Elba Ramalho was born in the rural area of Conceição, in Vale do Piancó. In 1962, the family moved to the city of Campina Grande, also in Paraíba. Her father became the owner of the local theater. Daughter of a musician, she became interested in music still as a teenager.
In 1966, she participated, for the first time, in a performance on stage, in the Choir of the Fundação Artística e Cultural Manuel Bandeira, of which she was a member, with "Evocação do Recife". The Manuel Bandeira and Cecília Meireles Talking Choirs gained fame and started to be seen all over the Northeast, and Elba, who made her first presentation on stage together with them, soon became the highlight in the presentations. She starred in the poetic montages of Castro Alves, Thiago de Mello, Lindolfo Bell, Carlos Pena Filho and Figueiredo Agra. He participated in the montages of the plays "Ministro do Supremo" and "Diálogo das Carmelitas."
In 1968, while attending college of Economics and Sociology at the Federal University of Paraíba, she formed the ensemble As Brasas, in which she acted as drummer, which later became a theater group. However, Elba never stopped singing, and performed in several festivals throughout the Northeast.
In 1979, she released her first album, "Ave de Prata", and since then she has consolidated her position as one of the main Brazilian singers in activity. On her father's side, she is a cousin of fellow singer Zé Ramalho.
She has two Latin Grammys for her albums: Qual o Assunto Que Mais Lhe importa?, released in 2008, and Balaio de Amor, 2009, in the category Best Brazilian Roots Album: Regional and Tropical. In over 35 years of career, Elba Ramalho has sold more than 10 million albums. She received from the Art Critics Association of São Paulo the award "Best Show of the Year" on two occasions: in 1989 for the show Popular Brasileira and in 1996 for the show Leão do Norte.
Eu Quero Meu Amor
Elba Ramalho Lyrics
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Que eu dormi de touca
Que eu perdi a boca
Que eu fugi da briga
Que eu caí do galho
E que não vi saída
Que eu morri de medo
Quando o pau quebrou
Há quem diga
Que eu não sei de nada
Que eu não sou de nada
E não peço desculpas
Que eu não tenho culpa
Mas que eu dei bobeira
E que Durango Kid quase me pegou
Eu quero é botar meu bloco na rua
Brincar, botar pra gemer
Eu quero é botar meu bloco na rua
Gingar pra dar e vender
Eu por mim queria isso e aquilo
Um quilo mais daquilo
Um grilo menos nisso
É disso que eu preciso
Não é nada disso
Eu quero todo mundo nesse carnaval
In Elba Ramalho's song "Eu Quero Meu Amor," the lyrics touch upon themes of criticism and judgment, as well as the longing for freedom and self-expression. The opening verses address the rumors and misconceptions about the singer, suggesting that some people claim they were cautious, lost their voice, avoided conflict, fell into difficulty, and were scared when things got tough. These lines depict the judgments and criticisms that the singer has faced, possibly from others who misunderstand or underestimate them.
The following verses continue to highlight the judgments and misunderstandings, suggesting that some people believe the singer is unaware and insignificant, refusing to apologize or take responsibility for their actions. The references to "Darango Kid" imply a situation where the singer could have faced consequences or trouble but managed to avoid it. Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of someone who is constantly criticized and judged by others, while also expressing a desire for self-expression and freedom.
The chorus serves as a declaration of the singer's desire to let their true self shine and enjoy life without inhibition. The lines "Eu quero é botar meu bloco na rua, brincar, botar pra gemer, eu quero é botar meu bloco na rua, gingar pra dar e vender" convey a sense of wanting to participate in the Carnival festivities, symbolizing a desire for liberation, joy, and the opportunity to express themselves freely.
Overall, the lyrics of "Eu Quero Meu Amor" convey the frustration of being misunderstood, judged, and criticized by others, while also expressing a longing for freedom, self-expression, and enjoyment of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Há quem diga
There are those who say
Que eu dormi de touca
That I slept with a hat on
Que eu perdi a boca
That I lost my voice
Que eu fugi da briga
That I ran away from the fight
Que eu caí do galho
That I fell from the branch
E que não vi saída
And that I didn't see a way out
Que eu morri de medo
That I was scared to death
Quando o pau quebrou
When things got rough
Há quem diga
There are those who say
Que eu não sei de nada
That I don't know anything
Que eu não sou de nada
That I am nothing
E não peço desculpas
And I don't apologize
Que eu não tenho culpa
That I am not to blame
Mas que eu dei bobeira
But that I messed up
E que Durango Kid quase me pegou
And that Durango Kid almost caught me
Eu quero é botar meu bloco na rua
What I want is to take my parade to the streets
Brincar, botar pra gemer
To play, to make it burst
Eu quero é botar meu bloco na rua
What I want is to take my parade to the streets
Gingar pra dar e vender
To sway and sell it
Eu por mim queria isso e aquilo
For me, I wanted this and that
Um quilo mais daquilo
One more kilogram of that
Um grilo menos nisso
One less worry about that
É disso que eu preciso
That is what I need
Não é nada disso
It's not about that
Eu quero todo mundo nesse carnaval
I want everyone in this carnival
Lyrics © Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sérgio Sampaio
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