As a teenager, Sangalo started to sing and play acoustic guitar at events, festivals and presentations of the school where she studied. Her debut show happened in the Ondina Neighborhood, Salvador, in August 1992. With that show she won the Dorival Caymmi trophy, the Grammy of Bahian music.
In 1993, Sony decided to reform the axé group Banda Eva and she was chosen as the lead singer. With her charismatic image, their first album soon topped the Brazilian album chart. Her live album with the band, Banda Eva Ao Vivo, was their best-selling album, selling over a million copies in 1997. In 1999, she decided to start a solo career and released her first self-titled album. With lots of upbeat Bahian rhythms and axé, the album received gold and platinum certification. The following year she released another album, Beat Beleza, which also achieved platinum status.
In 2001 she released the album Festa. The title teack was very popular and the album got platinum certification. "Festa" was her biggest hit single up to that point and the video also received huge airplay. "Festa" ended up being the most popular song of 2001 in Brazil. In 2002, she released the compilation album Se Eu Não Te Amasse Tanto Assim, titled after one of her biggest number-one hits. The album, which features a duet with American singer Brian McKnight, didn't sell as much , but was still a hit. Following Se Eu Não Te Amasse Tanto Assim, she released Clube Carnavalesco Inocentes Em Progresso in 2003. It was the lowest-selling solo album of her career but it still managed to receive gold certification.
Her first solo live album MTV Ao Vivo Ivete Sangalo released in 2004, included her biggest hits, lots of them never released on an album before, and some Banda Eva hits. The album received diamond certification and was the second best-selling album of 2004.
Her 2005 album, As Supernovas, received triple platinum certification shortly after it's release. The album was less upbeat than the others and included some songs with a 70's touch, with the big influence of Brazilian singer Ed Motta. She also included the hit "Soy Loco Por Ti America", a Gilberto Gil song. "Quando a Chuva Passar" recently reached number two on the Brazilian singles chart and was notable for being nominated at the Latin Grammy Awards, an uncommon feature for a non-Spanish speaking singer.
On December 16, 2006, she performed in the biggest stadium in the world, Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, where Paul McCartney, Rolling Stones, Kiss, The Police, and Madonna have also performed. She was the first Brazilian act to perform in this stadium since pop phenomenon Sandy & Junior in 2002.
Ivete has sold more than 7 million CD copies and more than 2.5 million DVD copies.
Could You Be Loved / Citação Musical Do Rap: Se Ligue
Ivete Sangalo Lyrics
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Or even try to school ya! Oh, no!
We've got a mind of our own
So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right!
Love would never leave us alone,
I'm the darkness there must come out to light
Stay alive
Could you be love, ow now! And be loved?
Don't let them change ya, oh!
Or even rearrange ya! Oh, no!
We've got a life to live oh oh oh
They say: Only! Only!
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Stay alive! Oh!
Could you be love and be loved?
Could you be love, ow now! And be loved?
Could you be, could you be, could you be love?
Could you be, could you be love?
Could you be, could you be, could you be love?
Could you be, could you be love?
Say something! Say something!
Say something! Say something!
Say something! Say something!
Say something! Say something!
Say something! Say something!
Say something! Say something!
Say something! Say something!
Say something! Say something!
Se ligue na ternura, se ligue no amor
Se ligue na ternura, se ligue na cor
Se ligue na alegria, se ligue no prazer
Se ligue e fique atento, se ligue e fique astral
Que minha alma já está como está
Tenho a paz, vou feliz, vou cantar
Could you be love and be loved?
Could you be love, ow now! And be loved?
Could you be love and be loved?
Could you be love, ow now! And be loved?
Could you be love and be loved?
Could you be love, ow now! And be loved?
The lyrics of "Could You Be Loved / Citação Musical do Rap: Se Ligue" by Ivete Sangalo & Alexandre Carlo is a collaboration between two Brazilian musicians, paying tribute to the iconic song "Could You Be Loved" by Bob Marley. The lyrics carry a message of empowerment, urging listeners not to be fooled or manipulated by others. They emphasize the importance of independent thinking and living life on one's own terms.
The opening lines, "Don't let them fool ya, Or even try to school ya! Oh, no! We've got a mind of our own," convey a sense of defiance against those who try to deceive or control. The lyrics encourage individuals to stand up for themselves and assert their own beliefs and perspectives. The phrase "Go to hell if what you're thinking is not right!" asserts the idea that individuals should trust their own judgment and not be swayed by others' opinions.
The refrain, "Could you be love and be loved?" is a direct reference to Bob Marley's original song, expressing the universal desire for love and acceptance. The repetition of this phrase throughout the lyrics emphasizes the importance of love and the belief that it can overcome any obstacle. The phrase "Stay alive" serves as a reminder to persevere and continue fighting for what one believes in.
Overall, the lyrics of the song embody the spirit of individuality, love, and resilience, delivering a powerful message of self-empowerment and the pursuit of authentic happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let them fool ya,
Do not allow others to deceive you,
Or even try to school ya! Oh, no!
Or attempt to educate you against your will!
We've got a mind of our own
We possess independent thoughts and opinions
So go to hell if what you're thinking is not right!
So disregard anyone who disagrees with your beliefs!
Love would never leave us alone,
Love will always be by our side,
I'm the darkness there must come out to light
Even in times of darkness, there is always a path to enlightenment
Stay alive
Continue to persevere and live on
Could you be love and be loved?
Are you capable of both loving and being loved?
Could you be love, ow now! And be loved?
Can you embody love and receive love in return?
Don't let them change ya, oh!
Do not allow others to alter your true self
Or even rearrange ya! Oh, no!
Or attempt to modify who you are!
We've got a life to live oh oh oh
We have a purpose and experiences to embrace
They say: Only! Only!
They claim that only a specific group can survive!
Only the fittest of the fittest shall survive
Only those who are the strongest and most adaptable will endure
Stay alive! Oh!
Continue to persevere and strive for survival!
Could you be, could you be, could you be love?
Can you embody, embrace, and spread love?
Could you be, could you be love?
Are you capable of embodying love?
Say something! Say something!
Express yourself! Make your voice heard!
Se ligue na ternura, se ligue no amor
Connect with tenderness, connect with love
Se ligue na ternura, se ligue na cor
Connect with tenderness, connect with color
Se ligue na alegria, se ligue no prazer
Connect with joy, connect with pleasure
Se ligue e fique atento, se ligue e fique astral
Stay connected and stay focused, stay in a positive state of mind
Que minha alma já está como está
For my soul is already as it is
Tenho a paz, vou feliz, vou cantar
I have peace, I am happy, I will sing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bob Marley
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