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.
Vida
Gal Costa Lyrics
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Ainda vou te amar
Estrelas lá do céu
Virão consolar meu pobre coração
Vi e revi a nossa história
Relembro a toda hora
A nossa caminhada
Derrotas e vitórias
Vida que segue
Entrego a Deus o meu destino
A cada canção que canto eu vou deixando
Pedaços de mim pelo caminho
Transformando em flores os espinhos
Vou seguir a minha vida
Não sou mais uma menina
Tenho que enfrentar o mal
Seja lá qual for
Me fortalecer na dor
Vou seguir a minha vida
Não sou mais uma menina
Tenho que enfrentar o mal
Seja lá qual for
Me fortalecer na dor
In Gal Costa's song "Vida," the lyrics express the idea that even if love were to end, the singer would continue to love. She finds solace knowing that the stars shining in the sky will console her broken heart. The singer reflects on her relationship, remembering every moment they spent together, the ups and downs, and all the challenges they faced. Despite the challenges, she decides to leave her destiny to God, trusting that everything will work out for the best.
The song continues with the singer acknowledging that life goes on. She leaves a piece of herself behind with each song that she sings, transforming pain into something beautiful. The singer decides to move on with her life and face whatever challenges come her way, recognizing that she is no longer a girl but a mature woman who can stand strong in the face of adversity.
"Vida" is a song that inspires hope and resilience, urging listeners to embrace life's difficulties and transform them into something beautiful. The lyrics suggest that pain and heartbreak can be transformed into something positive when we face them head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Sim, se o amor se acabar
Yes, if love ends
Ainda vou te amar
I'll still love you
Estrelas lá do céu
Stars up in the sky
Virão consolar meu pobre coração
Will come to comfort my poor heart
Vi e revi a nossa história
I saw and reviewed our story
Relembro a toda hora
I remember all the time
A nossa caminhada
Our journey
Cada beijo, cada briga
Every kiss, every fight
Derrotas e vitórias
Defeats and victories
Vida que segue
Life goes on
Entrego a Deus o meu destino
I entrust my destiny to God
A cada canção que canto eu vou deixando
With every song I sing I'm leaving
Pedaços de mim pelo caminho
Pieces of me along the way
Transformando em flores os espinhos
Turning thorns into flowers
Vou seguir a minha vida
I'm going to continue my life
Não sou mais uma menina
I'm no longer a little girl
Tenho que enfrentar o mal
I have to face the bad
Seja lá qual for
Whatever it may be
Me fortalecer na dor
To strengthen myself in the pain
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Hyldon De Souza Silva
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