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.

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Elizeth Cardoso Lyrics

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Eu bebo sim
Eu 'to vivendo
Tem gente que não bebe
E 'tá morrendo

Eu bebo sim
Eu 'to vivendo
Tem gente que não bebe

E 'tá morrendo

Tem gente que já 'tá com o pé na cova
Não bebeu e isso prova
Que a bebida não faz mal
Uma pro santo,bota o choro,a saidera
Desce toda a prateleira
Diz que a vida 'tá legal

Eu bebo sim
Eu bebo sim eu 'to vivendo
Tem gente q não bebe
E 'tá morrendo

Eu bebo sim
Eu 'to vivendo
Tem gente que não bebe e 'tá morrendo

Tem gente q detesta um pileque
Diz que é coisa de moleque
Cafajeste ou coisa assim

Mas essa gente quando 'tá com a cara cheia
Vira chave de cadeia
Esvazia o botequim

Eu bebo sim
Eu bebo sim eu 'to vivendo
Tem gente que não bebe e 'tá morrendo

Eu bebo sim
Eu 'to vivendo
Tem gente que não bebe e 'tá morrendo

Bebida

Não faz mal a ninguém
Água faz mal a saúde

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elizeth Cardoso's song "Eu Bebo Sim" speak to the cultural significance and social perception of drinking in Brazilian society. The repetition of the phrase "eu bebo sim" ("I drink, yes") reinforces the idea that drinking is seen as a fundamental part of living and enjoying life to the fullest. The chorus contrasts this with the idea that those who do not drink are "morrendo" ("dying"), suggesting that they are missing out on a key aspect of life.

The lyrics also critique societal judgment of drinkers, as the verses describe how those who do not drink often look down on those who do, considering them "pilequeiros" ("drunks") or "cafajestes" ("scoundrels"). However, the song argues that those who abstain from alcohol are not necessarily healthier or better off, as evidenced by the line "água faz mal à saúde" ("water is bad for you").

Overall, the song celebrates the joy of drinking and the unique cultural significance it holds in Brazilian society, while also pushing back against societal stereotypes and judgments.

Line by Line Meaning

Eu bebo sim
I do drink

Eu 'to vivendo
I'm living

Tem gente que não bebe
There are people who don't drink

E 'tá morrendo
And they're dying

Tem gente que já 'tá com o pé na cova
There are people who are already on their deathbed

Não bebeu e isso prova
They didn't drink and that proves

Que a bebida não faz mal
That drinking isn't harmful

Uma pro santo, bota o choro, a saidera
One for the saint, let the tears flow, last drink

Desce toda a prateleira
Clear out the entire shelf

Diz que a vida 'tá legal
Says that life is great

Tem gente q detesta um pileque
There are people who hate getting drunk