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.
Pirata Azul
João Bosco Lyrics
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Chama o pirata pra dançar
Sobre o teu dorso quase nu
Não tem bandeira navegar
Vou inventar outro país
Lugar pra nunca mais sair
Um mar, que sei, não bate aqui
A dor não vai me encontrar
Lá nas ilhas
Nas línguas do sol
Vou viver por aí...
Mas é você onde vou mergulhar
Mas sem fim do querer
Quero te amar aí
Ser feliz.
The lyrics of João Bosco's song Pirata Azul are a beautiful description of the freedom that comes with love. The moon shines bright in the sky, and it invites the pirate, a symbol of freedom and adventure, to dance. The pirate sets sail without a flag or a destination, propelled by the desire to explore new lands and horizons. The singer of the song is also seeking a new land, a place where he can be happy and free from pain. He dreams of building a country where he can stay forever, a land that is not affected by the suffering and the limitations of the world he knows.
The song conveys a sense of longing and a search for something that may never be found. The singer knows that he will die for love, but he is ready to risk everything to find happiness. He is willing to dive into the unknown, to explore the islands where the sun speaks in different tongues, and to find a new way of living. In the end, he knows that the only place where he truly belongs is with his loved one, and he wants to love with abandon and be happy without end.
Line by Line Meaning
Agora brilha a lua azul
The sky is illuminated by a blue moon.
Chama o pirata pra dançar
The singer invites the pirate to dance.
Sobre o teu dorso quase nu
The pirate's bare back is mentioned as a reference point.
Não tem bandeira navegar
Sailing without a flag is possible.
Vou inventar outro país
The artist wants to create a new country.
Lugar pra nunca mais sair
This new country would be a permanent place to reside.
Um mar, que sei, não bate aqui
There is a sea that cannot be found here.
A dor não vai me encontrar
The artist believes that leaving would help them escape from their pain.
Eu sei que vou morrer de amor
The artist is willing to die for love.
Lá nas ilhas
The islands are mentioned as a possible destination.
Nas línguas do sol
The languages of the sun are mentioned, suggesting a far-off place.
Vou viver por aí...
The artist wants to travel and live in different places
Mas é você onde vou mergulhar
Despite the singer's desire to travel and explore new places, the focus is on being with the one they love.
Mas sem fim do querer
The singer's love for the pirate is endless and insatiable.
Quero te amar aí
The singer wants to love the pirate wherever they may be.
Ser feliz
Ultimately, the goal is to be happy with the one they love.
Contributed by Kayla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leonardo Rodrigues
Bah, amo demais esse som e esse álbum inteiro! Sonzera de uma sensibilidade absurda, muito emocionante! Essa é uma das minhas 10 preferidas desse album kkk
Luciano Amaral
O sax tenor e a voz do mestre João Bosco, em um dueto perfeito!!
Mingo Manito
Sonzeira demais que o João Bosco poderia mandar ao vivo.
José Henrique Leão Firmo
Só gênio da arte musical alquímica! Os verdadeiros magos da música!
Geraldo Barbosa
Simplesmente "SOBERBO"..
Tarcísio Lisboa
Obg por mais uma grande arte
Sergio Sousa
Alma levita!!
Locut
Não consigo opinar! João Bosco é literalmente sem comentários, fantástico esse cara!!!
Jacira Alves de Carvalho Melo
Não precisa. Não tem por quê e nem pra quê. A música dele é gigante, como a de todos os grandes de sua geração. Nem precisa citar nomes. E passarei a noite toda de hoje ouvindo-o. Principalmente as músicas que ele fez com o agora saudoso Aldir Blanc. Descanse em paz, Aldir. Vá fazer festa lá com Henfil, Betinho, Elis.... (Márcio Melo, de Jacobina, Bahia, 04/05/2020).
Walid Rourou
Saxophone – David Sanborn
Bass – Nico Assumpção