Conceição
Jair Rodrigues Lyrics


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Conceição
Eu me lembro muito bem
Vivia no morro a sonhar
Com coisas que o morro não tem
Foi então
Que lá em cima apareceu
Alguém que lhe disse a sorrir
Que, descendo à cidade, ela iria subir

Se subiu
Ninguém sabe, ninguém viu
Pois hoje seu nome mudou
E estranhos caminhos pisou
Só eu sei
Que tentando a subida descer
E agora daria um milhão
Para ser outra vez
Conceição

Conceição
Eu me lembro muito bem
Vivia no morro a sonhar
Com coisas que o morro não tem
Foi então
Que lá em cima apareceu
Alguém que lhe disse a sorrir
Que, descendo à cidade, ela iria subir

Mas se subiu
Ninguém sabe, ninguém viu
Pois hoje seu nome mudou
E estranhos caminhos pisou
Só eu sei
Que tentando a subida descer
E agora daria um milhão
Para ser outra vez
Conceição

Só eu sei
Que tentando a subida descer
E agora daria um milhão




Para ser outra vez
Conceição

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jair Rodrigues's song "Conceição" paint a poignant picture of a woman named Conceição who lived in a hillside favela and dreamt of a life beyond the limitations and struggles of her humble surroundings. The opening verse reflects on her vivid dreams and aspirations for things that were beyond the reach of the favela, symbolizing her desire for a better life. However, her fate takes a turn when someone from above promises her that if she descends to the city, she will rise up in the world.


The lyrics suggest that Conceição may have taken the chance and descended from the morro to try her luck in the city. The uncertainty surrounding her journey is highlighted by the line "Ninguém sabe, ninguém viu" (no one knows, no one saw). As Conceição's life unfolds in the city, her name changes, and she walks unfamiliar paths, indicating the transformation and challenges she faces in her pursuit of a new life. The lyrics convey a sense of mystery and intrigue about what became of Conceição after she left her hillside home.


The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the singer's nostalgic memories of Conceição and his deep connection to her story. The phrase "Só eu sei" (only I know) underscores the singer's intimate knowledge of Conceição's journey and his longing to go back in time, perhaps to change the course of her life or relive the moments they shared. The repetition of the desire to be "outra vez Conceição" (Conceição once again) reflects a yearning for a return to the simplicity and authenticity of Conceição's past self.


Overall, "Conceição" can be seen as a reflective homage to a woman who dared to chase her dreams beyond the confines of her origins, only to face the harsh realities and transformations that came with that pursuit. The lyrics evoke themes of nostalgia, regret, and the passage of time, inviting listeners to contemplate the complexities of personal growth and the bittersweet nature of following one's aspirations. Jair Rodrigues's heartfelt delivery of the lyrics captures the emotional depth of Conceição's story and invites us to ponder the universal human experiences of hope, loss, and the enduring search for identity and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Conceição
Conceição


Eu me lembro muito bem
I remember very well


Vivia no morro a sonhar
Living on the hill dreaming


Com coisas que o morro não tem
About things the hill doesn't have


Foi então
At that moment


Que lá em cima apareceu
Someone appeared up there


Alguém que lhe disse a sorrir
Someone told her to smile


Que, descendo à cidade, ela iria subir
That, coming down to the city, she would go up


Se subiu
If she went up


Ninguém sabe, ninguém viu
Nobody knows, nobody saw


Pois hoje seu nome mudou
Because today her name changed


E estranhos caminhos pisou
And walked strange paths


Só eu sei
Only I know


Que tentando a subida descer
That trying to go up meant going down


E agora daria um milhão
And now I would give a million


Para ser outra vez
To be again


Conceição
Conceição




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jair Amorim, Waldemar de Abreu

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