His compositions include the world famous "Upa Neguinho" (with Gianfrancesco Guarnieri), "Pra Dizer Adeus" (with Torquato Neto) (also known in its English version as "To Say Goodbye"), "Choro Bandido" and "Beatriz" (with Chico Buarque), "Arrastão" (with Vinícius de Moraes), "Canto Triste" and "Ponteio" (with Capinam).
He has worked with, and his songs have been covered by artists like Toots Thielemans, Marcos Valle, Elis Regina, Sylvia Telles, Sérgio Mendes, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Milton Nascimento, Maria Bethânia, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Mônica Salmaso, and others.
Dois Coelhos
Edu Lobo Lyrics
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o verde do capinzal
e a terra ficou ferida
dos dentes claros de sal
Vi dois coelhos bebendo
o verde da água lenta
e o mundo ficou pequeno
Vi dois coelhos roendo
o verde dos olhos dela
e o nosso amor foi morrendo
nos dentes cor de canela
nos dentes cor de canela
The lyrics of the song "Dois Coelhos" by Edú Lobo present a simple but powerful metaphor. The songwriter describes observing two rabbits eating the green grass, drinking the clear water, and nibbling on the girl's green eyes. However, despite the innocent and peaceful nature of these actions, the consequences are destructive. The earth is left wounded, the world seems smaller, and love fades away.
The rabbits, in this context, could represent the primal and gentle nature of humans, living harmoniously with nature. Their "teeth" (claros de sal, cor de pimenta, cor de canela) represent the natural force that grinds, digests, and alters everything it comes into contact with. Therefore, the rabbits become a symbol of transformation, growth, and decay, all processes that are necessary to maintain the balance of life. However, the fact that their actions result in destruction suggests that the song may be an ecological warning, pointing out the irreversible consequences of human intervention in nature.
Overall, "Dois Coelhos" is a beautiful, poetic song that offers multiple layers of interpretation. It invites the listener to reflect on the interconnectedness of things and the impact of our choices on the environment and ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Vi dois coelhos comendo o verde do capinzal e a terra ficou ferida dos dentes claros de sal
I saw two rabbits eating the green grass and the earth was wounded by their clear salty teeth.
Vi dois coelhos bebendo o verde da água lenta e o mundo ficou pequeno nos dentes cor de pimenta
I saw two rabbits drinking the green of the slow water and the world became small in their pepper-colored teeth.
Vi dois coelhos roendo o verde dos olhos dela e o nosso amor foi morrendo nos dentes cor de canela nos dentes cor de canela
I saw two rabbits nibbling on the green of her eyes and our love was dying in their cinnamon-colored teeth, in their cinnamon-colored teeth.
Contributed by Sophia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@grandolaenfado2523
Dois Coelhos, minha música inesquecível. Cacaso e Edu. Somos todos lobos. As peles, sim, de cordeiros. Ou de coelhos. Obrigado, Rapha, pelo feito!
@sheiladomingos415
Que musicalidade... Voz, violão...
hipnótica canção. 🎶🎶🎶🌷
@sheiladomingos415
Eu nao posso com Edu, não... Fantástico!!!🎷🎷🎶🎶
@sheiladomingos415
🎶🎶🎶🎶🌹🌹🇧🇷
@GeorgeHenriquepp
vi dois coelhos...
@raphaeumon4627
Roooendo
O verde dos olhos dela
Só eu sinto uma aflição dentro de mim nesse verso?
Eu adoro as imagens q essa música cria
@GeorgeHenriquepp
@rapha eumon escuto o álbum missa breve há alguns anos, pra mim um dos mais fantásticos da música brasileira. mas só esses dias que entendi a intensidade na simplicidade que essa música tem. as imagens, cheiros, sensações, aflições e passeios que esses versos vão criando dentro da gente. muito massa.