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.
Zanga Zangada
Edu Lobo Lyrics
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Que possa abrir teu coração
Zanga zangada não sei quase nada
Entre a zanga e o perdão
Zanga zangada eu já fiz quase tudo
Que manda o meu coração
Zanga eu não quero te ver mais assim
Num dia de sol
Num porto de mar
Me ensine a sorrir
Me ensine essa zanga, essa zanga
Essa zanga zangada
Essa zanga zangada
The lyrics to Edu Lobo's "Zanga Zangada" relate to a person's inability to understand another's emotions and thoughts, particularly when it comes to love. "Zanga zangada" can be translated to "angry argument" or "wrathful discussion," which refers to the singer's frustration with their partner's emotional turmoil. The singer confesses to not knowing what to do or say to alleviate their partner's anger and begs for guidance. They offer their willingness to learn and open their heart to their partner, hoping for a resolution between anger and forgiveness.
The song portrays the complexities of relationships and how difficult it can be to understand one another. The singer recognizes that they have already done everything their heart commands, but still, they feel helpless in the face of their partner's anger. The repetition of "zanga zangada" throughout the chorus emphasizes the frustration and confusion of the singer. They yearn to learn from their partner and overcome this emotional barrier, ultimately hoping for happiness and the ability to smile once again.
Line by Line Meaning
Zanga zangada não sei mais de nada
I am confused and clueless about what to do since you are angry and upset.
Que possa abrir teu coração
I do not know how to make you open your heart to me.
Zanga zangada não sei quase nada
I barely understand anything about this situation where you are both angry and hurt.
Entre a zanga e o perdão
It's difficult to navigate between anger and forgiveness.
Zanga zangada eu já fiz quase tudo
I have tried almost everything to appease you and make things right.
Que manda o meu coração
I am following my heart and doing everything in my power to make things better between us.
Zanga eu não quero te ver mais assim
I do not want to see you hurting and angry anymore.
Tome juízo, me faça feliz
Please be sensible and make me happy by letting go of the anger and resentment.
Num dia de sol
On a sunny day.
Num porto de mar
At a seaside port.
Me ensine a sorrir
Teach me how to smile and be happy again.
Me ensine essa zanga, essa zanga
Help me understand this anger and how to overcome it.
Essa zanga zangada
This intense and stubborn anger that is causing so much pain and hurt.
Contributed by Stella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@midanbrah7224
Intro sounds like Zum Zum , This song has incredible lyrics and chords much love to the king <3
@gregorypatriciaandjiyajais8819
this is the way the bossa nova should be played, not with sugary sweet strings, just guitar and voice excellent
@veeshead
I really like this version. Also like the voz e violão approach, like João Gilberto was known for.
I don’t like syrupy strings either. That said, have you heard Klaus Ogerman’s string arrangements on Amoroso? Some of my favorite. Besame Mucho has a long string break that can bring me to tears. Gorgeous.
@sheiladomingos415
O que será que fez Edu rir de repente enquanto cantava esta bela canção?😍
@marioramosribeiro7869
Maravilhoso! Simplesmente maravilhoso! Ganhei meu dia!
@veronicalopes5333
Amo
@gregorypatriciaandjiyajais8819
Love the Bossa Nova
@luizgilsouza
Maravilhoso!
@caioarantes6377
Belíssimo registro! Poderia me informar de onde o mesmo foi retirado? É de alguma reportagem, documentário, filme?
@joaquingarrido2784
+1