As a teenager, he was a member of the band Os Polissonantes, which also featured Brazilian actor Kadu Moliterno on bass guitar. In 1969, Arantes started the band Moto Perpétuo with fellow students from São Paulo University (USP) Architecture course.
Arantes dropped out of university to dedicate himself to his solo career, and in 1976, his song "Meu Mundo e Nada Mais" (My world and nothing more) was picked by Brazil’s main TV station Rede Globo to be featured in the soundtrack of soap opera Anjo Mau. The song was a hit, and Arantes toured the country for the first time.
His first self-titled album was released the same year on Globo's Som Livre label. The song "Cuide-se Bem" (Take good care of yourself) from the same record, was also picked by Globo for another soap opera, Duas Vidas.
Arantes went on to write 23 additional songs for soap operas soundtracks, most of them becoming radio hits. Besides his solo work, he has also written songs for artists such as Gang 90 & Absurdettes, Elis Regina, Marina Lima and Maria Bethânia.
He had several hits during the 80s including: “Brincar de Viver”, "Meu Mundo e Nada Mais”, “Planeta Água" "Cheia de Charme”, "Coisas do Brasil” among many others. Most of his songs are written by him, and some in collaboration with other composers.
His songs have also achieved success in the voice of major Brazilian artists such as: Elis Regina, Caetano Veloso, Roberto Carlos, Cláudia Telles, Gang 90, Biafra, Ana Belém, Quarteto em Cy, Jessé, Cauby Peixoto, Belchior, Ney Matogrosso, Luiz Ayrão, Sandra Sá, MPB-4, Fafá de Belém, A Cor do Som, Vanusa, Zizi Possi, Joanna, Eliete Negreiros, Emílio Santiago, Barão Vermelho, Os Cariocas, 14 Bis, Flávio Venturini, Verônica Sabino, Ná Ozetti, Pena Branca & Xavantinho, Nenhum de Nós, Klébi, Chitãozinho e Xororó, Maria Bethânia, Leila Pinheiro, Sá & Guarabira, and others.
Arantes is stil a prolific artist - his 2017 album Flores & Cores (Flowers & Colors), was elected the 13th best Brazilian album of the year by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone.
In 2018 he composed a song for major Brazilian singer Gal Costa titled “Puro sangue” (Pure Blood) for her album “A Pele do Futuro” (“Future Skin”).
He keeps composing for soap operas, writing the pop song “Magia do Amor” for Globo’s soap “Verão 90” (Summer 90); and in December 2018 he released the single “Nossa Imensidão a Dois”.
Lamento Lhe Encontrar Triste
Guilherme Arantes Lyrics
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Que pena você não ter o meu ponto de vista
Lamento lhe encontrar triste
Lamento lhe rever assim...
Eu tenho motivos de estar alegre, e não nego.
Embora prá ser feliz não precise motivo
Lamento lhe encontrar triste
Lamento lhe rever assim...
Às coisas que faço
Que pena você, tão jovem, ter tanto cansaço
Lamento lhe encontrar triste
Lamento lhe rever assim...
These lyrics are from the Brazilian musician Guilherme Arantes's song "Lamento Lhe Encontrar Triste". The song is about encountering someone who seems sad and unhappy, and feeling sorry for them. In the first verse, Arantes expresses his disappointment that the person he's speaking to is "beating themselves against the knife's edge" and doesn't share his point of view. Arantes's perspective is one of happiness and optimism, but the person he's addressing seems to be stuck in a negative mindset.
The second verse is about Arantes's own happiness, which he admits doesn't need any specific reason to exist. He seems to be contrasting his own positive outlook with the person he's addressing, who is still unhappy despite there being so much to be happy about. The third verse continues this theme, with Arantes expressing sadness that the person he's speaking to doesn't appreciate the things he does, and seems to be weighed down by fatigue and exhaustion.
Overall, "Lamento Lhe Encontrar Triste" is a melancholy but empathetic song about seeing others struggle with sadness and negativity. Its bittersweet tone is typical of Guilherme Arantes's music, which often blends pop sensibilities with introspective lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Que pena você dar murros em ponta de faca
It's a shame to see you wasting your energy and effort on something that's not worth it or will not produce the desired result.
Que pena você não ter o meu ponto de vista
It's a shame that you don't share my perspective or point of view, which could be helpful to you in this situation.
Lamento lhe encontrar triste
I'm sorry to see you feeling sad and down.
Lamento lhe rever assim...
I'm sorry to see you again in this state of mind.
Eu tenho motivos de estar alegre, e não nego.
I have reasons to be happy, and I admit it.
Embora prá ser feliz não precise motivo
However, one does not need a reason to be happy.
Que pena você não dar crédito
It's a shame that you don't believe or give credit to the things that I do.
Às coisas que faço
To the things that I do.
Que pena você, tão jovem, ter tanto cansaço
It's a shame that you, being so young, are tired and exhausted.
Lamento lhe encontrar triste
I'm sorry to see you feeling sad and down.
Lamento lhe rever assim...
I'm sorry to see you again in this state of mind.
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ana Oliveira
Música linda né ? Música gostosa de se ouvir . Não se faz mais obra prima como essa neste país de misericórdia ... Viva o Guilherme Arantes pra sempre !
Jose GUSMAO FILHO
UMA AULA PARA A NOSSA JUVENTUDE...
Davi Almeida Pinheiro
Gênio do pop!
Fjorlane
@Kurupira Real Oi! A trajetória dele se encaixa mais nesse gênero. Veja AS HISTÓRIAS no canal.
Kurupira Real
Davi Almeida Pinheiro por que pop?
Reinaldo Favoreto
Tantas pérolas perdidas por esses albuns dos anos 70
Viviane Souza
💁❤