From 1972 until 1975, when this record was made, Santiago’s main gig was as ‘crooner’ in Ed Lincoln’s Orchestra. As Lincoln’s long time friend and cohort, it was obvious that Durval Ferreira, (in his capacity as Artistic Director at CID) would be one of the first to recognise the extraordinary talent of the young singer; thus Ferreira signed a deal with Santiago to make this album, supported by absolutely the best players and arrangers, and singing songs by Brazil’s best composers. ‘Emilio Santiago’ is one of the jewels in the crown of the CID catalogue. whatmusic.com is very proud to present Santiago’s classic, reissued in its original form for the first time.
Manha De Carnaval
Emílio Santiago Lyrics
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Na vida uma nova canção
Cantando só teus olhos
Teu rosto tuas mãos
Pois há de haver um dia
Em que virás
Das cordas do meu violão
Vem uma voz
Falar dos beijos perdidos
Nos lábios teus
Canta o meu coração
Alegria voltou
Tão feliz na manhã desse amor.
The lyrics of the song Manhã de Carnaval translated as "Morning of Carnival" in English creates a vivid picture of a beautiful morning that brings forth a new song of hope and anticipation. The writer talks about the emotions he experiences by singing about the beauty of the morning and the effect it has on his heart. He describes the beauty of the person he loves using the eyes, face, and hands as examples. The lyrics mention a day that will come when the person he loves will come to him.
The songwriter then metaphorically refers to his guitar strings as the only thing that can seek out his lover's attention. He speaks of a lost love that he wishes to rediscover through his music. The lyrics mention kisses that were once shared and are now forlorn. The writer speaks about how the music of his guitar is the only language that can express his sorrowful heart.
The overall theme of the song is of love and hope that is expressed through the beauty of a morning. It speaks of the importance of music as an essential medium to express emotions that words alone cannot express. It talks about the longing for someone who once was, and the hope that someday they will return. Moreover, the lyrics of the song beautifully represent the Brazilian concept of "saudade," which means the feeling of longing or nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Manhã tão bonita manhã
Morning so beautiful, morning
Na vida uma nova canção
In life a new song
Cantando só teus olhos
Singing only of your eyes
Teu rosto tuas mãos
Your face, your hands
Pois há de haver um dia
For there must be a day
Em que virás
When you will come
Das cordas do meu violão
From the strings of my guitar
Que só teu amor procurou
That only your love sought
Vem uma voz
Comes a voice
Falar dos beijos perdidos
Speaking of the lost kisses
Nos lábios teus
On your lips
Canta o meu coração
My heart sings
Alegria voltou
Joy has returned
Tão feliz na manhã desse amor
So happy in the morning of this love
Writer(s): Luiz Bonfa, Antonio Maria
Contributed by Isabella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.