Elizeth Cardoso, often listed as Elizete Cardoso, was born Elizete Moreira … Read Full Bio ↴Elizeth Cardoso, often listed as Elizete Cardoso, was born Elizete Moreira Cardoso in July 16, 1920. Born in Rio de Janeiro, she was know as "A Divina" (The Divine), and is considered by some to be the greatest singer of samba all time. She was discovered by Jacob do Bandolim, who introduced her on radio shows. In the 30s and 40s, she worked as a crooner in various radio stations and nightclubs, and had her first hit, "Canção de Amor" (Chocolate/ Elano de Paula). In 1958, she recorded the anthological album "Canção do Amor Demais", with Jobim/Moraes songs and regarded as the bossa nova milestone (the first album all Jobim/De Moares, and the first in which Joao Gilberto played the "bossa nova beat" in his guitar). In the 60s, she hosted her own TV show, "Bossaudade", at Tv Record of Sao Paulo. Her connection to samba increased, and she made the LP "Elizeth Sobe o Morro", one her most important albums – besides "A Enluarada Elizeth", which featured Pixinguinha, Cartola and Clementina de Jesus as guest stars. In 1968 she participated in a show that established the height of her career, with Jacob do Bandolim, Época de Ouro and Zimbo Trio. The concert was turned into a double LP. In the 70s, she performed in Japan, where today the public can find CDs with tracks unavailable in Brazil.

Luciana
Elizeth Cardoso Lyrics

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Olha que amor, Luciana
É como a flor, Luciana
Olhos que vivem sorrindo
Riso tão lindo, canção de paz

Olha que o amor, Luciana
É como a flor que não dura demais
Embriagador

Mas também traz muita dor, Luciana

Olha que o amor, Luciana
É como a flor que não dura demais

Embriagador
Mas também traz muita dor, Luciana

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elizeth Cardoso's song, "Luciana," are about the concept of love as represented through the persona's admiration of a woman named Luciana. The song opens with the persona stating that Luciana's love is similar to a flower, one that is beautiful and represents peace. The continual use of the word "olha," which translates to "look," emphasizes the persona's admiration for Luciana.

The second verse revisits the persona's comparison of love to a flower, emphasizing that while love can be intoxicating, it can also be painful. The repetition of the comparisons to the flower highlights the ephemerality of love, that like a flower, love can be short-lived, and it can bring both joy and pain.

Overall, "Luciana" is a poetic depiction of the complexities of love and how it can bring both beauty and sorrow. The song's gentle rhythm and Cardoso's emotive vocals enhance the profound meaning behind the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Olha que amor, Luciana
Take a close look at this love, Luciana

É como a flor, Luciana
This love is like a flower, Luciana

Olhos que vivem sorrindo
Eyes that always smile

Riso tão lindo, canção de paz
Beautiful laughter, a song of peace

Olha que o amor, Luciana
Take a close look at this love, Luciana

É como a flor que não dura demais
This love is like a flower that doesn't last long

Embriagador
Intoxicating

Mas também traz muita dor, Luciana
But it also brings a lot of pain, Luciana

Olha que o amor, Luciana
Take a close look at this love, Luciana

É como a flor que não dura demais
This love is like a flower that doesn't last long

Embriagador
Intoxicating

Mas também traz muita dor, Luciana
But it also brings a lot of pain, Luciana

Lyrics © VM ENTERPRISES INC, Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda., CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes

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