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.
These Are The Songs
Elis Regina Lyrics
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I want to sing
These are the songs
I want to play
I will sing it every day
These are the songs
I want to sing and play
I want to sing
These are the songs
I want to play
I will sing it every day
These are the songs
I want to sing and play
Esta é a canção que eu vou ouvir
Esta é a canção que eu vou cantar
Fala de você, meu bem
E do nosso amor também
Sei que você vai gostar
Elis Regina's song These Are The Songs express the yearning of a singer to express herself, her feelings and emotions through music. The lyrics convey the message that the singer wants to sing and play these particular songs every day, which suggests that they are special to her. The repetition of the lines "These are the songs/I want to sing and play" emphasizes the importance of the songs in the singer's life. The lyrics also acknowledge the significance of the audience's response to the singer's music, as she wants her loved one to like the song that speaks of him and their love.
The lyrics are simple but effective in conveying the emotional depth of the singer's love for music and her desire to share it with her audience. In the English version, "These are the songs" is repeated six times, alternating with "I want to sing and play." This repetition creates a sense of determination and dedication to the music, and suggests the singer's willingness to go to great lengths to share her music with others. The song speaks to the power of music as a means of emotional expression and communication.
Line by Line Meaning
These are the songs
The songs that follow are the ones that I feel the need to sing and play.
I want to sing
It is important to me that I express myself through singing.
I want to play
I find joy in playing instruments and making music.
I will sing it every day
My desire to play and sing these songs is strong enough that I know I will do so daily.
These are the songs I want to sing and play
These specific tunes are the ones that resonate with me, that I feel passionately about performing.
This is the song that I will listen to
There is one song in particular that I am drawn to and influenced by.
This is the song that I will sing
I have a personal connection to this song and it is important for me to vocalize it.
It speaks of you, my love
The lyrical content of the song pertains to my beloved and reminds me of them.
And of our love as well
Additionally, the song encompasses our relationship and inspires me to share that message through my singing.
I know that you will enjoy it
I am confident that my partner will appreciate this song and its meaning, as it pertains to us.
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.