The two performed on several of each others' well-known songs, some of which were released in 2012 by Nonesuch Records on the album "Live at Carnegie Hall".
Coração Vagabundo
Caetano Veloso; David Byrne Lyrics
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De ter esperança
De um día ser tudo o que quer
Meu coração de criança
Não é só a lembrança
De um vulto feliz de mulher
Que passou por meu sonho sem dizer adeus
Meu coração vagabundo
Quer guardar o mundo em mim
The lyrics of Caetano Veloso and David Byrne's song "Coração Vagabundo" speak to the human desire for hope and the pursuit of fulfilling one's dreams. The song's title, "vagabundo," can be translated to "vagabond" or "wanderer," which reflects the uncertainty and restlessness of the heart at the center of the song. Veloso's opening line, "meu coração não se cansa de ter esperança," conveys an unrelenting optimism that, despite being faced with setbacks and obstacles, the heart continues to believe in the possibility of achieving what it desires.
The song goes on to make reference to the innocence of childhood, and how our past experiences with love and loss can shape our perspective. The line, "meu coração de criança não é só a lembrança," suggests that our childlike hearts don't merely exist as a memory, but rather that this sense of wonder and possibility can continue to drive us forward as we grow older. Ultimately, the lyrics express a longing to embrace the world and hold onto the hope and dreams that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Meu coração não se cansa
My heart never tires
De ter esperança
Of having hope
De um día ser tudo o que quer
Of one day being everything it wants to be
Meu coração de criança
My childlike heart
Não é só a lembrança
Is not just a memory
De um vulto feliz de mulher
Of a happy silhouette of a woman
Que passou por meu sonho sem dizer adeus
That passed through my dream without saying goodbye
E fez dos olhos meus um chorar mais sem fim
And made my eyes cry endlessly
Meu coração vagabundo
My vagabond heart
Quer guardar o mundo em mim
Wants to hold the world within itself
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