By the age of fifteen she had decided to become a musician, and by her late teens she had studied music theory, as well as the violão (nylon-stringed Brazilian guitar). Her songs reveal her many influences, which include samba, valsa, choro, soul, rhythm and blues, hip hop, reggae, afrobeat, and electrojazz. In particular, she cites as influences the music of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Lauryn Hill, and Erykah Badu.
By her late teens Céu was performing onstage with major artists and exploring the repertoire of the marchinhas (turn-of-the-century carnival music). Soon after that she relocated temporarily to New York City, where she had a chance meeting with fellow Brazilian musician Antonio Pinto, who became her flatmate while he was going through some financial difficulties. She later learned that he was actually a distant cousin, and their relationship was renewed when he teamed up with lead producer Beto Villares, composer of the musical score for the film O Ano em que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias, to help her record her album.
Baby One More Time
Céu Lyrics
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Oh baby, baby
Oh baby, baby, how was I supposed to know
That something wasn't right here?
Oh baby, baby, I shouldn't have let you go
And now you're out of sight, yeah
Show me how you want it to be
My loneliness is killing me (and I)
I must confess I still believe (I still believe)
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign
Hit me, baby, one more time
Oh baby, baby
The reason I breathe is you
Boy, you got me blinded
Oh, pretty baby
There's nothing that I wouldn't do
It's not the way I planned it
Show me how you want it to be
Tell me, baby, 'cause I need to know now, oh because
My loneliness is killing me (and I)
And I must confess I still believe (I till believe)
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign
Hit me, baby, one more time
Oh baby, baby
Oh baby, baby
Oh baby, baby, how was I supposed to know?
Oh pretty baby, I shouldn't have let you go
And I must confess, that my loneliness is killing me now
Don't you know I still believe
That you will be here
And give me a sign
Hit me, baby, one more time
My loneliness is killing me
I must confess I still believe (I still believe)
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign
Hit me, baby, one more time
My loneliness is killing me
I must confess I still believe (I still believe)
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Give me a sign
Hit me, baby, one more time
The lyrics to Céu's interpretation of Britney Spears' hit song "Baby One More Time" delve into the themes of longing, regret, and the yearning for another chance at love. The repetition of "Oh baby, baby" at the beginning sets a wistful and nostalgic tone, emphasizing the emotional weight behind the words that follow.
The singer reflects on their past relationship and expresses regret for not realizing that something was amiss and for letting their partner go. The lyrics suggest a sense of heartbreak and a strong desire to make amends, to understand what went wrong, and to have another opportunity to make things right. The line "My loneliness is killing me" conveys the depth of the singer's emotional turmoil and the impact of their separation.
The chorus of the song highlights the emotional dependency on the partner, with the lines "The reason I breathe is you" and "When I'm not with you I lose my mind" underscoring the intensity of their feelings. The plea for a sign and to be hit "one more time" reflects a desire for reassurance, closure, and a chance to reconcile with the one they love.
The repeated references to loneliness, belief, and the yearning for another chance illustrate the singer's struggle to come to terms with the end of the relationship. The song captures the raw and vulnerable emotions of heartbreak and the longing for reconciliation, ultimately expressing a plea for a second chance at love and a hope that their partner will return.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, baby
Expressing longing and regret over a past relationship
Oh baby, baby, how was I supposed to know
Questioning the signs that were overlooked in the relationship
That something wasn't right here?
Realizing that there were problems in the relationship
Oh baby, baby, I shouldn't have let you go
Recognizing the mistake of ending the relationship
And now you're out of sight, yeah
Feeling the pain of losing the other person
Show me how you want it to be
Seeking understanding and communication in the relationship
Tell me, baby, 'cause I need to know now, oh because
Desiring clarity and honesty in the relationship
My loneliness is killing me (and I)
Admitting the emotional toll of being alone
I must confess I still believe (I still believe)
Holding onto hope for reconciliation
When I'm not with you I lose my mind
Struggling to cope without the other person
Give me a sign
Looking for a sign of hope or reconciliation
Hit me, baby, one more time
Wanting another chance to make things right
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Max
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