João Bosco de Freitas Mucci, better known as João Bosco is a noted Brazilia… Read Full Bio ↴João Bosco de Freitas Mucci, better known as João Bosco is a noted Brazilian singer with a distinctive style as a guitarist. In the 1970s he established his reputation in MPB alongside collaborator lyricist Aldir Blanc.

Born on July 13, 1946, in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais, João Bosco's profession was engineering when he moved to Rio de Janeiro, where his songs were also recorded by Elis Regina and were a success. He soon became admired as a versatile vocalist and a dynamic performer. João Bosco has been noted for "his singular fusion of Arab culture, Afro-American music and Brazilian styles bossa nova," influenced by American jazz.

Eu não sei seu nome inteiro
João Bosco Lyrics

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Eu não sei seu nome inteiro
Nem de onde você veio
Não conheço que cabelo
Você tem antes do espelho
E o que pensa sua boca
Por trás do batom vermelho
Qual a placa do seu carro
Os seus sonhos de menina

A marca do seu cigarro
Seus silêncios, sua sina
Pra que porto você ruma
Suas âncoras, seu medo
Se dormiu com meu futuro
Ou querendo partir cedo
Eu não sei qual o seu signo
Se prefere outros assuntos

De que filmes você gosta
Quanto tempo temos juntos

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of João Bosco's song, "Eu não sei seu nome inteiro" (I don't know your full name), express the uncertainty and mystery that surrounds an unknown woman. The singer confesses that he does not know her name, her origin or even her physical appearance, except for her red lipstick. He wonders about the thoughts that her lips hide, the dreams of her childhood, the brand of her cigarette, her silence and her fate. He also wonders where she is heading and what her fears and anchors are. He even questions whether she slept with his future or whether she intends to leave soon. The singer admits that he does not even know her astrological sign or her movie preferences, or how much time they will have together.

These lyrics convey a sense of curiosity and fascination for the unknown, but also a tinge of sadness and resignation that they may not find the answers they seek. It is a tribute to the potential of fleeting encounters and a reminder of the fleeting nature of life. Yet, the song also celebrates the beauty and mystery of the unknown person who we might never fully know, appreciate and understand.

Line by Line Meaning

Eu não sei seu nome inteiro
I do not know your full name

Nem de onde você veio
Nor do I know where you came from

Não conheço que cabelo
I am not familiar with your hair

Você tem antes do espelho
Before the mirror, how you style it

E o que pensa sua boca
What your mouth thinks

Por trás do batom vermelho
Behind the red lipstick

Qual a placa do seu carro
What is the license plate of your car

Os seus sonhos de menina
Your childhood dreams

A marca do seu cigarro
The brand of cigarette you smoke

Seus silêncios, sua sina
Your silences and fate

Pra que porto você ruma
What port are you heading to