He continues to compose, record, and perform today. In 1997, Lyra opened the show 40 Years of Bossa Nova in Tokyo (Japan), together with Roberto Menescal, Leila Pinheiro, and Astrud Gilberto.
Lyra's most famous compositions include "Coisa Mais Linda", "Você e Eu", "Maria Ninguém" (once claimed by Brigitte Bardot to be her favorite song), and "Influência do Jazz".
Aruanda
Carlos Lyra Lyrics
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Vem, vem, vem de Luanda
Deixa tudo que é triste
Vai, vai, vai pra Aruanda
Lá não tem, mais tristeza
Vai que tudo é beleza
Ouve essa voz que te chama
The lyrics of the song Aruanda by Carlos Lyra convey a message of hope and escapism, urging the listener to leave behind their troubles and sorrows and seek refuge in the enchanting paradise of Aruanda. The repetition of the phrases "vai, vai, vai" and "vem, vem, vem" creates a sense of urgency, encouraging the listener to embark on this journey immediately. The two places mentioned in the song, Aruanda and Luanda, add to the mystique and symbolism of the lyrics. Aruanda is a mythical place in Brazilian folklore, believed to be a haven for spirits and a place of spiritual healing. Luanda, on the other hand, is the capital city of Angola and represents the starting point of this journey towards Aruanda.
As the lyrics state, in Aruanda, there is no more sadness, only beauty. It is a place where one can escape the troubles of the world and find peace. The repetition of the phrase "ouve essa voz que te chama" (listen to the voice that calls you) adds to the mystical and otherworldly nature of the song. The lyrics suggest that there is a higher power calling the listener to Aruanda and that by following this call, they will find the peace and happiness that they seek.
Line by Line Meaning
Vai, vai, vai pra Aruanda
Go, go, go to Aruanda
Vem, vem, vem de Luanda
Come, come, come from Luanda
Deixa tudo que é triste
Leave everything that is sad
Vai, vai, vai pra Aruanda
Go, go, go to Aruanda
Lá não tem, mais tristeza
There is no more sadness there
Vai que tudo é beleza
Go as everything is beautiful
Ouve essa voz que te chama
Hear this voice calling you
Vai, vai, vai
Go, go, go
Contributed by Molly F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.