Menina Flor
Caterina Valente & Luiz Bonfá Lyrics
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Amor, primeiro amor
Eu despertar de uma canção
Que adormeceu no coração
E hoje veio o amor chegar
O amor cantar
Ouviu o amor falar
Olhe a criança, inspiração
Primeiro amor, menina flor
Ouviu o amor falar
Na voz do seu olhar
Olhe a criança, inspiração
Primeiro amor, menina flor
Olhe a criança, inspiração
Primeiro amor, menina flor
The lyrics to Menina Flor by Caterina Valente and Luiz Bonfá focus on the themes of love and youth. The title itself, "Menina Flor", translates to "Flower Girl" in English, which symbolizes both the beauty and fragility of youth. The first verse talks about how love has awakened a song within the heart that had been dormant for some time. With the arrival of love, this song is finally able to be sung.
The second verse refers to the idea of a child being an inspiration for love, which ties in with the theme of youth. The line "Olhe a criança, inspiração" translates to "Look at the child, inspiration." The child is seen as a symbol for first love, which is often pure and innocent. The repetition of the lines "Ouviu o amor falar, Na voz do seu olhar" which means "She heard love speak, In the sound of your voice" emphasizes the idea that love can be communicated not only through words, but also through non-verbal communication such as the gaze.
Overall, Menina Flor is a beautiful song that celebrates the power of love, particularly the pure and innocent love of youth. It reminds us of the importance of cherishing and embracing the beauty and fragility of life and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Mulher, menina flor
Addressing the woman as a delicate flower
Amor, primeiro amor
Acknowledging the significance of first love
Eu despertar de uma canção
Awakening to the melody of love
Que adormeceu no coração
A song that had fallen asleep in the heart
E hoje veio o amor chegar
And today love has come to me
O amor cantar
Singing the song of love
Ouviu o amor falar
Listening to love speak
Na voz do seu olhar
Through the sound of their gaze
Olhe a criança, inspiração
Looking at the child, the inspiration
Primeiro amor, menina flor
First love, delicate flower
Olhe a criança, inspiração
Looking at the child, the inspiration
Primeiro amor, menina flor
First love, delicate flower
Olhe a criança, inspiração
Looking at the child, the inspiration
Primeiro amor, menina flor
First love, delicate flower
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Antonio Fernandes de Queiroga
Linda versão desse clássico eterno da bossa nova...belo trabalho orquestral e o violão de Luiz Bonfá fazendo um grande trabalho na retaguarda. Obrigado, Antônio Bocaiúva.