Bob Tostes is a singer, composer and producer of Rádio Guarani FM, Belo Hor… Read Full Bio ↴Bob Tostes is a singer, composer and producer of Rádio Guarani FM, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. In 1969 he was the leader of a local group of the Musicanossa movement, which was set up in Rio de Janeiro by composer Roberto Menescal. In the same year he was a final contestant of the local phase of the IV Festival Internacional da Canção (IV International Music Festival), with the tunes "Caminhada" (in partnership with Roberto Guimarães) and "Noite mais linda" (in partnership with Bebeth Farah). In the 70s he directed and produced FEC - Festival Estudantil da Canção (Students’ Music Festival) which counted with the participation of the novices Lô Borges, Beto Guedes, Flávio Venturini, Toninho Horta, Túlio Mourão, Tavinho Moura and Ivan Lins. The festival unveiled the song Clube da Esquina. Bob Tostes graduated in Law from UFMG - the local state-owned university in 1971 and registered for the Communication Course at [Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais]. In the 70s he composed soundtracks for children plays put up by the ”Teatro de Equipe” including "O Cavalinho Azul" by Maria Clara Machado and "Casaco Encantado", which was directed by Priscila Freire. He also wrote for musical columns in newspapers, Diário da Tarde and Diário do Comércio in 1960, 1970 and 1980. In the 90s he published essays in the "Pensar" section of the major newspaper Estado de Minas.

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 irresponsible
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

Rainbows, I'm inclined to pursue
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

Overall Meaning

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