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.
Remexer
Elba Ramalho Lyrics
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Sentindo calor
Preparando um ritual
No meio desse tititi
Levantando o astral
Pintando essa cor
Memória de amor
Armando o maior luau
Pode crer que não é nada normal
Tem um mistério que a gente
Sempre quer saber
Constelação de Orion
Seu tom, seu batom no meu som
Anormal, sensual
Transa legal
Coisa e tal
Foi assim que eu vi você remexer
The lyrics to Elba Ramalho's song Remexer describe a scene of someone trying to escape from their pain by preparing a ritual in the midst of chaos. The person is trying to lift their spirits and paint a new picture with memories of love. The reference to the constellation of Orion may suggest that the person is seeking guidance or answers from the stars. The lyrics are suggestive of a sensual encounter, describing the experience as "anormal, sensual, transa legal, coisa e tal". The final line "Foi assim que eu vi você remexer" suggests that the person is remembering a past lover who was able to captivate them with their movements.
Line by Line Meaning
Fugindo da dor
Trying to escape from pain or emotional suffering
Sentindo calor
Feeling warmth, either physically or emotionally
Preparando um ritual
Getting ready for a special occasion or event
No meio desse tititi
In the midst of all this commotion or chatter
Levantando o astral
Trying to boost one's mood or spirits
Pintando essa cor
Painting this color, adding some vibrancy or brightness to the situation
Memória de amor
A memory of love, something that brings about feelings of affection or nostalgia
Armando o maior luau
Organizing a big party or celebration
E quem ver o céu
And whoever sees the sky
Pode crer que não é nada normal
Can believe that it's not anything ordinary
Tem um mistério que a gente sempre quer saber
There's a mystery that we always want to know
Constelação de Orion
The Orion constellation, a group of stars visible in the night sky
Seu tom, seu batom no meu som
Your tone, your lipstick on my sound
Anormal, sensual
Abnormal, sensual
Transa legal
A cool hookup or sexual experience
Coisa e tal
And so on, and such
Foi assim que eu vi você remexer
That's how I saw you dance or move your body
Contributed by Alexandra I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.