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.
Sangrando
Emílio Santiago Lyrics
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Por favor entenda
Que palavra por palavra
Eis aqui uma pessoa se entregando
Coração na boca peito aberto
Vou sangrando
São as lutas dessa nossa vida
Que eu estou cantando
Essa força tanta
Tudo que você ouvir
Esteja certa
Que estarei vivendo
Veja o brilho dos meus olhos
E o tremor nas minhas mãos
E o meu corpo tão suado
Transbordando toda raça e emoção
E se eu chorar
E o sal molhar o meu sorriso
Não se espante cante
Que o teu canto é minha força
Pra cantar
Quando eu soltar a minha voz
Por favor entenda
É apenas o meu jeito de viver
O que é amar
The lyrics of Emílio Santiago's song "Sangrando" convey a deep sense of vulnerability and raw emotion. The singer speaks directly to the listener, asking them to understand that with every word he sings, he is baring his soul and giving himself over completely. He describes feeling as though his heart is in his mouth, his chest wide open, and he is bleeding from the wounds inflicted by the struggles of life which he is singing about.
As he summons the strength to open his throat, he acknowledges the power of his voice and the impact his words may have on those listening. He implores them to know that when they hear him, they are hearing his truth, his experience, and his very being. He describes the physical manifestations of this release - the trembling in his hands, the sweat pouring from his body, the tears mingling with his smile.
Ultimately, he finds solace in knowing that he is not alone, that his pain and his struggles are shared, and that the act of singing itself can provide the strength and endurance he needs to carry on. Through his song, he invites the listener to join him, to sing along, to share in the experience and the catharsis it brings.
Overall, "Sangrando" is a poignant expression of what it means to live with authenticity, vulnerability, and emotional honesty. Through his words and his voice, Emílio Santiago invites us to face our fears and our pain, to embrace our humanity, and to find the courage to keep singing, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Quando eu soltar a minha voz
When I unleash my voice
Por favor entenda
Please understand
Que palavra por palavra
That word by word
Eis aqui uma pessoa se entregando
Here is a person surrendering
Coração na boca peito aberto
Heart on my sleeve, chest wide open
Vou sangrando
I go bleeding
São as lutas dessa nossa vida
These are the struggles of our lives
Que eu estou cantando
That I am singing about
Quando eu abrir minha garganta
When I open my throat
Essa força tanta
This great force
Tudo que você ouvir
Everything you hear
Esteja certa
Be certain
Que estarei vivendo
That I will be living
Veja o brilho dos meus olhos
See the shine in my eyes
E o tremor nas minhas mãos
And the trembling in my hands
E o meu corpo tão suado
And my heavily sweating body
Transbordando toda raça e emoção
Overflowing with all my race and emotion
E se eu chorar
And if I cry
E o sal molhar o meu sorriso
And salt water wets my smile
Não se espante cante
Don't be surprised, sing
Que o teu canto é minha força
Your singing is my strength
Pra cantar
To sing
É apenas o meu jeito de viver
It's just my way of living
O que é amar
What love is
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.