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.
Forró Do Quem Quer
Dominguinhos Lyrics
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Quem não quer, não quer
Mais aqui nesse forró ninguém se cansa de mulher
Quem quer quer
Quem não quer, não quer
Cavalheiro pega a dama e mostra que é bom no pé
Bota o pé no meio segurando na cintura
Aqui acolá, de um cheiro no cangote
E não deixe que ela note, não deixe ela notar
Pra ficar melhor a gente apaga a lamparina
Se agarra com a menina até o dia começar
Toma uma bicada pra ficar puxando fogo
Aquece mais o fogo pra moreninha suar
Não deixe se acabar que a poeira da chinela
Saiu pela janela, ta poluindo o ar
Vamos devagar até amanhecer o dia
Fazendo uma arrodia no salão arrodiar
Dominguinhos's song "Forró Do Quem Quer" is a lively and upbeat tune that celebrates the joy and excitement of the forró dance. The lyrics speak about the energy and passion of the dancers who are engrossed in the rhythm of the music, where nobody gets tired of the women around them. The song highlights the fact that everyone can have a good time by dancing, regardless of gender or age.
The first lines of the song, "Quem quer, quer, quem não quer, não quer," translates to "Those who want to dance, dance, and those who don't, don't." This implies that the forró dance is not just a dance but an experience, a chance to let loose and have fun. The song praises the virtues of the dance, where men and women come together and celebrate their moments of happiness.
The song also describes some of the common steps used in the forró dance, like holding onto a woman's waist while keeping her steady as she twirls and moves around. Other lyrics talk about getting closer and whispering in someone's ear, feeling the heat rising as the music gets faster and the dance intensifies. Finally, Dominguinhos encourages everyone to continue to dance until the wee hours of the morning, as the night just keeps getting better and better.
Line by Line Meaning
Quem quer quer
Those who want to dance, dance
Quem não quer, não quer
Those who don't want to dance, don't
Mais aqui nesse forró ninguém se cansa de mulher
Everyone enjoys the company of women in this forró
Cavalheiro pega a dama e mostra que é bom no pé
Gentlemen take a lady and show off their dancing skills
Bota o pé no meio segurando na cintura
Put your foot in the middle and hold onto the waist
Segure bem segura pra morena rebolar
Hold her tight so that she can sway her hips
Aqui acolá, de um cheiro no cangote
Lean in and give her a kiss on the neck
E não deixe que ela note, não deixe ela notar
Do it discreetly so that she doesn't notice
Pra ficar melhor a gente apaga a lamparina
To make it better, let's dim the lights
Se agarra com a menina até o dia começar
Hold onto your girl until the day breaks
Toma uma bicada pra ficar puxando fogo
Take a little sip to keep the fire burning
Aquece mais o fogo pra moreninha suar
Keep the fire going so that the lady can sweat
Não deixe se acabar que a poeira da chinela
Don't let it end, because the dust from the shoes will cloud the air
Saiu pela janela, ta poluindo o ar
It's coming out the window and polluting the air
Vamos devagar até amanhecer o dia
Let's dance slowly until dawn
Fazendo uma arrodia no salão arrodiar
Let's all dance in a circle around the salon
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.