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.
Falta De Ar
Céu Lyrics
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Não tem nada a ver com você
A má qualidade do ar
Me faz compreender
Esse papo que gira aí
Que o mundo tem que crescer
Crescer até tocar a Lua
Mesmo que eu tenha criado
Um traje especial
Que me permita viagens
Em modo espacial
Ainda não voo
Foguete é osso
Pro ser humano
Viver é pouco
Isso me dá falta de ar
Não tem nada a ver com você
A má qualidade do ar
Me faz compreender
Esse papo que gira aí
Que o mundo tem que crescer
Crescer até tocar a Lua
Em Marte eu vou descer
Em Marte eu vou descer
Eu vou descer
Em Marte eu vou descer
Eu vou descer
Mesmo que eu tenha criado
Um traje especial
Que me permita viagens
Em modo espacial
Isso me dá falta de ar
Não tem nada a ver com você
A má qualidade do ar
Me faz compreender
Esse papo que gira aí
Que o mundo tem que crescer
Crescer até tocar a Lua
Em Marte eu vou descer
Mesmo que eu tenha criado
Um traje especial
Que me permita viagens
Em modo espacial
Ainda não voo
Foguete é osso
Pro ser humano
Viver é pouco
The lyrics of Céu's song Falta De Ar express the singer's concern about environmental issues, particularly air pollution. She reveals that the poor air quality makes her feel suffocated, which is not related to any personal issue. She then criticizes the popular idea that the world must keep growing and developing, even to the point of touching the moon. Céu pictures herself landing on Mars with her special spacesuit, yet she realizes that she has not yet achieved true freedom and transcendence because she is bound by the limitations of human living. She concludes that for humans, living is not enough, and even with her innovative technology, she still feels a lack of air to breathe.
The song's meaning is a reflection of the current global situation, as the air has become more polluted and environmental problems have grown more severe. It conveys the idea that humans must look beyond physical limitations and strive for true liberation, not only through technological advancements but also by addressing the root causes of environmental destruction. Céu's poignant lyrics and soulful vocals create an emotional resonance, reminding listeners that we must awaken our consciences and act responsibly to preserve the planet for future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Isso me dá falta de ar
This situation makes me feel suffocated
Não tem nada a ver com você
It has nothing to do with you
A má qualidade do ar
The poor air quality
Me faz compreender
Makes me understand
Esse papo que gira aí
This argument that circulates
Que o mundo tem que crescer
That the world has to grow
Crescer até tocar a Lua
Grow until we touch the moon
Em Marte eu vou descer
I'll descend on Mars
Mesmo que eu tenha criado
Even if I created
Um traje especial
A special suit
Que me permita viagens
That allows me to travel
Em modo espacial
In space mode
Ainda não voo
I still can't fly
Foguete é osso
Rocket science is tough
Pro ser humano
For human beings
Viver é pouco
Living is not enough
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Guilherme Amabis
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