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.
Heróis da Liberdade
João Bosco Lyrics
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Liberdade, Senhor
Passava noite, vinha dia
O sangue do negro corria
Dia a dia
De lamento em lamento
De agonia em agonia
Ele pedia
Lá em Vila Rica
Junto ao Largo da Bica
Local da opressão
A fiel maçonaria
Com sabedoria
Deu sua decisão lá, rá, rá
Com flores e alegria veio a Abolição
A independência laureando o seu brasão
Ao longe, soldados e tambores
Alunos e professores
Acompanhados de clarim
Cantavam assim:
Já raiou a liberdade
A liberdade já raiou
Esta brisa que a juventude afaga
Esta chama que o ódio não apaga pelo Universo
É a evolução em sua legítima razão
Samba, oh samba
Tem a sua primazia
De gozar da felicidade
Samba, meu samba
Presta esta homenagem
Aos "Heróis da Liberdade"
Ôôôô
The song "Heróis da Liberdade" by João Bosco is an ode to the struggle for freedom and the heroes who fought for it, particularly in the context of Brazil's history of slavery and colonialism. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the immense suffering and oppression that black people endured under the rule of their white oppressors, with their blood flowing day and night as a result. The singer describes the pleas for an end to tyranny, echoing the cries of those who fought for their rights and dignity.
The song then shifts to highlight the brave efforts of the Freemasons, who made a critical decision to act against the oppression by declaring abolition, paving the way for independence and for laurels to be added to Brazil's coat of arms. The lyrics describe the moment of celebration, with soldiers playing their drums, students and teachers accompanying them with their clarinets, and all singing praises of freedom. The singer acknowledges the symbolic importance of this victory, stating that it is a symbol of evolution and progress in the world.
The song ends with an acknowledgment of the role of samba in Brazilian culture, praising its ability to bring joy and happiness. The singer invites samba to also pay homage to the heroes of freedom who made it all possible. Overall, "Heróis da Liberdade" is a song that celebrates the victory of the oppressed against their oppressors, while also acknowledging the challenges that remain in the ongoing struggle for true freedom and equality.
Line by Line Meaning
Liberdade, Senhor
Freedom, oh Lord
Passava noite, vinha dia
Night passed, day came
O sangue do negro corria
The blood of the black man flowed
Dia a dia
Day by day
De lamento em lamento
From lament to lament
De agonia em agonia
From agony to agony
Ele pedia
He asked
O fim da tirania
The end of tyranny
Lá em Vila Rica
There in Vila Rica
Junto ao Largo da Bica
Next to the Bica Square
Local da opressão
Site of oppression
A fiel maçonaria
The faithful Freemasonry
Com sabedoria
With wisdom
Deu sua decisão lá, rá, rá
Gave its decision, there, rá, rá
Com flores e alegria veio a Abolição
With flowers and joy came the Abolition
A independência laureando o seu brasão
Independence crowning its coat of arms
Ao longe, soldados e tambores
In the distance, soldiers and drums
Alunos e professores
Students and teachers
Acompanhados de clarim
Accompanied by trumpet
Cantavam assim:
Sang like this:
Já raiou a liberdade
Freedom has already dawned
A liberdade já raiou
Freedom has already dawned
Esta brisa que a juventude afaga
This breeze that youth caresses
Esta chama que o ódio não apaga pelo Universo
This flame that hatred cannot extinguish throughout the Universe
É a evolução em sua legítima razão
It is evolution in its legitimate reason
Samba, oh samba
Samba, oh samba
Tem a sua primazia
Has its primacy
De gozar da felicidade
Of enjoying happiness
Samba, meu samba
Samba, my samba
Presta esta homenagem
Pays this tribute
Aos "Heróis da Liberdade"
To the "Heroes of Freedom"
Ôôôô
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Contributed by Elijah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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