Gal became one of Brazil's foremost Tropicália counterculture movement singers during the late 1960s and early 70s, quickly earning the title as one of the best and most acclaimed singers in Brazil, following a very succesful career with many hits and prestige over the years. During Tropicália, she became a political activist, coming into conflict with Brazil's government when dissent in music was censored, and later coming to represent the movement all alone in her country when her fellow Tropicália members and friends were exhiled to London due to the heavy dictatorship that was going on at the time.
Fellow musician Caetano Veloso, introduced her to Gilberto Gil and Tom Zé in 1963 (and later Maria Bethânia), who managed to secure her a recording deal in São Paulo for her debut album Domingo with Caetano Veloso. A bit before recording her first album, "Father of Bossa Nova" João Gilberto, met her and after a couple of hours hearing Gracinha (as she was known at the time) sing for him as he was playing the acoustic guitar, he said: "Gracinha, you're Brazil's greatest female singer". In the following years, Gal would prove his statement right with a fruitful and rewarding career, and with the encouragement of João Gilberto himself; her biggest idol.
Gal has recorded songs composed by a number of Brazil's most popular songwriters such as Antônio Carlos Jobim, Jorge Ben Jor, Chico Buarque, Rita Lee and especially her close friends Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil. She was also a member of the supergroup Doces Bárbaros, active in 1976, 1994 and 2002.
Meu Nome É Gal
Gal Costa Lyrics
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E desejo me corresponder
Com um rapaz que seja o tal
Meu nome é Gal
E não faz mal
Que ele não seja branco, não tenha cultura
De qualquer altura, eu amo igual
E tanto faz
Que ele tenha defeito
Ou traga no peito crença ou tradição
Meu nome é Gal
Eu amo igual
Ah, meu nome é Gal
Meu nome é Gal, tenho 24 anos
Nasci na Barra Avenida, Bahia
Todo dia eu sonho alguém pra mim
Acredito em Deus, gosto de baile, cinema
Admiro Caetano, Gil, Roberto, Erasmo
Macalé, Paulinho da Viola, Lanny
Rogério Sganzerla, Jorge Ben, Rogério Duprat
Waly, Dircinho, Nando
E o pessoal da pesada
E se um dia eu tiver alguém com bastante amor pra me dar
Não precisa sobrenome
Pois é o amor que faz o homem
Meu nome é Gal
E desejo me corresponder com um rapaz que seja o tal
Meu nome é Gal
E não faz mal
Que ele não seja branco, não tenha cultura
De qualquer altura, eu amo igual
Meu nome é Gal
Ai, ai, ai, ah
E tanto faz
Que ele tenha defeito
Ou traga no peito crença ou tradição
Meu nome é Gal
Eu amo igual
Meu nome é Gal
Meu nome é Gal
Eu amo igual
Meu nome é Gal
Meu nome é Gal
Meu nome é Gal
Meu nome é Gal
Meu nome é Gal
Meu nome é Gal
Meu nome é Gal
Meu nome é Gal
The song "Meu nome é Gal" by Gal Costa is a fun, upbeat tune about love and the desire to find the right person to correspond with. In the lyrics, Gal declares her name and her wish to correspond with the one who is just right for her. She makes it clear that race and cultural background do not matter to her, as long as she loves the person equally. Even flaws and imperfections are not a concern for her, as she just loves equally.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love without limitations or preconceived notions. Gal's declaration of love encompasses various different types of people, breaking down stereotypes and societal expectations. The message is clear: love is love, and it can be found in all kinds of places and people.
The melody is bouncy and upbeat, making it a fun song to dance to. The repetitive chorus of "Meu nome é Gal" adds a catchy, sing-along quality to the song. Gal's vocals are strong and confident, giving the lyrics even more impact.
Overall, "Meu nome é Gal" is a joyful song about love, diversity, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Meu nome é Gal
My name is Gal
E desejo me corresponder com o rapaz que seja o tal
And I wish to correspond with the guy who is 'the one'
Meu nome é Gal
My name is Gal
E não faz mal
And it doesn't matter
Que ele não seja branco
If he isn't white
Não tenha cultura
Doesn't have culture
De qualquer altura
No matter the height
Eu amo igual
I love the same
Meu nome é Gal
My name is Gal
E tanto faz
And it doesn't matter
Que ele tenha defeito
If he has flaws
Ou traga no peito
Or carries in his heart
Criança ou tradição
Child or tradition
Meu nome é Gal
My name is Gal
E eu amo igual
And I love the same
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Erasmo Esteves, Roberto Carlos Braga
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