Taj Mahal
Gilberto Gil / Jorge Ben Lyrics
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História de amor
Que me contaram
E agora eu vou contar
Do amor do príncipe
Shah-Jehan pela princesa
Mumtaz Mahal
Do amor do príncipe
Nil Mahal...
Tê Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê...
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Uhou! Uhou!
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê
Tê Tê
Foi a mais linda
História de amor
Que me contaram
E agora eu vou contar
Do amor do príncipe
Shah-Jehan pela princesa
Mumtaz Mahal
Do amor do príncipe
Shah-Jehan pela princesa
Mumtaz Mahal...
Tê Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê
Taj Mahal (4x)
Uhou! Uhou!
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê...(2x)
Taj Mahal (4x)
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê...
Uhou! Uhou!
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê...(3x)
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê...
The song "Taj Mahal" by Gilberto Gil and Jorge Ben is a tribute to the love story of Shah-Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, who were real-life historical figures from India's Mughal era. The lyrics speak of how the storyteller was told the most beautiful love story, and now they will recount it. The love was between the prince Shah-Jahan and the princess Mumtaz Mahal. They refer to her as "Nil Mahal," which means blue palace. The repetition of the phrase "Taj Mahal" throughout the song refers to the mausoleum that Shah-Jahan built for Mumtaz after her death, which became one of the most iconic symbols of India.
The chorus of the song is a catchy series of "Tê Tê Tê, Têtêretê" that adds to the rhythm and energy of the song. The song frequently uses the phrase "Uhou! Uhou!" which adds to the lively and celebratory nature of the music. While the song is sung in Portuguese, the repeated use of the words "Taj Mahal" adds a universal quality to the music that can be understood across different languages and cultures.
Line by Line Meaning
Foi a mais linda
The most beautiful
História de amor
Love story
Que me contaram
That was told to me
E agora eu vou contar
And now I will tell
Do amor do príncipe
Of the love of the prince
Shah-Jehan pela princesa
Shah-Jehan for the princess
Mumtaz Mahal
Mumtaz Mahal
Do amor do príncipe
Of the love of the prince
Shah-Jehan pela princesa
Shah-Jehan for the princess
Nil Mahal...
Nil Mahal...
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Tê Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê, Têtêretê
Tê Tê
Tê Tê
Uhou! Uhou!
Uhou! Uhou!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jorge Menezes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maurowagnerfrancoferreira1196
É sensacional ❤
@fimmt684
Some serious talent right here, absolutely wonderful to hear them fly together in real-time. Only great, naturally born musicians/artists could achieve something like this.
Much love and admiration to the Brazilian people from Italy.
@myway74
i remember when Gilberto and Jorge performed in Italy in Rome for summer time..during the 85/86/87,open party in the Tevere river edge,great time and also Falcao was there,, those summer where HOT,e ci DIVERTIVAMO UN CASINO
@MrApacheRosePeacock
magnificent vibes
@nuwavegurl
This is beautiful music. Wish I spoke Portuguese right about now. But the music speaks louder than the words ever will. Thanks for sharing!
@VMBFV
+nuwavegurl The lyrics in this recording contain little Portuguese, actually. Most of the time, they speak and sing words that sound like African, Indian and native Brazilian words, but that don't have a specific meaning. What Jorge Ben sings in Portuguese is just "It was the most beautiful love story I've ever heard, and now I'm gonna tell it: the love between Prince Shah Jahan and Princess Mumtaz Mahal". Then we have the chorus: "de, de, de de re de de, de, de de re de de, de, de de re de de deeee" :)
@nuwavegurl
+VMBFV : WOW! thanks for that. it's amazing how very little words were spoken, but the song is still beautiful. Thanks for informing me about this. I greatly appreciate it.
@vickygraham2444
Tribalistas are also spectacular
@marciofellipe
Sem palavras! dois gênios juntos!
@nonatoveiga359
Nos anos 70 a minha colega Etelvina, me emprestou esse LP, fiquei por um mês com ele. Quando devolvi, fui até a Grandes Galerias, hoje Galeria do Rock e lá encomendei um a um logista, que levou dois meses até chegar o LP. No começo dos anos 2000 quando me desfiz de mais de 400 discos (LP´s e compactos) fiquei com um único disco que é este LP. De vez em quando ouço músicas desse disco aqui no You Tube. Para mim um dos melhores da MPB. Espero e sugiro que o Gil e Jorge façam uma turnê como fez Gil e Caetano. Fica aqui a sugestão.