Camané is widely accepted as one of the most impressive and representative … Read Full Bio ↴Camané is widely accepted as one of the most impressive and representative male voices of the new generation of Fado male singers. "The greatest fadista since Amália Rodrigues and Maria da Fé," is how British biographer David Bret, an expert of the medium, describes him.

He started gaining recognition in Portugal in 1979 after winning the "Grande Noite do Fado" (Great Fado Night). After this first step, the true "alfacinha" (inhabitant of Lisbon) consistently worked his way up with well accepted records and great shows at places ranging from small "Casas de Fado" (Fado clubs) in Lisbon as well as sold out audiences throughout Europe in some of the most prestigious festivals and venues. Camane was formerly married to another great fadista, Aldina Duarte.

He has released five albums: "Uma Noite de Fados" (1995), "Na Linha da Vida" (1998) marking the beginning of three records produced by José Mário Branco, "Esta Coisa da Alma" (2000), "Pelo Dia Dentro" (2001) and "Como sempre... Como dantes" (live in 2003). These have been released in several european and asian countries. He has been distinguished with several awards for his voice and talent.

Por um Acaso
Camané Lyrics

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Entendi que era verdade
Toda aquela claridade
A entrar pela janela
Vi teus olhos a brilhar
Duma cor que vem do mar
E de todas a mais bela

Foi o encanto desse olhar
Que me fez acreditar
Na repentina verdade
Corri para porta da rua
E a vontade nua e crua
Era agora realidade

Eu por ti então tirei
As cortinas que fechei
Noutro tempo que vivi
Entre crenças nublosas
Tuas súplicas teimosas
Me juntaram mais a ti

Lembro esse dia distante
Em que só por um instante
Esqueci a cortina aberta
Afinal um esquecimento

Revelou num só momento
Toda a luz da descoberta

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Por um Acaso" by Camané tell a story of a sudden realization of love. The singer describes seeing the light shining through the window and noticing the beautiful color of their lover's eyes. It was the enchanting look in their lover's eyes that made them believe in the sudden truth of their feelings. They hurriedly opened the door to reveal that their desire was now a reality. The singer then goes on to explain how they opened the curtains that they had closed in another time and allowed themselves to be drawn to their lover's stubborn pleas.

The day is distant, but the memory remains fresh as the singer remembers the moment when they forgot to close the curtains, revealing the truth of their passion. The song is an ode to the beauty and joy that comes with following one's heart, even if it was something that was unexpected or unplanned. The gentle notes of the guitar enhance the emotions behind the lyrics, causing the listener to feel the passion that Camané is singing about.

Line by Line Meaning

Entendi que era verdade
I realized that it was true

Toda aquela claridade
All that brightness

A entrar pela janela
Coming through the window

Vi teus olhos a brilhar
I saw your eyes shining

Duma cor que vem do mar
With a color that comes from the sea

E de todas a mais bela
And of all the colors, the most beautiful

Foi o encanto desse olhar
It was the enchantment of that gaze

Que me fez acreditar
That made me believe

Na repentina verdade
In the sudden truth

Corri para porta da rua
I ran to the door

E a vontade nua e crua
And the naked and raw desire