He was one of the samba composers and founders of the Estação Primeira de Mangueira, and has credit for both the name of the school and its colors: green and pink. Cartola composed, alone and alongside others, more than 500 songs.
"Cartola did not exist. He was a dream we had."
(Nelson Sargento)
Evite Meu Amor
Cartola Lyrics
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Recuse os braços meus
Evitarei os beijos seus
Culpado foi o destino
Se somos dois feridos
Pois preparou a trama
E entregou ao cupido
vem vem estais chorando
Feliz está seu coração
E peço-te perdão
Das vezes que errei
Este amor evitarei
The lyrics to Cartola's "Evite Meu Amor" speak of a failing relationship with one partner wanting to end things while the other may not be ready to let go. The first two lines, "Avoid my love, refuse my arms," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer in the song is willing to avoid the other's kisses, but blames it on fate for bringing them together in the first place. Both characters in the relationship are hurt by the situation, and the singer recognizes that fate is ultimately to blame.
Despite both parties being hurt, the other person seems to be happy, prompting the singer to apologize for their past wrongdoings. The love that once existed between the two will now be avoided, as the singer has made the decision to end the relationship. The message here is that sometimes, relationships don't work out, and it's okay to let things go and move on, even if it's painful.
Overall, "Evite Meu Amor" captures the feelings of heartbreak and the struggle to let go of someone you once cared for deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Evite Meu Amor
I urge you to avoid my love.
Recuse os braços meus
Please reject my embrace.
Evitarei os beijos seus
I'll steer clear of your lips.
Culpado foi o destino
It's fate's fault.
Se somos dois feridos
We are both wounded.
Pois preparou a trama
For arranging this difficult situation.
E entregou ao cupido
And left it in Cupid's hands.
vem vem estais chorando
You're crying, I see.
Por certo chorarei
I will surely shed tears.
Feliz está seu coração
You are happy.
E peço-te perdão
I ask for your forgiveness.
Das vezes que errei
For the times I messed up.
Este amor evitarei
I will avoid this love.
Contributed by Miles P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.