Mundo Deserto
Elis Regina Lyrics


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No mundo deserto de almas negras
Me visto de branco
Me curo da vida sofrida, sentida
Que deram pra mim

No mundo deserto de almas negras
Sorriso não nego
Mas vejo um sol cego
Querendo queimar o que resta de mim
Vivo no mundo deserto de almas negras
Vivo no mundo deserto de almas negras
Vivo no mundo deserto de almas negras

Na vontade de verdade
Eu quero ficar
E não acredito no dito maldito
Que o amor já morreu

Tenho fé que o meu país
Ainda vai dar amor pro mundo




Um amor tão profundo, tão grande
Que vai reviver quem morrer

Overall Meaning

Elis Regina's song "Mundo Deserto" talks about the struggles of living in a world full of dark souls, where life is tough and painful. The lyrics evoke a sense of isolation and loneliness where the singer is trying to heal from the heartache and pain of life. She talks about dressing in white and smiling through the pain but acknowledges the blindness of the world, which seeks to destroy what's left of her. The phrase "Me curo da vida sofrida, sentida" (I heal from the painful and felt life) is particularly poignant, conveying the raw emotions of the singer who is trying to find comfort and hope amidst a cruel world.


The chorus "Vivo no mundo deserto de almas negras" (I live in a world of desert black souls) repeats throughout the song, driving home the central message of the lyrics— that life can be difficult, and the world is not always kind or fair. However, Elis Regina doesn't show despair, and there is a note of hope in the lyrics. "Eu quero ficar" (I want to stay) and "tenho fé que o meu país ainda vai dar amor pro mundo" (I have faith that my country will give love to the world) are uplifting lines that show the singer's resilience and optimism.


Line by Line Meaning

No mundo deserto de almas negras
In a world where black souls dominate and there is a lack of hope and goodness


Me visto de branco
I choose to dress in white, symbolizing purity and hope


Me curo da vida sofrida, sentida
I heal from the pain and suffering that life has given me through my emotions


Que deram pra mim
Which have been given to me


Sorriso não nego
I never deny a smile, even in the darkest moments


Mas vejo um sol cego
But I see a blind sun, unable to illuminate the world's beauty


Querendo queimar o que resta de mim
Trying to burn what is left of me


Vivo no mundo deserto de almas negras
I exist in this world of black souls


Na vontade de verdade
In the desire for truth and authenticity


Eu quero ficar
I want to stay


E não acredito no dito maldito
And I don't believe in the cursed words that love is dead


Que o amor já morreu
That love has already died


Tenho fé que o meu país
I have faith that my country


Ainda vai dar amor pro mundo
Will still give love to the world


Um amor tão profundo, tão grande
A love that is so deep and vast


Que vai reviver quem morrer
That it will revive those who are already dead




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Sah Braz

Grandes Erasmo e Roberto!!

Marcos Del Fuego

Adoro a versão de Elis <3

renato matos

A melhor versão!!!

Lucas Papacosta

a do charlie brown é melhor

Jose Duarte

A bateria, guitarras e percussão são incríveis!!! Ela, nem se fala!

Jon MacDonald

This is one of my Hash smoking songs!

Ivan Cosme

Mundo Deserto
(Erasmo Carlos e Roberto Carlos)

Kaffelnny

Melhor versão <3

Jon MacDonald

Hezikya News Baby!

paulo cruz

Uma das mais fortes recriações de Elis Regina. Conheço a outra versão, do disco "Carlos, Erasmo" de 1971 (Philips). A Elis deu uma "surra" de interpretação no autor!

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