Many eminent Brazilian artists recorded his compositions, including Maria Bethânia, Simone, Elis Regina, Fagner, and Joanna. Notable covers include hits like "Sangrando", "Mulher, e daí" and "Começaria tudo outra vez".
A Felicidade Bate A Sua Porta
Gonzaguinha Lyrics
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Partiu nesse instante na Rádio Nacional
A gare principal da central
Carregado de iôiôs e colares, e cocares
Missangas e tangas e sambas
Para o nosso carnaval
O trem da alegria promete, mete, mete, mete e garante
Que o berço será mais confortável
Que o sonho será interminável
Que a vida será colorida etc. E tal
Que a dona felicidade baterá em cada porta
"E que importa a mula manca
Se eu quero . . .
The first verse of Gonzaguinha's song A Felicidade Bate A Sua Porta describes a train of joy that has just left the main train station of the city headed to the national radio station. The train is loaded with different accessories that are associated with the carnival such as iôiôs, colares, cocares, missangas, tangas and sambas among other things. The second verse describes the promises made by this train of joy. It promises that happiness will be cheaper, the cradle will be more comfortable, dreams will be endless, and life will be more colorful. It ends with the promise that happiness will knock on every door, and the fact that nothing else matters as long as the person desires it.
The song reflects the culture and tradition of Brazilians and their love for the famous carnival. It also highlights the belief that happiness is attainable despite the challenges and problems that come with life. With the portrayal of the train of joy, the song creates a sense of optimism that whatever negative experiences one goes through, happiness is always available.
Line by Line Meaning
O trem da alegria saiu agora
The joy train just left
Partiu nesse instante na Rádio Nacional
It departed in this moment from Rádio Nacional
A gare principal da central
From the main station of the central [train]
Carregado de iôiôs e colares, e cocares
Loaded with yo-yos, necklaces, and headdresses
Missangas e tangas e sambas
Beads, thongs, and sambas
Para o nosso carnaval
For our carnival
O trem da alegria promete, mete, mete, mete e garante
The joy train promises, promises, promises, and guarantees
Que o riso será mais barato d'ora, d'ora, d'ora em diante
That laughter will be cheaper from now on
Que o berço será mais confortável
That the cradle will be more comfortable
Que o sonho será interminável
That the dream will be endless
Que a vida será colorida etc. E tal
That life will be colorful and so on
Que a dona felicidade baterá em cada porta
That happiness will knock on every door
"E que importa a mula manca
"And what does it matter if the mule is lame
Se eu quero . . .
If I want . . .
Contributed by Elliot F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.