Born into a poor family in Maceió (capital of Alagoas, Northeast Brazil), Djavan formed the group Luz, Som, Dimensão (LSD - "Light, Sound, Dimension"), playing Beatles covers. In 1973 Djavan moved to Rio de Janeiro and started singing in local nightclubs. After competing in several festivals he gained attention and recorded the album A Voz, o Violão e a Arte de Djavan in 1976. The album included the song "Flor de Lis" which became one of his most memorable hits. Albums that followed included his other musical influence, African music, and additional hits followed like "Açaí", "Sina" and "Samurai", which featured Stevie Wonder's harmonica. His best known compositions are: "Meu Bem Querer", "Oceano", "Faltando um Pedaço", "Esquinas", "Seduzir", "Pétala", "Lilás", "A Ilha", "Fato Consumado", "Álibi", "Azul" and "Serrado".
His songs have been recorded by Al Jarreau, Carmen McRae, The Manhattan Transfer, and, in Brazil by Gal Costa, Dori Caymmi, Nana Caymmi, Lenine, João Bosco, Chico Buarque, Daniela Mercury, Ney Matogrosso, Dominguinhos, Caetano Veloso, Maria Bethânia, Johnny Alf, and other artists. The 1988 Epic Records single, "Stephen's Kingdom", featured a guest appearance from Stevie Wonder.
In 1999, his live concert double-volume album, Ao Vivo, has sold 1.2 million copies and the song, "Acelerou" became the Best Brazilian song of the year at 2000 Latin Grammy Awards.
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Serrado
Djavan Lyrics
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Eu vou voltar pro meu serrado
Por ali ficou quem temperou o meu amor
E semeou em mim essa incrível saudade
Se é por vontade de Deus
Valei, valei
Se o senhor me for louvado
Por ali ficou quem temperou o meu amor
E semeou em mim essa incrível saudade
Se é por vontade de Deus
Valei, valei
Se pedir a Deus pelo meu prazer
Não for pecado
Vou rezar pra quando eu voltar a rever
Todas as brincadeiras do passado
Cortejar meu serrado
Em dia, feriado
Viva o cordão azul e encarnado
Eu sei, serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
Serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
Serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar
Se o senhor me for louvado
Eu vou voltar pro meu serrado
Por ali ficou quem temperou o meu amor
E semeou em mim essa incrível saudade
Se é por vontade de Deus
Valei, valei
Se o senhor me for louvado
Eu vou voltar pro meu serrado
Por ali ficou quem temperou o meu amor
E semeou em mim essa incrível saudade
Se é por vontade de Deus
Valei, valei
Se pedir a Deus pelo meu prazer
Não for pecado
Vou rezar pra quando eu voltar a rever
Todas as brincadeiras do passado
Cortejar meu serrado
Em dia, feriado
Viva o cordão azul e encarnado
Eu sei, serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
Serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
Serei feliz, feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
Serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar
João Castilho, na guitarra
The song "Serrado" by Djavan is a tribute to the northeastern region of Brazil, where the singer was born. The lyrics speak of the longing and nostalgia the singer feels for his hometown, his roots, and the people he left behind. The phrase "Se o senhor me for louvado / Eu vou voltar pro meu serrado" translates to "If the Lord wills it, I will return to my hometown." Djavan sings about the love he left behind, a love that was cultivated and grown in the land where he was raised. He is certain that he will find happiness again when he returns to his "serrado".
The song is infused with imagery and traditions that are specific to the northeastern region of Brazil. The "cordão azul e encarnado" that Djavan mentions refers to the traditional carnival groups that dress in blue and red and sing and dance through the streets during the carnival season. He sings about wanting to "cortejar meu serrado" which means to court or woo his hometown. He wants to be there on both ordinary days and holidays and relive the memories and joys of his childhood.
