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)

I´ve Got You Under My Skin
Bob Tostes Lyrics

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I've got you under my skin.
I've got you deep in the heart of me.
So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
I've got you under my skin.
I'd tried so not to give in.
I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well
I've got you under my skin?

I'd sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night
And repeats, repeats in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
But each time that I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop before I begin
Cause I've got you under my skin.

I would sacrifice anything come what might
For the sake of havin' you near
In spite of the warning voice that comes in the night
And repeats, how it yells in my ear,
Don't you know, you fool, ain't no chance to win
Why not use your mentality, get up, wake up to reality?
And each time I do just the thought of you
Makes me stop just before I begin

Cause I've got you under my skin.
And I like you under my skin.

Overall Meaning

The song "I've Got You Under My Skin" by Bob Tostes is a love song with lyrics that describe the singer's feelings for someone they are deeply in love with. The song begins with the singer saying that the person they love is so ingrained in their heart and soul that they are a part of them. Despite trying to resist their feelings, the singer knows that they can't fight the love they feel because it is too strong. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the person they love is "under their skin," meaning that they are deeply infatuated and obsessed with them.

The verses of the song talk about the sacrifices the singer is willing to make for the person they love. They are willing to do anything to have them near, even though they know it may not end well. The "warning voice" the singer refers to is likely their own internal voice of reason that is telling them to be cautious and think logically about the situation. However, the singer is unable to resist the pull of their emotions and continues to be drawn to the person they love, even when they know it may be a mistake.

Overall, "I've Got You Under My Skin" is a classic love song that describes the intense feelings of infatuation and obsession that come with falling deeply in love. The lyrics convey the idea that love can be both wonderful and dangerous, but ultimately it is worth the risk.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got you under my skin.
You are a fundamental part of me and I am deeply attached to you.

I've got you deep in the heart of me.
Your presence is felt in the deepest part of me and you are irreplaceable.

So deep in my heart that you're really a part of me.
You are not just a fleeting emotion, but a permanent fixture in my life.

I'd tried so not to give in.
I attempted to avoid this situation, but I am powerless to resist your allure.

I said to myself, this affair never will go so well.
I initially warned myself of the potential problems associated with this relationship.

But why should I try to resist when, baby, I know down well I've got you under my skin?
Despite the potential issues, my intense feelings of attraction for you compel me to pursue this relationship.

I'd sacrifice anything come what might for the sake of havin' you near.
I would give up anything to be close to you, no matter the cost.

In spite of a warnin' voice that comes in the night and repeats, repeats in my ear, Don't you know, you fool, you never can win?
Despite my own misgivings and the doubts of others, I am still determined to hold onto this relationship.

Use your mentality, wake up to reality.
I am aware of the foolishness of my actions, but I cannot help myself.

But each time that I do just the thought of you makes me stop before I begin.
I am aware of the potential negative consequences, but my emotions always overtake my rationality.

Cause I've got you under my skin.
My attachment to you is so strong that it consumes my thoughts and actions.

And I like you under my skin.
Despite the potential issues or negative consequences, I am still drawn to you and enjoy your presence in my life.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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