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)
Fita Meus Olhos
Cartola Lyrics
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Vê como eles falam
Vê como reparam o seu proceder
Não é preciso dizer deve compreender
Até mesmo notar só no meu olhar
Não abuses por eu te convessar
Que nascestes só para eu te amar
Gosto tanto tanto de você
Ainda há de chegar o dia
Que eu hei de ter tanta alegria
Quando você souber compreender
Num olhar o que eu quero dizer
The lyrics of Cartola's song Fita Meus Olhos are a plea from the singer to the subject of the song to pay attention and see through the eyes of the singer. The singer asks the subject of the song to observe how the singer's eyes speak and how they notice the actions and behaviors of the subject. The singer communicates that it is not necessary to say anything, but the subject must understand what the singer is trying to convey through their glances. The singer also reveals their love for the subject and how much they like them. The singer implies that their eyes reveal what they cannot express with words. Moreover, the singer describes the hope that one day, the subject will understand the hidden meaning conveyed by the singer's looks.
The song appears to be about unrequited love or the challenges of communicating emotions to a loved one non-verbally. The lyrics capture the pain and longing of someone who loves deeply but is unable to express their feelings explicitly. The plea to "fita meus olhos" highlights the importance of non-verbal communication, particularly the use of eye contact, to connect with someone emotionally. The lyrics are open to interpretation and can be interpreted in various ways, depending on the listener's experiences and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Fita os meus olhos
Pay attention to my eyes
Vê como eles falam
See how they speak
Vê como reparam o seu proceder
See how they notice your behavior
Não é preciso dizer deve compreender
You don't need to be told, you should understand
Até mesmo notar só no meu olhar
Even just by noticing my gaze
Não abuses por eu te confessar
Don't take advantage of my confession
Que nascestes só para eu te amar
That you were born solely for me to love
Gosto tanto tanto de você
I like you so much, so much
Que os meus olhos falam o que não vê
That my eyes speak what isn't seen
Ainda há de chegar o dia
There will come a day
Que eu hei de ter tanta alegria
That I will have so much joy
Quando você souber compreender
When you know how to understand
Num olhar o que eu quero dizer
In a single look, what I want to say
Contributed by Sydney E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.