Overall, "Serrado" is a nostalgic and emotional tribute to the singer's hometown and the people he left behind. The lyrics speak of longing, love, and the hope for happiness in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Se o senhor me for louvado
If the lord praises me
Eu vou voltar pro meu serrado
I will return to my rural home
Por ali ficou quem temperou o meu amor
My love was seasoned there
E semeou em mim essa incrível saudade
And planted in me this incredible longing
Se é por vontade de Deus
If it's God's will
Valei, valei
So be it, so be it
Se pedir a Deus pelo meu prazer
If asking God for my pleasure
Não for pecado
Is not a sin
Vou rezar pra quando eu voltar a rever
I'll pray to see again
Todas as brincadeiras do passado
All the past fun and games
Cortejar meu serrado
Court my countryside
Em dia, feriado
On weekdays or holidays
Viva o cordão azul e encarnado
Long live the blue and red banner
Eu sei, serei feliz de novo
I know, I will be happy again
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
My people, let me cry with you
Serei feliz, feliz de novo
I will be happy again, happy
Serei feliz de novo
I will be happy again
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
My people, let me cry with you
Serei feliz de novo
I will be happy again
João Castilho, na guitarra
João Castilho on guitar
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Djavan Caetano Viana
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Beca
Se o Senhor me for louvado
Eu vou voltar pro meu serrado
Por ali ficou quem temperou
O meu amor e semeou em mim
Essa incrível saudade
Se é por vontade de Deus
Valei, valei
Se pedir a Deus pelo meu prazer
Não for pecado, vou rezar
Pra quando eu voltar a rever
Todas as brincadeiras do passado
Cortejar meu serrado
Em dia, feriado
Viva o cordão azul e encarnado
Eu sei, serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
Serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
Serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar
Ozonespec
If you are praised
I'm going back to my sawdust.
That's where I tempered my love.
And sowed in me this incredible longing
If it is by God's will
Okay okay
If you are praised
I'm going back to my sawdust.
That's where I tempered my love.
And sowed in me this incredible longing
If it is by God's will
Okay okay
If you ask God for my pleasure
Do not be sin
I'll pray when I come back to review
All the pranks of the past
Wrecking my sawing
In day, holiday
Long live the blue and red cord
I know, I'll be happy again.
My people, let me cry with you.
I'll be happy again
My people, let me cry with you.
I'll be happy again
My people, let me cry
If you are praised
I'm going back to my sawdust.
That's where I tempered my love.
And sowed in me this incredible longing
If it is by God's will
Okay okay
If you are praised
I'm going back to my sawdust.
That's where I tempered my love.
And sowed in me this incredible longing
If it is by God's will
Okay okay
If you ask God for my pleasure
Do not be sin
I'll pray when I come back to review
All the pranks of the past
Wrecking my sawing
In day, holiday
Long live the blue and red cord
I know, I'll be happy again.
My people, let me cry with you.
I'll be happy again
My people, let me cry with you.
I'll be happy, happy again.
My people, let me cry with you, you
I'll be happy again
My people, let me cry with you.
I'll be happy again
My people, let me cry with you.
Eddie Roscoe
If the Lord be praised to me
I'm going back to my sawmill
That was where he stayed
My love and sowed in me
This incredible longing
If it is by God's will
Thanks, thanks
If I ask God for my pleasure
It is not a sin, I will pray
For when I review again
All the games of the past
Woo my sawmill
Up to date, holiday
Long live the blue and red cord
I know, I'll be happy again
My people, let me cry with you
I'll be happy again
My people, let me cry with you
I'll be happy again
My people, let me cry
Renan Pelosi
Cantei (rogei) muito essa música, quando estava em missão no Haiti, cheio de saudades da família e amigos que aqui ficaram. Hoje ficaram as recordações, é ouvir e lembrar.
Coletivo Pijama
Legal demais!
Matheus Coelho
Uma homenagem pura a Alagoas, uma declaração de amor pela terra dele, foda demais
Kai Lyons
This entire album is just simply incredible... INCREDIBLE. regards from California.
Marcia Calmon
AMO DJAVAN!!! AMO SERRADO! Obrigada por existir, Djavan!
Beca
Se o Senhor me for louvado
Eu vou voltar pro meu serrado
Por ali ficou quem temperou
O meu amor e semeou em mim
Essa incrível saudade
Se é por vontade de Deus
Valei, valei
Se pedir a Deus pelo meu prazer
Não for pecado, vou rezar
Pra quando eu voltar a rever
Todas as brincadeiras do passado
Cortejar meu serrado
Em dia, feriado
Viva o cordão azul e encarnado
Eu sei, serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
Serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar com você
Serei feliz de novo
Meu povo, deixa eu chorar
Carlos Barros
Lindo!!!!!
Davi Campos de Melo
09:00 ELE COMEÇA A CANTAR
Vera
Linda música, Linda letra!
Genial!Amo d+++++++
Cleiton Bayano
Letra 👏👏👏👍