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.
Mariana Mariana
Edu Lobo Lyrics
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Cadê tua saia branca
Teu vestido de ramagem
Cadê teu sorriso triste
Cadê tua meia bege
Teu sapato de verniz
Cadê teus olhos zangados
Censurando o que eu não fiz
Mariana, Mariana
Mariana me responda
Cadê teu corpo moreno
Desfazendo o meu sossêgo
Cadê tuas mãos, teu medo
Teu segredo e os meus espantos
Onde aquelas noites claras
Em que eu tanto me enredei
Mariana, Mariana
Dá licença que eu desfaca
Tuar tranças, tua graça
Que eu guardei pra me enganar
Me despeço na viagem
Mas não vou sem te chamar
Mariana, Mariana
Mariana, Mariana
The song Mariana Mariana by Edu Lobo is a longing and nostalgic tribute to a woman named Mariana. The lyrics are filled with images of Mariana that the singer can't shake off from his memories. He longs to see her again and is taken aback by how much he misses her. The song describes Mariana's white skirt and her dress adorned with floral patterns. He also mentions her sad smile, beige stockings, and black patent shoes. There is a hint of anger in her eyes, maybe due to some disagreement between them which the singer is trying to rectify. He longs for the nights spent with Mariana, where they were lost in each other's company.
The chorus is an appeal to Mariana to answer his call, to be within his reach again. The singer's memories of Mariana are all-encompassing - her brown skin, her touch, her secrets, and her fears. He can't help but ask where she is and how to get her back. He wants to undo his illusions of her and see her as she is. The song ends on a longing note, with the singer bidding her goodbye before going on a journey, with the hope that he will return to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Mariana, Mariana
Edu Lobo addresses Mariana twice, mentioning her name to draw her attention towards him.
Cadê tua saia branca
He wonders where Mariana's white skirt has gone, which might represent her innocence or purity.
Teu vestido de ramagem
He asks about Mariana's flowery dress, which could symbolize her natural beauty.
Cadê teu sorriso triste
Edu Lobo questions the whereabouts of Mariana's sad smile, possibly indicating her complex emotions.
Cadê tua meia bege
He inquires about Mariana's beige stockings, which could signify her modesty or simplicity.
Teu sapato de verniz
Edu Lobo asks where Mariana's shiny shoes have gone, which may represent her elegance or sophistication.
Cadê teus olhos zangados
He wonders where Mariana's angry eyes are, possibly conveying his fear of her reproach or dissatisfaction.
Censurando o que eu não fiz
Edu Lobo describes how Mariana's accusing gaze makes him feel guilty for something he did not do.
Mariana me responda
He implores Mariana to respond to his questions, indicating his desire to solve their issues.
Cadê teu corpo moreno
Edu Lobo asks about Mariana's brown body, which could symbolize her sensuality or physical beauty.
Desfazendo o meu sossêgo
He describes how Mariana's presence disturbs his peace of mind, indicating the intensity of his feelings for her.
Cadê tuas mãos, teu medo
He wonders where Mariana's hands and fears are, possibly showing his concern for her well-being.
Teu segredo e os meus espantos
Edu Lobo speaks about Mariana's secret and his own amazement, suggesting that he tries to understand her mystery.
Onde aquelas noites claras
He recalls the nights when everything was clear between them, showing his longing for a better time.
Em que eu tanto me enredei
Edu Lobo describes how he got tangled up in their relationship, possibly indicating his confusion or entanglement.
Dá licença que eu desfaca
He asks Mariana's permission to undo her braids, indicating his desire to get closer to her.
Tuar tranças, tua graça
He admires Mariana's braids and grace, showing his love and admiration for her.
Que eu guardei pra me enganar
Edu Lobo admits to deceiving himself by holding onto the memory of Mariana's beauty and charm, possibly indicating his fear of losing her.
Me despeço na viagem
He says goodbye as he prepares to leave on a journey, possibly indicating his need to distance himself from Mariana.
Mas não vou sem te chamar
Edu Lobo confesses that he cannot leave without calling Mariana's name, possibly indicating that he can't let go of his feelings for her.
Mariana, Mariana
He repeats Mariana's name once again, reflecting his deep emotional connection to her.
Writer(s): Ruy Guerra, Edu Lobo
Contributed by Alexis D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria Fernanda
Vim pela Mariana Froes ❤️
joana Alboy
musica de Edu lobo é balsamo para qualquer ouvido!!!!!!!!!!Adoro
Magno Carlos
Essa música é linda e ficou também perfeita na voz da Maria Bethania
Muito bem Brother! !!! Gessé
Magno Carlos verdade
Celeiro Gastronomia
Linda demais.
Samuel Machado Filho
Gravação de 1970, do álbum de selo Elenco/Philips "Cantiga de longe", gravado por Edu nos EUA. É uma parceria dele com Ruy Guerra e teve registro também por Maria Bethânia, um ano mais tarde.
Sheila Domingos
Demais, demais, demais...
Caique Moreira
Choros no. 3 de Villa-Lobos
João Cláudio
@Celso Guimarães com certeza 👍🏻
Celso Guimarães
Matou a charada, cara! É totalmente inspirado no preludio n° 3 do Villa. Assim como o Tom Jobim nunca escondeu que tirou o samba de uma nota só do estudo n° 4. Nos dois casos, Nada a ver com plágio, porque são diferentes. Só inspiração mesmo! A arte é assim