Raimundo Fagner Cândido Lopes (born in Orós, Ceará, October 13, 1949) is a … Read Full Bio ↴Raimundo Fagner Cândido Lopes (born in Orós, Ceará, October 13, 1949) is a Brazilian singer, composer, musician, actor and music producer. He is commonly known by the stage name Fagner.

The youngest of the five children of José Fares, Lebanese immigrant to Brazil, and Dona Francisca, Fagner was born in Fortaleza, the capital of the state of Ceará, although his birth was recorded in Orós.

At the age of five years he won a youth competition at a local radio station. As a teen, he formed vocal and instrumental groups and began to compose his own music. In 1968 he won the Festival de Música Popular do Ceará (Popular Music Festival of Ceará) with his song "Nada Sou" (I am Nothing).

In 1971 he moved to the capital Brasília, taking first place in the Festival de Música Popular do Centro de Estudos Universitários de Brasília (Popular Music Festival of the University Studies Center of Brasília) with his piece "Mucuripe" (with collaborator Belchior), which was later recorded by artist Elis Regina, and became Fagner's first notable success as a composer. He won prizes in other categories with additional pieces, as well.

He has had a distinguished career as a performer, singer, songwriter and composer for over 3 decades, and is also known for his collaborations with other MPB artists such as Caetano Veloso, Roberta Miranda, Chico Buarque and others.

Flor Do Algodão
Fagner Lyrics

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Feira no sol
Quem vai no verão
O cheiro da flor
Produz algodão

Fruto na mão
Chuchu, agrião
Pepino, tomate

No chão do sertão

Araça azul, manera Frufru

Que a dor do sertão
Reluz na cor do meu azulão

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fagner's song Flor Do Algodão paint a beautiful picture of the summer season in the countryside of Brazil. The song talks about a market in the sun where one can find the scent of cotton producing flowers. The imagery is vivid and conveys a sense of warmth and serenity that one associates with the summer season. The song also makes a reference to the abundance of fruits and vegetables found in the region. The singer mentions chuchu, agrião, pepino, and tomate, adding a touch of realism to the song. The reference to the fruits and vegetables creates an ambiance that is both earthy and wholesome.

The second stanza of the song is equally evocative, with the singer referring to a particular fruit, the Araça azul, and a bird, the azulão. The bird's color reflects the pain and suffering of the region. The song offers a glimpse into the life of farmers and their struggles in the harsh climate of the Brazilian Northeast. The lyrics are poignant, and the melody is soulful, conveying a sense of melancholy that is both beautiful and reflective.

Line by Line Meaning

Feira no sol
The open-air market is under the sun

Quem vai no verão
Those who can brave the summer heat and attend

O cheiro da flor
The scent of the flower

Produz algodão
Yields cotton

Fruto na mão
Fruit in hand

Chuchu, agrião
Chayote, watercress

Pepino, tomate
Cucumber, tomato

No chão do sertão
On the dry land of the backcountry

Araça azul, manera Frufru
Blue guava, how stylish

Que a dor do sertão
That the pain of the backcountry

Reluz na cor do meu azulão
Shines in the color of my bluebird