Brazilian guitarist and singer. The son of Dorival Caymmi and Stella Maris … Read Full Bio ↴Brazilian guitarist and singer. The son of Dorival Caymmi and Stella Maris and brother of Nana Caymmi and Danilo Caymmi's studied piano, guitar and music theory since childhood. His professional debut happened when he accompanied sister Nana on a concert. His main influence comes from his father, João Gilberto, Tom Jobim, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. In the 1960s, he became a producer, arranger and musical director. His career as a songwriter stood out in that same period, when he had songs interpreted by MPB-4 ("Cantigo"), Nana Caymmi ("Saveiros", with Nelson Motta) and Elis Regina ("O Cantador", with Nelson Motta) in festivals. In the 1970s, he wrote music scores for movies and television shows, and in the 80s he turned toward the international market, settling in Los Angeles. Dori's peculiar way of playing the guitar, with unconventional tunings and creative harmonies, has helped projecting his career outside of Brasil. Other hits: "De Onde Vens" (with N. Motta), recorded by Elis and Nara Leão, and "Festa", recorded by Jair Rodrigues, Elis and Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66.

Da Cor Do Pecado
Dori Caymmi Lyrics

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Este corpo moreno, cheiroso e gostoso
Que você tem . . . .
É um corpo delgado da cor do pecado
Que faz tão bem . . . .

Este beijo molhado escandalizado
Que você me deu . . . .
Tem sabor diferente que a boca da gente

Jamais esqueceu . . . .

Quando você me responde umas coisas
sem graça
A vergonha se esconde
Porque se revela a maldade da raça
Este cheiro de mato tem cheiro de fato
Saudade tristeza essa simples beleza
Teu corpo moreno, morena enlouquece

Eu não sei bem porque
Só sinto na vida o que vem de você . .

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dori Caymmi's song "Da Cor Do Pecado" talk about the sensual and irresistible body of the woman he is in love with. He describes her as having a beautiful, fragrant and delicious body that is thin and dark-skinned, which he enjoys so much. The first few lines emphasize the physical attraction towards his lover – he cannot resist her luscious body and describes it in pleasing terms. The second verse talks about the unique sensation he gets from kissing her. It has a taste that he will never forget and is different from any other kiss that his mouth has ever experienced.

In the bridge of the song, Caymmi switches gears to talk about how the woman affects him mentally. Even when she gives him short or insignificant answers, he feels embarrassed because of the power she has over him. Her unique scent reminds him of his past, a time of sadness, and yet he loves it because it's a reminder of the beauty within her. Overall, the song's interpretation revolves around a passionate love affair where one cannot get enough of their lover's body and even insignificant actions have a profound effect on the lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Este corpo moreno, cheiroso e gostoso Que você tem . . . .
Your brown, fragrant and tasty body Is a slim body of the color of sin That feels so good

Este beijo molhado escandalizado Que você me deu . . . . Tem sabor diferente que a boca da gente Jamais esqueceu . . . .
The wet and scandalous kiss that you gave me Has a different taste that people's mouth Never forgot

Quando você me responde umas coisas sem graça A vergonha se esconde Porque se revela a maldade da raça
When you answer me with not funny things Shame hides Because it reveals the wickedness of the race

Este cheiro de mato tem cheiro de fato Saudade tristeza essa simples beleza Teu corpo moreno, morena enlouquece Eu não sei bem porque Só sinto na vida o que vem de você . .
This smell of the forest has the smell of fact Sadness nostalgia this simple beauty Your brown body, brunette drives me crazy I don't know why I only feel in life what comes from you

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