Her most popular album is the live recording Acústico ("Acoustic") that she did for MTV Brasil. Her best-known hit songs are her cover of "Malandragem", originally written by Cazuza, and "Segundo Sol". Eller is known for her fusion of MPB with rock as well as for her deep husky singing voice.
She is also notable as one of Brazil's most prominent lesbian artists. Her sexuality, along with her musical style, has caused some to draw comparisons with Ani DiFranco, the Indigo Girls as well as Melissa Etheridge.
Eller died on December 29, 2001 after being rushed to hospital in Rio de Janeiro by her partner. She was admitted in a delirious and incoherent state during which she suffered a series of heart attacks; a police investigation concluded that these were due to a heart condition rather than to drug use. She was 39 years old. She left a young son behind whose custody was assumed by her partner.
Eller still has a devoted following in Brazil, and her popularity has continued to grow. Her music continues to be played daily on various Brazilian radio stations and her CDs are still prominently for sale in stores.
Admiravel Gado Novo
Cássia Eller Lyrics
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projetos do futuro
É duro tanto ter que caminhar e dar muito mais do que
receber
E ter que demonstrar sua coragem à margem do que possa
parecer
E ver que toda essa engrenagem já sente a ferrugem lhe
Ê, ô ô, vida de gado, povo marcado, ê, povo feliz
Lá fora faz um tempo confortável, a vigilância cuida
do normal
Os automóveis ouvem a notícia, os homens a publicam no
jornal
E correm através da madrugada a única velhice que
chegou
Demoram-se na beira da estrada e passam a contar o que
sobrou
Ê, ô ô, vida de gado, povo marcado, ê, povo feliz
O povo foge da ignorância apesar de viver tão perto
dela
E sonham com melhores tempos idos, contemplam essa
vida numa cela
Esperam nova possibilidade de verem esse mundo se
acabar
A arca de Noé, o dirigível, não voam nem se pode
flutuar
The song Admirável Gado Novo by Cássia Eller is a sharp criticism of the Brazilian society in the 80s, which reflected the country's political, economic and social problems. The lyrics address the masses who conform and accept their lives as they are, despite their ambitions and goals. The first verse expresses the struggle of walking towards the future, putting in more effort than what they receive. People are demanded to show courage and go against the norm, although they feel that the entire system is slowly rusting away. The chorus, which repeats several times, marks the frustration and sadness of a life that is just like being cattle, marked by the government, yet still happy.
The second verse of the song paints a very different picture of the outside world, where there is a comfortable climate and constant surveillance to ensure the status quo. While the cars hear the news and men publish it on newspapers, the people only age and count what's left of their lives on the side of the road. They all seem to accept that this is the way it is, and continue living within the parameters that society has set them. The third verse is a lament for the ignorance of those still trapped within this life, despite knowing there must be more to it. The people dream of a better life, but are held in a type of prison, unable to achieve their full potential. There is a hope for something better to come, but it has not arrived yet. The song ends by expressing that neither the ark of Noah nor the dirigible can fly or float, suggesting that there may not be a better solution or escape from the current state of things.
Line by Line Meaning
Vocês que fazem parte dessa massa que passa nos projetos do futuro
You who are part of this mass passing through the projects of the future.
É duro tanto ter que caminhar e dar muito mais do que receber
It's hard to have to walk and give much more than receive.
E ter que demonstrar sua coragem à margem do que possa parecer
And have to demonstrate your courage on the sidelines of what may seem.
E ver que toda essa engrenagem já sente a ferrugem lhe comer
And see that all this machinery already feels the rust eating it.
Ê, ô ô, vida de gado, povo marcado, ê, povo feliz
Ê, ô ô, cattle life, marked people, ê, happy people.
Lá fora faz um tempo confortável, a vigilância cuida do normal
Out there is a comfortable weather, surveillance takes care of the normal.
Os automóveis ouvem a notícia, os homens a publicam no jornal
Cars hear the news, men publish it in the newspaper.
E correm através da madrugada a única velhice que chegou
And they run through the dawn the only old age that has come.
Demoram-se na beira da estrada e passam a contar o que sobrou
They linger on the roadside and start telling what's left.
O povo foge da ignorância apesar de viver tão perto dela
People flee from ignorance despite living so close to it.
E sonham com melhores tempos idos, contemplam essa vida numa cela
And dream of better times gone by, contemplate this life in a cell.
Esperam nova possibilidade de verem esse mundo se acabar
They hope for a new possibility to see this world come to an end.
A arca de Noé, o dirigível, não voam nem se pode flutuar
Noah's Ark, the dirigible, don't fly nor can they float.
Contributed by Madison Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gabriela de Oliveira Silva
Tudo fica lindo na voz dessa mulher!!! Apenas apaixonada, sou fã da Cássia Eller desde os dez anos de idade, e até hoje me surpreendo com o talento dela! Melhor cantora do Brasil. Cássia Eller não morreu!!!
Jamisson Soares
Concordo plenamente
Derick Isôo
É mas do jeito que vc disse deu impressão que vc disse que a música é um lixo. Essa música é um classico um patrimônio brasileiro. Tão boa que na garganta de qualquer um fica bom, talvez até na sua.
Brunno Wolf
Totalmente de acordo!!!!!
nando novais
Eterna " garotinha " que só pediu a Deus um pouco de " malandragem". Eterna Cássia Eller.😍🎧
Aidil Dantas
Deus deu um pouco de malandragem e ela subestimou os perigos do próprio arbítrio.cantora maravilhosa que poderia
Rosival Monteiro Silva
Linda msg, exatamente o que penso.
andrea tognon
Essa versão é foda, os arrangios a voz, arrepiante!
Marcelo Barreto 🇺🇦
A letra desta canção, por sinal muito atemporal, é um.retrato do nosso mundo, onde as pessoas literalmente levam uma vida de gado, como bois mansos rumo ao matadouro, sem ter ideia da tirania que assola o planeta, o risco de um governo mundial, que subjugue a todos. Uma escravidão da qual as pessoas não querem se libertar.
Eva Cottier
Ahora más que nunca es tan acertada ésta cancion