Bob Tostes was a producer of Rádio Inconfidência FM in the opening of "Brasileiríssima" program in 1979 e 1980. He returned to the broadcasting company in 1996 for the production of daily shows about cinema and Música Popular Brasileira, place where he remained up to 1998. In 1999 he went on to work for Rádio Guarani FM to participate in the program improvement and in special productions. Ever since 1996 he has conducted the children’s choir of Escola Santo Tomás de Aquino in Belo Horizonte.
He has sung along in shows with Suzana Tostes, Juarez Moreira, Renato Motha, Patrícia Lobato, Délio Cardoso, Marilton Borges, Roberto Menescal, Antonio Adolfo, Nara Leão, Célio Balona, Jane Duboc, Talita Babl, Patty Asher, Titi Walter, Roberto Guimarães,Pacífico Mascarenhas, Christiano Caldas, Pingo Ballona, Milton Ramos and Cléber Alves, among others.
In 2002 he released the CD "Sessão Dupla - Novas Bossas" with Suzana Tostes featuring special guests. In 2006 he was invited by Roberto Menescal to record the CD "Sinatra in Bossa" to be released on the Japanese market.
DISCOGRAPHY
* 2007:"Sinatra in bossa/Call me irresponsible" -- Bob Tostes with Roberto Menescal (Japan: LD&K)
* 2006:"Sinatra in bossa/Call me irresponsible" -Bob Tostes with Roberto Menescal (Albatroz/Brazil)
* 2003:"Sambacana: volume 3", re-release (Japan: EMI)
* 2003:"Sessão dupla: Novas bossas", with Suzana Tostes (Portugal)
* 2002:"Sessão dupla: Novas bossas", with Suzana Tostes, Renato Motha, Roberto Menescal, Juarez Moreira and Jane Duboc. (São Paulo: Dabliú)
* 1980:"Aleluia, Bossa Nova" recorded live at "Baubles" in 1978 and featuring special guests- Rio de Janeiro/Label: Imagem/ Independent)
* 1976:"Sambacana: volume 4", with Suzana Tostes, Wagner Tiso, Nivaldo Ornelas and Toninho Horta performing songs by Pacífico Mascarenhas (Rio de Janeiro: Tapecar)
Call Me Irresponsible
Bob Tostes Lyrics
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Call me unreliable
Throw in undependable, too
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Well, I'm not too clever, I
I just adore you
So, call me unpredictable
Tell me I'm impractical
Call me irresponsible
Yes, I'm unreliable
But it's undeniably true
That I'm irresponsibly mad for you
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Girl, I'm not too clever, I
I just adore you
Call me unpredictable
Tell me that I'm so impractical
Rainbows, I'm inclined to pursue
Go ahead, call me irresponsible
Yes, I'm unreliable
But it's undeniably true
I'm irresponsibly mad for you
You know it's true
Oh, baby, it's true
The lyrics to Bob Tostes's song "Call Me Irresponsible" convey a sense of self-awareness and vulnerability in a romantic relationship. The singer, who admits to being irresponsible, unreliable, and undependable, questions whether their excuses and foolish behavior bore their partner. Despite their flaws, the singer declares their deep affection for their partner, expressing that they adore them and are madly in love.
The repeated refrain of "call me unpredictable" suggests that the singer's actions and behavior may be hard to predict or understand, but they acknowledge this quality and embrace it as part of themselves. The line "tell me I'm so impractical" implies that the singer may make decisions that are not always logical or sensible, but they do so because they are inclined to follow their desires, symbolized by the pursuit of rainbows.
Overall, the lyrics capture the complex emotions and contradictions of being in love. Despite their shortcomings and perceived unreliability, the singer deeply cares for their partner and is willing to embrace their unpredictable nature for the sake of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me irresponsible
Label me as someone who does not take responsibility seriously
Call me unreliable
Refer to me as someone who cannot be relied upon
Throw in undependable, too
Add the notion of being untrustworthy as well
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Are you tired of hearing my silly excuses?
Well, I'm not too clever, I
Honestly, I'm not very smart
I just adore you
But I have great affection for you
So, call me unpredictable
Therefore, perceive me as someone who is hard to predict
Tell me I'm impractical
Inform me that my actions lack practicality
Rainbows, I'm inclined to pursue
I have a natural inclination to chase after colorful and optimistic things
Call me irresponsible
Label me as someone who does not take responsibility seriously
Yes, I'm unreliable
Indeed, I cannot be relied upon
But it's undeniably true
However, it is unquestionably true
That I'm irresponsibly mad for you
That I am madly and recklessly in love with you
Do my foolish alibis bore you?
Are you tired of hearing my silly excuses?
Girl, I'm not too clever, I
My dear, I must admit that I lack intelligence
I just adore you
But my adoration for you is profound
Call me unpredictable
Think of me as someone who is hard to predict
Tell me that I'm so impractical
Inform me that I lack practicality
Rainbows, I'm inclined to pursue
I have a natural inclination to chase after colorful and optimistic things
Go ahead, call me irresponsible
Feel free to categorize me as someone who does not take responsibility seriously
Yes, I'm unreliable
Indeed, I cannot be relied upon
But it's undeniably true
However, it is unquestionably true
I'm irresponsibly mad for you
I am madly and recklessly in love with you
You know it's true
You are aware that this is a fact
Oh, baby, it's true
Oh, my darling, it is indeed true
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen
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