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.
Por Toda A Minha Vida
Elis Regina Lyrics
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Quero fazer-te um juramento, uma canção
Eu prometo, por toda a minha vida
Ser somente tua e amar-te como nunca
Ninguém jamais amou
Ninguém
Oh! meu bem amado, estrela pura aparecida
Eu te amo e te proclamo
Maior que tudo quanto existe
Oh! meu amor
The lyrics of Elis Regina's song Por Toda A Minha Vida describe a deep and eternal love that transcends everything - time, space, and any obstacles that may come in between the two lovers. The singer is making a pledge to her beloved, expressing her commitment to him for the rest of her life. She promises to love him like nobody else has ever loved before and to be his and his alone.
The lyrics are full of intense emotions and passion, as the singer declares her love to her beloved. This love is portrayed as pure and powerful, capable of overcoming anything that may stand in its way. The phrase "estrela pura aparecida" (pure appearing star) suggests that this love is almost divine, shining bright and ethereal, and impossible to ignore.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of deep devotion and loyalty, depicting the kind of love that lasts a lifetime and beyond. The singer's promise to love her partner forever and be faithful to him is the ultimate expression of commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh! meu bem-amado
Oh, my beloved
Quero fazer-te um juramento, uma canção
I want to make you a vow, a song
Eu prometo, por toda a minha vida
I promise, for all of my life
Ser somente tua e amar-te como nunca
To be only yours and love you like never before
Ninguém jamais amou
No one ever loved
Ninguém
No one
Oh! meu bem amado, estrela pura aparecida
Oh, my beloved, pure star appeared
Eu te amo e te proclamo
I love you and proclaim
O meu amor, o meu amor
My love, my love
Maior que tudo quanto existe
Bigger than everything that exists
Oh! meu amor
Oh, my love
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