He has performed with musicians such as Luiz Gonzaga, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa (with whom he toured in Midem), Zé Ramalho, Toquinho, and Maria Bethânia. Some of his hits were recorded by Bethânia, Gil, Chico Buarque, Elba Ramalho, and Fagner. In 1997 Dominguinhos wrote the soundtrack of the film O Cangaceiro.
Abri a porta
Dominguinhos Lyrics
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Apareci
A mais bonita
Sorriu pra mim
Naquele instante
Me convenci
O bom da vida
Vai prosseguir
Vai prosseguir
Vai dar pra lá do céu azul
Onde eu não sei
Lá onde a lei
Seja o amor
E usufruir do bem, do bom e do melhor
Seja comum
Pra qualquer um
Seja quem for
Abri a porta
Apareci
Isso é a vida
É a vida, sim
The lyrics of the song "Abri a porta" by Dominguinhos talk about the discovery of love and the realization that life is beautiful. The singer describes how they opened the door and met the most beautiful person, who smiled at them. This encounter reassured the singer that life is good and will continue to be so.
The description of meeting this person is quite vivid, suggesting that the singer has been searching for something or someone to bring meaning to their life. The use of "apareci" (appeared) in the first line implies that the singer has been waiting for someone to appear and bring happiness into their life. The line "naquele instante me convenci" (in that moment I was convinced) shows that this encounter was a turning point for them and they now understand the beauty and goodness of life.
The second verse talks about how life will continue to be good, and it will even surpass the blue sky. The singer doesn't know where this goodness will lead them, but they believe it will be a place where love is the law and where anyone can enjoy the fruits of life. The line "Seja quem for" (whoever they may be) implies that this place is for everyone, regardless of their background or status.
Overall, "Abri a porta" is a song that speaks of hope, love, and the beauty of life. It encourages the listener to keep their hearts open and to believe that life will lead them to a place where they can experience the good and beautiful things that it has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Abri a porta
I opened the door
Apareci
And I appeared
A mais bonita
The most beautiful one
Sorriu pra mim
Smiled at me
Naquele instante
At that moment
Me convenci
I convinced myself
O bom da vida
The good in life
Vai prosseguir
Will go on
Vai dar pra lá do céu azul
Will go beyond the blue sky
Onde eu não sei
Where I don't know
Lá onde a lei
Where the law
Seja o amor
Is love
E usufruir do bem, do bom e do melhor
And to enjoy the good, the better and the best
Seja comum
It is common
Pra qualquer um
For anyone
Seja quem for
Whoever they may be
Isso é a vida
This is life
É a vida, sim
It is life, yes
Writer(s): Gilberto Gil, Jose Domingos de Moraes Copyright: Preta Music Inc.
Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.