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.
Sorriso Cativante
Elba Ramalho Lyrics
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Vejo minha moreninha de sorriso cativante
Eu sacudo a poeira da estrada
E os contratempos da vida deixo em lugar distante
Minha paz tá ali dentro
Essa moreninha é meu calmante
Minha paz tá ali dentro
Essa moreninha é meu calmante
Troço gostoso é o amor
E coisa gostosa é querer bem
É uma fogueira bem acesa
E a quentura da fogueira só faz bem
Quando chego perto da morena
Sinto que eu pego fogo também
Quando chego perto da morena
Sinto que eu pego fogo também
Quando chego no meu rancho
Vejo minha moreninha de sorriso cativante
Eu sacudo a poeira da estrada
E os contratempos da vida deixo em lugar distante
Minha paz tá ali dentro
Essa moreninha é meu calmante
Minha paz tá ali dentro
Essa moreninha é meu calmante
Troço gostoso é o amor
E coisa gostosa é querer bem
É uma fogueira bem acesa
E a quentura da fogueira só faz bem
Quando chego perto da morena
Sinto que eu pego fogo também
Quando chego perto da morena
Sinto que eu pego fogo também
Quando chego no meu rancho
Vejo minha moreninha de sorriso cativante
Eu sacudo a poeira da estrada
E os contratempos da vida deixo em lugar distante
Minha paz tá ali dentro
Essa moreninha é meu calmante
Minha paz tá ali dentro
Essa moreninha é meu calmante
Troço gostoso é o amor
Coisa gostosa é querer bem
É uma fogueira bem acesa
E a quentura da fogueira só faz bem
Quando chego perto da morena
Sinto que eu pego fogo também
Quando chego perto da morena
Sinto que eu pego fogo também
Quando chego perto da morena
Sinto que eu pego fogo também
Quando chego perto da morena
Sinto que eu pego fogo também
The lyrics of Elba Ramalho's "Sorriso Cativante" speak of the singer's return to his ranch where he is greeted by his beloved who has a captivating smile. The sight of her smile makes him forget all the troubles and hardships of life, and he feels at peace. The song celebrates the power of love and the joy and warmth it brings into our lives. The singer compares his love to a burning fire, and he feels the same warmth and passion whenever he is close to his lover. The love they share is comforting and calming, and it provides him with the strength to face the world.
Overall, the song is a joyful celebration of love and the peace and happiness it brings into our lives. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and they resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the warmth and comfort of being in love. The upbeat melody and lively rhythm of the song enhance its celebratory mood and make it the perfect tune to dance to.
Line by Line Meaning
Quando chego no meu rancho
Upon arriving at my ranch
Vejo minha moreninha de sorriso cativante
I see my charming brunette with her captivating smile
Eu sacudo a poeira da estrada
I shake off the dust of the road
E os contratempos da vida deixo em lugar distante
And I leave the troubles of life behind in a distant place
Minha paz tá ali dentro
My peace resides inside
Essa moreninha é meu calmante
This little brunette is my calming agent
Troço gostoso é o amor
Love is a delightful thing
E coisa gostosa é querer bem
And it's sweet to care for someone lovingly
É uma fogueira bem acesa
It's like having a blazing fire
E a quentura da fogueira só faz bem
And the warmth of that fire brings nothing but goodness
Quando chego perto da morena
When I get close to my little brunette
Sinto que eu pego fogo também
I feel that I'm on fire too
Writer(s): Anastacia, Dominguinhos
Contributed by Maria L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.