In the '60s, Elis was a leader and a standard-bearer in defense of Brazilian popular music, heavily contributing to the formation of the MPB label, with commercial and ideological characteristics at the same time. She was the first major artist to emerge from music festivals in the 1960s and detached herself from the Bossa Nova aesthetic through the use of her vocal range and drama. Initially, her style was influenced by radio singers, especially Ângela Maria. After four unsuccessful studio albums — Viva a Brotolândia (1961), Poema de Amor (1962), Elis Regina (1963), O Bem do Amor (1963) — Elis was the biggest revelation of the TV Excelsior festival in 1965, when he sang "Arrastão" by Vinícius de Moraes and Edu Lobo. This feat would guarantee him the invitation to act on television and, shortly afterwards, the title of first star of Brazilian popular song, when he started to command, alongside Jair Rodrigues, one of the two most important Brazilian popular music programs, O Fino da bossa. In 1967, she married Ronaldo Bôscoli, then director of O Fino da Bossa. From 1972, Elis began a relationship with César Camargo Mariano, which would last until 1981, in one of the most successful partnerships in Brazilian Popular Music.
She sang many genres: MPB, bossa nova, samba, rock and jazz. Interpreting songs like "Madalena", "Águas de Março", "Atrás da Porta", "Como Nosso Pais", "O Bêbado e a Equilibrista" and "Querellas do Brasil", he recorded moments of happiness, love, sadness and patriotism. Throughout his career, he stood out for also singing songs by artists, still little known, such as Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins, Belchior, Renato Teixeira, Aldir Blanc, João Bosco, helping to launch them and publicize their works. , boosting them in the Brazilian music scene. Among other partnerships, the duets she had with Jair Rodrigues, Tom Jobim and Rita Lee are famous. With her second husband, pianist César Camargo Mariano, she consecrated a long work of great creativity and musical consistency and, in technical terms, was considered the best brazilian singer. His most memorable artistic presence is perhaps registered on the albums Em Pleno Verão (1970), Elis (1972), Elis (1973), Elis & Tom (1974), Elis (1974), Falso Brilhante (1976), Transversal do Tempo (1978). ), Essa Mulher (1979), Saudade do Brasil (1980) and Elis (1980). She was the first person to inscribe her own voice as if it were an instrument, in the Order of Musicians of Brazil. In 2013, she was elected the best female voice in Brazilian music by Rolling Stone Magazine. Elis was also mentioned in the list of the greatest artists in Brazilian music, ranking 14th, being the best-placed woman. In November of the same year, a musical was premiered in honor of her Elis, the musical.
Elis Regina died prematurely at the age of 36, at the height of her career, causing strong commotion in the country and leaving a vast body of work in Brazilian popular music. Although there were controversies and disputes as to the cause of death, the tests showed that the cause was the consumption of cocaine associated with alcohol, which caused a cardiac arrest.
Aleluia
Elis Regina Lyrics
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Lua bonita sozinha não faz o amor, não faz
Toma decisão, aleluia!
Que um dia o céu vai mudar
Quem viveu a vida da gente tem que se arriscar
Amanhã é teu dia amanhã é teu mar, teu mar
E se o vento da terra que traz teu amor, já vem
Toma decisão, aleluia!
Bê-á-bá de pesca é coragem, ganha o teu lugar
Vocalização
Mesmo com a morte esperando eu me largo pro mar, eu vou
Tudo que sei é viver e vivendo é que eu vou morrer
Toma decisão, tá na hora!
Que um dia o céu vai mudar
Quem não tem mais nada a perder só vai poder ganhar
Só vai poder ganhar
Vai poder ganhar
Poder ganhar
Ganhar
The lyrics of the song "Aleluia" by Elis Regina are about taking risks and making decisions. The opening lines mention how a boat lying on the sand cannot survive and how a beautiful moon alone cannot create love. This sets the tone for the message of the song - that one must take action in order to change their circumstances. The phrase "Toma decisão, aleluia!" (Make a decision, hallelujah!) is repeated throughout the song, urging the listener to take control of their life and not be afraid to take risks. The lyrics acknowledge that life can be difficult and unpredictable, but it is important to keep pushing forward and making opportunities for oneself.
The second part of the song explores the idea of mortality and the fact that we only have one life to live. The repetition of "viver" (to live) emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest, even in the face of death. The lyrics encourage the listener to seize the day and make the most of their time on earth. The chorus repeats the message of taking risks and launching one's "saveiro" (boat) into the sea. This symbolizes embarking on a new journey, even though the outcome is uncertain. The final lines repeat the idea that those who have nothing left to lose can only gain, reinforcing the theme of taking risks and making the most of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Barco deitado na areia não dá pra viver, não dá
A boat lying on the beach cannot sustain life, cannot bring happiness
Lua bonita sozinha não faz o amor, não faz
A beautiful moon alone cannot create love, cannot bring fulfillment
Toma decisão, aleluia!
Make a decision, hallelujah!
Que um dia o céu vai mudar
For one day, the sky will change
Quem viveu a vida da gente tem que se arriscar
Those who have lived our life have to take risks
Amanhã é teu dia amanhã é teu mar, teu mar
Tomorrow is your day, tomorrow is your sea
E se o vento da terra que traz teu amor, já vem
And if the wind from the land that brings your love, already comes
Toma decisão, aleluia!
Make a decision, hallelujah!
Lança teu saveiro no mar
Launch your sailboat into the sea
Bê-á-bá de pesca é coragem, ganha o teu lugar
Fishing ABCs require courage, earn your place
Mesmo com a morte esperando eu me largo pro mar, eu vou
Even with death waiting, I set sail to the sea, I go
Tudo que sei é viver e vivendo é que eu vou morrer
All I know is to live, and by living is how I will die
Toma decisão, tá na hora!
Make a decision, it's time!
Que um dia o céu vai mudar
For one day, the sky will change
Quem não tem mais nada a perder só vai poder ganhar
Those who have nothing left to lose can only win
Só vai poder ganhar
Can only win
Vai poder ganhar
Will be able to win
Poder ganhar
Able to win
Ganhar
Win
Contributed by Abigail Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rod Rosemberg
Música linda! Conheci ela agora, em 2019.
FILHA DE PAI FAMOSO DORA ELIS
Os Melhores discos do Brasil interpretados pela Maior Cantora do Século a Elis me arrepia a alma até os ossos amo fazer parte da historia dela como tiete e meu Nome Dora Elis que foi uma homenagem a essa sensacional interprete
Sheila Domingos
Edu Lobo, a sensibilidade em pessoa! Que dupla fazia com a Elis!!! Lindos!!!
💙📚(Rodrigo Paiva)
♥️As músicas de início de carreira da Elis são as melhores
Everton Turíbio
Que musica maravilhosa, super fã da Elis, e um pouco do Edu!
FILHA DE PAI FAMOSO DORA ELIS
Eu já vi cantora boa nessa vida mas nunca como essa Moça 😱
Luiz Carlos Lomba
Insuperável Elis! Saudades.....
jaguarnordestino
Obra-prima de um dos Gdes compositores da Geração dos Festivais.
Ademar Amâncio
Deve ser da época que estavam namorando.
Izaias VrF
1994??? Essa data está absolutamente equivocada...