The beginning of Flor-de-Lis is closely related to the participation of Pedro Marques as percussionist in the "Adufe project", originally created by Jose Salgueiro as a spectacle for the Expo-98 aimed to showcase the traditional Portuguese instruments. The success of the project and several national and international performances between 1999 and 2000 started the willingness of Pedro Marques to explore all the richness of Portuguese music, combining it with world music.
The project begins to take shape in 2001 with the participation of several musicians in recording sessions, including Paulo Pereira, who has remained in the band since it's early days. Songs of the band were naturally created in a process involving various approaches and instruments. The band now performs not only the original compositions of Pedro Marques and Daniela Varela, but also songs of Eugenio de Andrade, Jose Regio, Ary dos Santos, David Mourao-Ferreira, Maria Jose de Castro.
The sound of the band is based on Portuguese folk music, the folklore of fado, but also merging it with sounds from other continents. Members of the band are Pedro Marques on percussion (Cajon, darbuka, timpani, conga, bongo, drums), Jose Camacho (Portuguese guitar and guitar), Jorge Marques (guitar and cavaquinho), Paulo Pereira (flute, soprano sax and tenor sax), Rolando Amaral (bass), Ana Sofia Campea (accordion), and lead singer - Daniela Varela.
Daniela started singing in the early age and at the age of 8 already took part in "Young singers of Lisbon" of Ana Faria, and from 10 years was performing in Filipe La Feria's "Jasmine and the Dream of Cinema" and "Godspell ". After a brief break, when she has discovered the interest in painting and illustration, she returned to singing and in 2008 has joined Flor-de-Lis.
*Origin: Lisbon, Portugal
*Genres: Folk, Acoustic
*Years active: 2004
*Members:
- Daniela Varela
- Paulo Pereira
- José Camacho
- Jorge Marques
- Ana Sofia Campeã
- Rolando Amaral
- Pedro Marques
Obrigado
Flor-de-Lis Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
De fazer o Mengão ter mais um dia de vitória
Obrigado, Jesus, por nos trazer sabedoria
E de mudar a nossa história
Obrigado, meu Jesus
Obrigado, Jesus, agradecemos a você
Obrigado, Jesus, somos Flamengo até morrer
Obrigado, Jesus, por todo bem que o senhor faz
Obrigado, meu Mengão
Obrigado, Mengão, por me dar tantas alegrias
Obrigado, Mengão, por mais um dia de vitória
Obrigado, Mengão, sua torcida contagia
E valoriza a sua história
Obrigado, meu Mengão
Obrigado, Mengão, por não deixar enfraquecer
Essa minha paixão de ser Flamengo até morrer
Obrigado, Mengão, por todo bem que você faz
Ser flamenguista é bom demais
The lyrics to Flor-de-Lis's song "Obrigado" express gratitude to Jesus for the joy and victories brought by being a fan of the Brazilian football club Flamengo. The singer thanks Jesus for the happiness of another day, and for helping Flamengo achieve another victory. The lyrics also express gratefulness for the wisdom provided by Jesus and for the positive changes that have occurred in the lives of the fans.
The song is a celebration of the strong sense of community and belonging that being a Flamengo fan provides. The lyrics thank Jesus for the positive impact that being a fan has on the lives of those who follow the club, and for the sense of pride and happiness that comes with being a part of a group that shares a passion for the team. The song also highlights the importance of perseverance and resilience, as the lyrics speak about not allowing their love for the team to weaken or diminish, no matter what.
Overall, "Obrigado" is a joyful and heartfelt expression of thanks and gratitude, not just for the football victories and happiness that being a Flamengo fan provides, but also for the sense of purpose and belonging that comes with being a part of a passionate community.
Line by Line Meaning
Obrigado, Jesus, por mais um dia de alegria
Thank you, Jesus, for another day of happiness
De fazer o Mengão ter mais um dia de vitória
For giving Mengão another day of victory
Obrigado, Jesus, por nos trazer sabedoria
Thank you, Jesus, for bringing us wisdom
E de mudar a nossa história
And for changing our story
Obrigado, meu Jesus
Thank you, my Jesus
Obrigado, Jesus, agradecemos a você
Thank you, Jesus, we thank you
Obrigado, Jesus, somos Flamengo até morrer
Thank you, Jesus, we are Flamengo forever
Obrigado, Jesus, por todo bem que o senhor faz
Thank you, Jesus, for all the good you do
Ser flamenguista é bom demais
Being a Flamengo fan is so good
Obrigado, meu Mengão
Thank you, my Mengão
Obrigado, Mengão, por me dar tantas alegrias
Thank you, Mengão, for giving me so much joy
Obrigado, Mengão, por mais um dia de vitória
Thank you, Mengão, for another day of victory
Obrigado, Mengão, sua torcida contagia
Thank you, Mengão, your fans are contagious
E valoriza a sua história
And value your history
Obrigado, meu Mengão
Thank you, my Mengão
Obrigado, Mengão, por não deixar enfraquecer
Thank you, Mengão, for not letting us weaken
Essa minha paixão de ser Flamengo até morrer
This passion of being Flamengo forever
Obrigado, Mengão, por todo bem que você faz
Thank you, Mengão, for all the good you do
Ser flamenguista é bom demais
Being a Flamengo fan is so good
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marquinho Fm, Neguinho Flor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JacKie Pereira
Ambas as versões do "Obrigado" estão fabulosas! Avante Flor-de-Lis! :-D
Jorge Céspedes
bella voz! amo desde Eurovisión
Teresa Varela
Grande dueto...linda música!! Obrigado!!
Marcelo Ramos
Obrigada Daniel pela partilha!!
BigMTBrain
Daniela Varela could sing Mary Had A Little Lamb and make it sound like the greatest song ever sung. She's soooo great!!
Daniel Oliveira
@MafaldaManuelaRamos =D