A core member of the Jovem Guarda ("Young Guard") scene of 1960's Brazilian pop-rock, Erasmo often appeared on television, in magazines and feature films with fellow teen idols Roberto Carlos and Wanderléa.
In contrast to his simpler pop-rock early sound, Erasmo went on to produce several of the more moody and introspective MPB records of the 1970's, including "Sonhos e Memórias" and "Carlos, Erasmo".
Carlos died on 22 November 2022, at the age of 81.
vida antiga
Erasmo Carlos Lyrics
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Contar de novo os meus pecados
E ver o céu que eu nunca vi ...
Quero andar de novo no passado
E quero ser seu convidado
E quero amar você aqui ...
Essa vida antiga
In Erasmo Carlos's "Vida Antiga," the singer expresses their desire to revisit their past and relive the experiences they once had. The first two lines reveal that the singer wants to send their messages once again and confess their sins, possibly indicating a longing for the innocence and freedom they once possessed. They then express their desire to see the sky they've never seen before, which could mean they're searching for a new perspective or a greater sense of wonder and discovery.
In the second verse, the singer wants to walk through the past once again and be the guest of the person they're addressing in the song. This could signify a desire to reconnect with a person from their past or to revisit a relationship that has since ended. The final line of the verse is a declaration of their love for this person in the present moment. The repetition of the phrase "Essa vida antiga" throughout the song suggests a mournful nostalgia for a time that has passed, and a longing to relive past experiences and emotions.
Overall, "Vida Antiga" is a poignantly nostalgic song about revisiting the past and rekindling old relationships and emotions. It encapsulates the feeling of wistfulness for a simpler, more innocent time, and the desire to recapture the experiences and connections that made that time special.
Line by Line Meaning
Quero mandar de novo os meus recados
I want to deliver my messages once again
Contar de novo os meus pecados
Tell my sins all over again
E ver o céu que eu nunca vi ...
And see the sky I've never seen before
Quero andar de novo no passado
I want to walk again in the past
E quero ser seu convidado
And I want to be your guest
E quero amar você aqui ...
And I want to love you here
Essa vida antiga ...
This old life...
Essa vida antiga
This old life
Contributed by Jayden W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.