This new generation of musicians, producers, and admirers of the samba and the chorinho brought back the taste of the Brazilian people to the rhythms. New monothematic groups and, inspired on the work of genius composers, started to present set lists that were already part of our subconscious, with new arrangements and production. Rio`s neighborhood, Lapa, a meeting place for bohemians within the first half of the twentieth century, was once again the place to be if one was looking for cold beers and long nights to the quality sound of songs by Cartola, Jacob do Bandolim, Chico Buarque, Nelson Cavaquinho, Ataulfo Alves, Ary Barroso, Zé Keti, Waldir Azevedo, Nei Lopes, and so many other creators, ancient, and modern artists.
Leading these group of “bambas”, Casuarina performed (and keeps performing) many important venues, not only on the neighborhood, but throughout Rio, like Ballroom, Carioca da Gema, Rio Scenarium, Fundição Progresso, Dama da Noite, and Circo Voador, disregarding great events like, projeto Roda de Samba and the 2003 and 2004 Carnavais, at Lapa – both promoted by the state of Rio – and also the 2004 edition of Samba no Trem, uniting the best there is on the genre to celebrate the Dia Nacional do Samba (national day of samba in Brazil), December 2nd. During their live performances, Casuarina already had very special guests like Arlindo Cruz, Wilson Moreira, Lenine, Walter Alfaiate, Noca da Portela, Délcio Carvalho, Luis Carlos da Vila, Marquinhos de Oswaldo Cruz, and not to mention the bateria da Portela and Imperatriz Leopoldinense.
Swing de campo grande
Casuarina Lyrics
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Meu coração é igual
Minha carne é de carnaval
Meu coração é igual
Minha carne é de carnaval
Meu coração é igual
Aqueles que tem uma seta
Por isso onde quer
que eu ande qualquer pedaço eu faço
Um campo grande
Um campo grande
Um campo grande ê
Um campo grande epa!
Refrão
Eu não marco touca
Eu viro touca, eu viro moita
Eu não marco touca
Eu viro touca, eu moita
Eu não marco touca
Eu viro touca, eu viro moita
Eu não marco touca
Eu viro touca, eu viro moita
The song "Swing de Campo Grande" by Casuarina is a joyful celebration of the author's connection to Rio de Janeiro's carnival culture. The repeated lyrics "Minha carne é de carnaval / Meu coração é igual" ("My flesh is of carnival / My heart is the same") express this deep-rooted connection to the carioca (a resident of Rio de Janeiro), which goes beyond the surface-level of just participating in the annual carnival celebrations.
The song also references the neighbourhood of Campo Grande, which is located in the western region of Rio. The line "Por isso onde quer que eu ande qualquer pedaço eu faço / Um Campo Grande" ("So wherever I go, I make a Campo Grande out of any place") connects the author's love for carnival culture to this specific neighbourhood. Campo Grande is known for its vibrant samba schools and is considered one of the birthplaces of the samba in Rio. The chorus, "Um campo grande / Um campo grande / Um campo grande ê / Um campo grande epa!" is an expression of joy and enthusiasm that is characteristic of samba and carnival culture.
The refrain "Eu não marco touca / Eu viro touca, eu viro moita" ("I don't play it safe / I change things up, I blend in") highlights the author's rejection of conformity and love for embracing the unexpected. This line embodies the carnival spirit of spontaneity and fun, where anything can happen, and everyone is welcome to participate.
Overall, "Swing de Campo Grande" is a declaration of love for Rio's rich carnival and samba culture, with a message of inclusivity, spontaneity and celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Minha carne é de carnaval
My flesh is of carnival
Meu coração é igual
My heart is the same
Minha carne é de carnaval
My flesh is of carnival
Meu coração é igual
My heart is the same
Minha carne é de carnaval
My flesh is of carnival
Meu coração é igual
My heart is the same
Aqueles que tem uma seta e quatro letras de amor
Those who have an arrow and four letters of love
Por isso onde quer que eu ande qualquer pedaço eu faço
So wherever I go, any place I make
Um campo grande
A big field
Um campo grande
A big field
Um campo grande ê
A big field, hey
Um campo grande epa!
A big field, whoop!
Refrão
Chorus
Eu não marco touca
I don’t mark hoods
Eu viro touca, eu viro moita
I turn hoods, I turn bushes
Eu não marco touca
I don’t mark hoods
Eu viro touca, eu moita
I turn hoods, I bushes
Eu não marco touca
I don’t mark hoods
Eu viro touca, eu viro moita
I turn hoods, I turn bushes
Eu não marco touca
I don’t mark hoods
Eu viro touca, eu viro moita
I turn hoods, I turn bushes
Contributed by Audrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Antonio Meneses Medina
Si algún día viajo a Brasil,me gustaría ir a un concierto de casuarina.
Soy de Perú 🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪,me gusta mucho este grupo
Leonardo Lovato
Essa banda é linda, acalmam a alma... ❤
Maria Celeste
Linda...linda...canção nossa de cada Dia!!
Zenaide Rocha
Eu adorei ... Eu não marco toca,eu viro toca eu viro moita...
Ellen Felix
Maravilhosooooooooooo
Tiago Ambrizzi
Essa música é espetacular. Salve Novos Baianos
Patrick Selden
☝️😎
wretepstube
I like to know if the complete concert is on youtube? I once have seen it - few years ago - but after that it seems to have disapeared. Who has a link for me please cause in Europe (Netherlands) it is nowhere to be found ...
Alberto Nogueira
Não sei, tem o link do canal Casuarina
Alberto Nogueira
.https://www.youtube.com/user/casuarin...