Cara A Cara
Caetano Veloso Lyrics


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Nas suas andanças
Danças, danças, danças, danças, danças
Na multidão
Veja se de vez em quando encontra
Contra, contra, contra
Os pedaços do meu coração

Tira essa máscara
Cara a cara, cara a cara, cara a cara
Quero ver você
No trio elétrico rico
Rico, rico, rico, rico, rico
Deseendoidecer de alegria
Ria, ria, ria, ria
Que a luz se irradia




Dia, dia, dia, dia
Dia de sol na Bahia

Overall Meaning

The song Cara A Cara by Caetano Veloso is a beautiful expression of love and longing. The lyrics speak of a lover who is searching for their beloved amidst the crowded dance floor. The singer implores their lover to take off their mask so that they can come face to face and reconnect. The lyrics capture the emotions of a person who is struggling to cope with the pain of separation.


The repetition of the word "danças" creates the sense of a rhythm and emphasizes the obsessive nature of the singer's search. The use of the word "contra" which means against, suggests that the singer is actively fighting against the pain of separation. Finally, when the singer implores their lover to take off their mask, it is a plea for openness and honesty.


The chorus is an explosion of joy, and it expresses the singer's desire to see their partner in their element, amidst the lights and excitement of a trio elétrico. The use of the word "rico" or rich, emphasizes the abundance of love and happiness that they want to share. The repetition of "ria" (laugh), and "dia" (day) further reinforces the idea of eternal happiness. And finally, the last line of the chorus, "Dia de sol na Bahia" (A sunny day in Bahia) is a metaphor for the warmth and love that the singer wants to share with their lover.


Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love, longing, and the pain of separation. It captures the joy and excitement of being reunited with a loved one while at the same time expressing the desire for honesty and openness in the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Nas suas andanças
During your wanderings


Danças, danças, danças, danças, danças
Dances, dances, dances, dances, dances


Na multidão
In the crowd


Veja se de vez em quando encontra
See if once in a while you find


Contra, contra, contra
Against, against, against


Os pedaços do meu coração
The pieces of my heart


Tira essa máscara
Take off that mask


Cara a cara, cara a cara, cara a cara
Face to face, face to face, face to face


Quero ver você
I want to see you


No trio elétrico rico
On the rich electric trio


Rico, rico, rico, rico, rico
Rich, rich, rich, rich, rich


Deseendoidecer de alegria
Going crazy with joy


Ria, ria, ria, ria
Laugh, laugh, laugh, laugh


Que a luz se irradia
That the light radiates


Dia, dia, dia, dia
Day, day, day, day


Dia de sol na Bahia
Sunny day in Bahia




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