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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Total Abandono
Djavan Lyrics
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Quando se concretizou
O meu abandono do lar
Mas até hoje eu não descobri
Onde é que eu fui errado
Eu não podia viver
Total e completamente enganado
Porém não se tocou
Que homem não é leão
Nada é mais sensato
Do que esquecer e recomeçar
Apesar do tempo que passou
A vida vai continuar
Nada é mais sensato
Do que esquecer e recomeçar
Apesar do tempo que passou
A vida vai continuar
The lyrics of Djavan's "Total Abandono" describe the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer's partner had vowed to take revenge on him for abandoning her, but he cannot understand what he did wrong. He feels utterly deceived and betrayed, and he is unable to move on. His partner's behavior has hurt him deeply, but he knows that it is time to let go and start over. He understands that it is more rational to forget the past and look ahead, even though it may take some time.
The lyrics convey a sense of emotional turmoil and a lack of closure. The singer is struggling to reconcile his own feelings with the actions of his partner. The words highlight the importance of forgiveness, acceptance, and self-awareness. The song suggests that it is possible to heal from heartbreak and move on, but it takes time and effort. The lyrics have a deep emotional resonance and may resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Você jurou em se vingar
You swore to get revenge
Quando se concretizou
When it became a reality
O meu abandono do lar
My leaving home
Mas até hoje eu não descobri
But until today I haven't figured out
Onde é que eu fui errado
Where did I go wrong
Eu não podia viver
I couldn't live
Total e completamente enganado
Totally and completely deceived
Você feriu meu coração
You hurt my heart
Porém não se tocou
But didn't realize
Que homem não é leão
That man is not a lion
Nada é mais sensato
Nothing is wiser
Do que esquecer e recomeçar
Than to forget and start again
Apesar do tempo que passou
Despite the time that has passed
A vida vai continuar
Life will go on
Nada é mais sensato
Nothing is wiser
Do que esquecer e recomeçar
Than to forget and start again
Apesar do tempo que passou
Despite the time that has passed
A vida vai continuar
Life will go on
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.