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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Tão Raro
Djavan Lyrics
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Em que o dia cai
E o sol finge brilhar
Pra noite
Todos os pássaros
Buscam um canto pra sonhar
E todo desejo é maior, hum!...
Quer me torturar, hein?
É saber se me quer ou não
O que desejar, tem
O mais sincero
Tudo em mim é você
Veja bem, hum!...
Naquele instante
Em que o dia cai
E o sol finge brilhar
Pra noite
Tudo é tão raro
Quanto é inviável
Ter que se achar na vida
Amando só.
The lyrics of Djavan's song Tão Raro express the feelings of longing and uncertainty that arise with the approach of nightfall. The singer reflects on the fact that during this transitional moment, when the day is ending and the sun is setting, all the birds search for a place to rest and dream, while every desire feels more intense and torturous. In this vulnerable state, the singer confesses their deep longing to know whether the person they desire, really wants them or not. They acknowledge that they are willing to accept whatever the truth may be, as long as it is sincere.
As the night falls and everything becomes scarce and rare, the singer reflects on the difficulty of finding true love and companionship in life. They express the longing for a special connection with someone, but also acknowledge the challenge of avoiding the temptation to settle for less or to be content with being alone. However, in the end, the singer embraces the beauty of this rare moment and accepts the uncertainty of their romantic future, recognizing that everything in their being is tied to the person they desire.
Overall, the lyrics of Tão Raro beautifully capture the complexity of human desire and the vulnerability that comes with opening oneself to the possibility of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Naquele instante
At that moment
Em que o dia cai
When the day falls
E o sol finge brilhar
And the sun pretends to shine
Pra noite
For the night
Todos os pássaros
All the birds
Buscam um canto pra sonhar
Look for a place to dream
E todo desejo é maior, hum!...
And every desire is stronger, hum!...
Quer me torturar, hein?
Do you want to torture me, huh?
O que mais eu quero
What I want the most
É saber se me quer ou não
Is to know if you want me or not
O que desejar, tem
What you desire, you have
O mais sincero
The most sincere
Tudo em mim é você
Everything in me is you
Veja bem, hum!...
You see, hum!...
Tudo é tão raro
Everything is so rare
Quanto é inviável
As unattainable as
Ter que se achar na vida
The need to find oneself in life
Amando só.
Loving alone.
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vidadeumcorredorcotidianod8635
Djavan que é raro....
@marcosilva9158
Djavanear é um instante tão raro... é Amor.
Valeu Dja! 💐🌷🙌🏾
@rosanatrompete2858
Mestre
@lourdesmoraes3261
Meu lindo! Poesia linda!!! Tudo em mim é vc❤️🙏🏽 Raro...a alma flutua numa canção simples de amor. Djavan tão raro.❤️
@mariadagloria.5562
Naquele instante em que acordo com o canto dos pássaros também acordo com as mais belas canções! 🎼🎶🎵
Boa quinta feira de verão pra todos nós! 💜💋🌹
@leandrohenrique4204
Kkkkk tas bêbado é? Kkkk 😂😂😂
@adrianapessanha7869
Tudo é tão raro ❤️
@adeildovitor6377
É o cara
@hozanacosta4865
Voz responsável pela Trilha sonora da minha vida todinha! 💙
@Sanfi.11
É imprescindível escutar Djavan todos os dias!!!💘💝💕