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”.
Lindo Balão Azul
Guilherme Arantes Lyrics
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Porque sou um cientista
O meu papo é futurista,
É lunático
Eu vivo sempre no mundo da lua
Tenho alma de artista
Sou um gênio sonhador
E romântica (o)
Porque sou aventureiro
Desde o meu primeiro passo
Pro infinito
Eu vivo sempre no mundo da lua
Porque sou inteligente
Se você quer vir com a gente
Venha que será um barato
Pegar carona nessa cauda de cometa
Ver a Via-láctea,
Estrada tão bonita
Brincar de esconde-esconde
Numa nebulosa,
Voltar pra casa,
Nosso lindo balão azul
The lyrics to Guilherme Arantes's song Lindo Balão Azul depict a person who is constantly living in their own world, always lost in their thoughts and imagination. The persona in the song characterizes themselves as a scientist, an artist, and a dreamer. Their perspective is futuristic and they are often considered a lunatic by those who don't understand them. The persona is an adventurer always seeking new experiences and challenges, always pushing themselves beyond their limits, and striving towards infinity. They are intelligent and open-minded, welcoming others to join them in their world of wonder and innovation. The lyrics exude the persona's love for the universe and all that it has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu vivo sempre no mundo da lua
I tend to live in my imagination and dreamland
Porque sou um cientista
Because I am a scientist at heart, always curious to discover new things and explore the unknown
O meu papo é futurista,
My way of talking is futuristic, always envisioning what the future might hold
É lunático
It's a bit crazy, strange, and unconventional
Tenho alma de artista
I have a creative soul and love expressing myself through art and music
Sou um gênio sonhador
I am a dreaming genius, full of innovative ideas and visions
E romântica (o)
And also romantic, in touch with my emotions and sensitive to beauty
Porque sou aventureiro
I am an adventurer and enjoy taking risks, exploring new horizons and facing challenges
Desde o meu primeiro passo
From my earliest days, I had a thirst for discovery and exploration
Pro infinito
Towards infinity and beyond, I always strive to reach higher and go further
Porque sou inteligente
Because I am intelligent and have a keen mind, always seeking to learn and understand the world better
Se você quer vir com a gente
If you want to join us on our adventure and share in our experiences
Venha que será um barato
Come along, it will be a fun and thrilling ride
Pegar carona nessa cauda de cometa
Catch a ride on the tail of a comet, an exhilarating and fast-paced journey
Ver a Via-láctea, estrada tão bonita
See the Milky Way, a beautiful and awe-inspiring cosmic road
Brincar de esconde-esconde numa nebulosa,
Play hide-and-seek in a nebula, a colorful and mysterious cloud of gas and dust in outer space
Voltar pra casa, nosso lindo balão azul
Return home in our beautiful blue balloon, a symbol of our journey to explore the wonders of the universe
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUILHERME ARANTES
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