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.
Quer Dizer
Fagner Lyrics
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Que faz pensar que toda pedra voa
Na solidão de um coração gemendo
Quem chora triste nunca ri, à toa
E saberá o peso do tormento
Encontrará toda novilha boa
E pelos campos quem virá
Na vida todo dia passará
Louco quem virá ardendo de amor...
The lyrics of Fagner's song "Quer Dizer" are filled with emotional depth and introspection. The first two lines, "Na aventura de um pensamento / Que faz pensar que toda pedra voa" speak to the power of imagination and the ability to transcend the limitations of reality. The idea that "toda pedra voa" (every stone can fly) is a metaphor for the limitless possibilities that exist within the human mind.
The next two lines, "Na solidão de um coração gemendo / Quem chora triste nunca ri, à toa" delve into the theme of loneliness and sadness. The image of a "coração gemendo" (heart moaning) is a powerful one, conveying the intense pain of being alone and unhappy. The line "Quem chora triste nunca ri, à toa" means that those who cry when they're sad never laugh for no reason. This suggests that people who experience intense emotions are able to appreciate the small joys of life, and that happiness is never taken for granted.
The third line, "E saberá o peso do tormento / Encontrará toda novilha boa" speaks to the idea that suffering can teach valuable lessons. The "peso do tormento" (weight of torment) refers to the difficult times in life that can feel overwhelming. But by enduring these challenges, one can become stronger and wiser. The phrase "encontrará toda novilha boa" is a reference to a biblical parable, in which a shepherd leaves his flock to find a lost lamb. This line suggests that even in the midst of suffering, there are opportunities for growth and discovery.
The final two lines, "E pelos campos quem virá / Alegre quer dizer / Na vida todo dia passará / Louco quem virá ardendo de amor..." convey a sense of hope and joy. The idea that someone will come "pelas campos" (through the fields) suggests the arrival of a new opportunity or a new love. The phrase "Alegre quer dizer" means "happy means," implying that the arrival of this person will bring happiness. The final line, "Louco quem virá ardendo de amor" (crazy the one who comes burning with love) suggests that the arrival of love can be both exciting and overwhelming, but ultimately it is worth pursuing.
Overall, the lyrics of "Quer Dizer" convey a complex array of emotions, including loneliness, suffering, hope, and joy. The song encourages listeners to embrace their emotions and find meaning even in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Na aventura de um pensamento
In the journey of a thought
Que faz pensar que toda pedra voa
That makes us believe that every stone can fly
Na solidão de um coração gemendo
In the solitude of a moaning heart
Quem chora triste nunca ri, à toa
Those who cry with sadness never laugh without reason
E saberá o peso do tormento
And will know the weight of torment
Encontrará toda novilha boa
Will find all good heifers
E pelos campos quem virá
And through the fields who will come
Alegre quer dizer
With happiness, it means
Na vida todo dia passará
Every day will pass in life
Louco quem virá ardendo de amor...
Crazy is the one who will come burning with love...
Contributed by Tristan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@edsmrocha
Que bom saber que tantas pessoas admiram a obra! Acho que estou só mas quando vejo tantos elogios me sinto amparado. Obrigado a todos!
@adrianogomes7402
Que música!!!!! Parabéns Raimundo fagner
@silviobasilio5241
Eita, minha juventude, esse LP Beleza, não tenha parelha, parabéns a esse grande artista Raimundo Fagner.
@franciscowerlonsilva3627
"Na aventura de um pensamento, que faz pensar que toda pedra voa, na solidão de uma coração gemendo, quem chora triste nunca ri à toa! Poesia pura!
@rutensrutens7674
PARA ALE´M DA BELEZA DA LETRA, MELODIA E ARRANJOS,
FAGNER É O CANTOR PIKA DAS GALÁXIAS.
Todo fã tenta cantar assim, mas só ele faz.
TE AMO.
@arnoldobernardo9967
Só gratidão Fagner
@user-jv7ut6vy9j
Admirador da obra de Fagner desde 1980, pura poesia !
@MrFjrjs
"quem chora triste nunca ri à toa"
@roseliaclementedesantana372
Amo a composição e o cantor Raimundo Fagner. Linda a voz e a interpretação . Ele canta com a alma e com o coração ❤️🤩
@eduardomanguinho
30/12/2021 22:53 só lembranças boas