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.
Senhora do Rio
Edu Lobo Lyrics
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Na beira do rio
Lavando os paninhos
Do seu bento fio
Senhora lavava
José estendia
Menino chorava
Do frio que fazia
Não chore meu menino
Não chore meu amor
A faca que corta
Dá atalho sem dor
A faca que corta
Dá atalho sem dor
Não chore meu menino
Não chore meu amor
A faca que corta
Dá atalho sem dor
A faca que corta
Dá atalho sem dor
The lyrics of Edu Lobo's song "Explosão Do Rio" tell a poignant story about a woman washing clothes by the river, accompanied by her husband and their crying child. The scene depicts a tough and impoverished life, as they struggle to cope with the cold weather. However, amidst the hardship, there is a sense of resilience and hope conveyed through the lyrics.
The chorus, "Não chore meu menino, não chore meu amor, a faca que corta, dá atalho sem dor" translates to "Don't cry, my child, don't cry, my love, the knife that cuts, paves a painless shortcut." This line is a metaphorical expression of finding a way to rise above difficulties and finding a path to a better life. It suggests that sometimes, facing and embracing the pain can lead to growth and a better future.
Overall, "Explosão Do Rio" explores themes of poverty, struggle, and resilience, with a message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Encontrei senhora
I met a lady
Na beira do rio
By the riverside
Lavando os paninhos
Washing the little fabrics
Do seu bento fio
Of her beloved son
Senhora lavava
The lady was washing
José estendia
Joseph was laying
Menino chorava
The boy was crying
Do frio que fazia
From the cold that was present
Não chore meu menino
Don't cry, my boy
Não chore meu amor
Don't cry, my love
A faca que corta
The knife that cuts
Dá atalho sem dor
Gives a shortcut without pain
A faca que corta
The knife that cuts
Dá atalho sem dor
Gives a shortcut without pain
Não chore meu menino
Don't cry, my boy
Não chore meu amor
Don't cry, my love
A faca que corta
The knife that cuts
Dá atalho sem dor
Gives a shortcut without pain
A faca que corta
The knife that cuts
Dá atalho sem dor
Gives a shortcut without pain
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Eduardo Goes Lobo
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