He began his career as a bossa nova musician, but soon began writing songs that reflected a new focus on political awareness and social activism, along with fellow singer Caetano Veloso. In the 1970s, Gil added new elements of African and North American music to his already broad palette, and continued to release a steady stream of albums, including Realce and Refazenda. João Gilberto recorded Gil's "Eu Vim da Bahia" ("I Came from Bahia") on his classic João Gilberto LP.
In 1969, Gil and Veloso, whose status in Brazil was, and is, equivalent to that of John Lennon and Paul McCartney in the English-speaking world, were arrested by the military government of Brazil for anti-government activities. Upon their release, the pair both moved to London. Gil began playing with groups like Yes, Pink Floyd and The Incredible String Band, while continuing his solo career. In the 1970s, he toured the US and recorded an English-language album. He worked with Jimmy Cliff and released in 1980 a cover of "No Woman, No Cry" (Bob Marley & the Wailers) that was a massive hit and introduced reggae to Brazil.
Gil continued recording, performing and involving himself in various social causes, and was eventually elected a city councillor in his home town Salvador in 1989. His 1993 album with Caetano Veloso, Tropicália 2, featured a cover of a Jimi Hendrix song, "Wait Until Tomorrow", and is regarded as one of his finest efforts since the late 1960s.
When President Lula da Silva took office in January 2003, he chose Gil to serve as Brazil's new Minister of Culture, a post he held until 2008. While minister, Gil released his songs "Refazenda", "Rebento" and "Refavela" under the Creative Commons Sampling License.
In May 2005 Gil was awarded the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the first Latin American recipient of the annual award, which was given to him by the King of Sweden. Gil also performed four songs in an outdoors concert the day before the award show and again at the show with only two songs, accompanied by Jimmy Cliff.
In September 2005 he was awarded the Légion d'honneur from the French Government. This coincided with the Année du Brésil en France (Brazil's Year in France).
His daughter Preta Gil is also a musician.
Lick Samba
Gilberto Gil Lyrics
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Oh, lick samba
Me say, lick samba, lick samba
Oh now, oh lick samba
I could not resist, lick samba, lick samba,
Oh now, another like this, lick samba
Oh now, oh lick samba
Oh lick samba,
I'll go on, I'll feel the pain,
Oh lick samba
And it's not that I am weak,
Oh lick samba
But it's that I'm on a peak, oh darling,
Oh lick samba Just a
Lick samba, lick samba, lick samba
I say, oh lick samba
Oh now, oh lick samba, oh lick samba
Bring it up a-lick it one time,
Oh lick samba
I'll settle the little a claim,
Oh lick samba
You can write it down in my name,
Oh lick samba
Morning time, noon or night,
Oh lick samba
Lick samba, lick samba, lick samba,
Oh lick samba, Oh darling,
Oh lick samba
If it's morning time, I'm ready,
Oh lick samba
And if it's late at night, I'm steady
The lyrics of Gilberto Gil's song "Lick Samba" focus on the idea of surrendering to the rhythm of samba. The repetition of the phrase "lick samba" serves as a way to emphasize the importance of letting go and giving in to the irresistible beat. The lines "And though I know you'll hurt me again / I'll go on, I'll feel the pain" reveal the emotional power of samba, as if the music itself has a hold on the singer, despite the pain it may cause them.
The lyric "Bring it up a-lick it one time" shows the erotic undertones that are often present in samba, emphasizing the sensuality and passion of the genre. The repetition of "oh lick samba" creates a sense of insistence, as if the singer cannot get enough of the music and wants to experience it in as many ways as possible. Overall, the lyrics of "Lick Samba" convey the idea of surrendering to passion, allowing oneself to be carried away by the force of the rhythm and the emotions it evokes.
Line by Line Meaning
Lick samba, lick samba, lick samba
Enjoy the rhythm and beats of the samba music
Oh, lick samba
Expressing the pleasure and love for samba music
Me say, lick samba, lick samba
Repeating the appeal to indulge in samba music
Oh now, oh lick samba
Continuing to enjoy the samba music
I could not resist, lick samba, lick samba,
Unable to resist the temptation to enjoy samba music again and again
Oh now, another like this, lick samba
Craving for another samba music of the same kind
And though I know you'll hurt me again,
Expecting the pain and discomfort from the samba music
Oh lick samba,
Enduring the pain and still enjoying the samba music
I'll go on, I'll feel the pain,
Choosing to endure the pain and continue enjoying the samba music
And it's not that I am weak,
Strength to endure the pain of samba music
But it's that I'm on a peak, oh darling,
Feeling the heights of happiness and pleasure from the samba music
Just a
Simply an appeal to enjoy the samba music
Bring it up a-lick it one time,
Encouraging to enjoy the samba music with full energy and enthusiasm
I'll settle the little a claim,
Ready to take responsibility for the consequences of enjoying the samba music
You can write it down in my name,
Proud of being associated with samba music and ready to acknowledge it
Morning time, noon or night,
Anytime is a good time to enjoy samba music
Oh lick samba, Oh darling,
Expressing love and passion for samba music
If it's morning time, I'm ready,
Feeling the urge to enjoy samba music at any time
And if it's late at night, I'm steady
Steadfast in continuing to enjoy samba music late into the night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY
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alberto
até o próprio Bob Marley ficaria maravilhado, uma obra prima sintética, antológica, Gilberto Gil eu te amo.
mano jeff
Já surgiu algo parecido ???