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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Sina
Djavan Lyrics
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Coração, desejo e sina
Tudo mais, pura rotina, jazz
Tocarei seu nome pra poder falar de amor
Minha princesa, art-noveau
Da natureza, tudo o mais
Pura beleza, jazz
A luz de um grande prazer é irremediável neon
O luar, estrela do mar
O sol e o dom, quiçá, um dia a fúria
Desse front virá lapidar
O sonho até gerar o som
Como querer Caetanear o que há de bom
O luar, estrela do mar
O sol e o dom, quiçá, um dia a fúria
Desse front virá lapidar
O sonho até gerar o som
Como querer Caetanear o que há de bom
Pai e mãe, ouro de mina
Coração, desejo e sina
Tudo mais, pura rotina, jazz
Tocarei seu nome pra poder falar de amor
Minha princesa, art-noveau
Da natureza, tudo o mais
Pura beleza, jazz
A luz de um grande prazer é irremediável neon
Quando o grito do prazer açoitar o ar, réveillon
O luar, estrela do mar
O sol e o dom, quiçá, um dia a fúria
Desse front virá lapidar
O sonho até gerar o som
Como querer Caetanear o que há de bom
O luar, estrela do mar
O sol e o dom, quiçá, um dia a fúria
Desse front virá lapidar
O sonho até gerar o som
Como querer Janavear o que há de bom
The opening lines of Djavan's song "Sina" express the deep significance of one's parents - father and mother - in their life, their worth akin to the value of gold mines. The next line refers to the heart, desire, and fate, highlighting how the heart's desires can dictate one's path in life. Meanwhile, everything else can become routine, represented by jazz music, which often involves improvisation and repetition. Djavan mentions how he will speak his lover's name to express his feelings, calling her his "princess." He describes her as a thing of beauty, an art nouveau masterpiece, and an embodiment of nature's splendor also represented by jazz.
In the chorus, the song shifts towards nature's beauty, beginning with the moon and the starry sea, the sun and its gift, which may one day bring fury. Djavan expresses his desire to shape his dreams into sound, comparing it to wanting to emulate the greatness of a musician like Caetano Veloso. The song returns to the opening verse, emphasizing the importance of love and celebrating the pleasure that comes with it.
Overall, "Sina" is a song that praises the beauty of nature and love while acknowledging the struggles that come with chasing one's dreams. It is a tribute to the essential things in life that shape a person's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Pai e mãe, ouro de mina
My parents, they are like treasures to me
Coração, desejo e sina
My heart, desires, and destiny
Tudo mais, pura rotina, jazz
Everything else seems like routine, but jazz music brings excitement and passion to my life
Tocarei seu nome pra poder falar de amor
I will speak your name to express my love
Minha princesa, art-noveau
You are my princess with an art-nouveau style
Da natureza, tudo o mais
You are the most beautiful thing in nature
Pura beleza, jazz
You embody pure beauty, just like jazz music
A luz de um grande prazer é irremediável neon
The light of great pleasure is like an unstoppable neon sign
Quando o grito do prazer açoitar o ar, réveillon
When the scream of pleasure echoes through the air, it's like New Year's Eve
O luar, estrela do mar
The moonlight is like a star in the sea
O sol e o dom, quiçá, um dia a fúria
The sun and the talent, perhaps one day they will bring fury
Desse front virá lapidar
Out of this challenge, I will refine my craft
O sonho até gerar o som
My dream is to create music that resonates with people
Como querer Caetanear o que há de bom
How can I imitate Caetano and create something good?
Como querer Janavear o que há de bom
How can I imitate Djavan and create something good?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Djavan Caetano Viana
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