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.
Vila de amor e lobos
João Bosco Lyrics
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Em teus índios achei a cor
Meu coração pintou Moema
Vila
De deus vícios nasci tição
Brasa que acende o amor na canção
Ilusão é o teu nome
Em teus sinos chamei, chamei
Peço aqui
Pra ela estar
Sempre no meu lar
Música, Música
Sempre no meu lar
Se alguém quer brincar de amor
O amor falseia
O amor que a morena dá
Vareia...
The lyrics of João Bosco's song "Vila de amor e lobos" portray a mix of emotions, ranging from love to disillusionment. The song opens with the singer describing his love affair with a woman named Moema, whom he paints with the colors of the indigenous people of the village he is in. He seems to have found love in this village, which is full of vices but still manages to ignite the fire of passion in his heart. However, he soon realizes that these feelings are just an illusion, as he calls out to the village's bells to find him ballads that will lead him to true love.
The lines "Se alguém quer brincar de amor, o amor falseia" (If anyone wants to play with love, love deceives) express the singer's disillusionment with love. He warns that love can be deceitful and unreliable, something that the village (and possibly life itself) has taught him. The reference to the "lobos" (wolves) in the title adds to this theme of danger and unpredictability.
Overall, the lyrics of "Vila de amor e lobos" seem to convey a sense of longing for genuine love and connection, while acknowledging the challenges and risks that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Vila
This song is about a village which has had a strong impact on the author's life
Em teus índios achei a cor
The author found the colorful nature of the village's indigenous people inspiring
Meu coração pintou Moema
The author's heart was filled with imagery of Moema, a traditional name from the indigenous people, as he fell in love with the village
De deus vícios nasci tição
The author acknowledges that he was born with certain flaws, but he sees them as part of God's design
Brasa que acende o amor na canção
The author believes that love is ignited by passion, which is like a burning ember in his songs
Ilusão é o teu nome
The village is symbolized as an illusion, representing the author's strong emotional attachment to it
Em teus sinos chamei, chamei
The author calls out to the village through its bells, hoping to connect with it even more
Baladas procurei a paixão
The author sought out romantic ballads, hoping to find true love in the village
Peço aqui
The author makes a request, addressing the village directly
Pra ela estar
He asks for the object of his affection to always be present in his life
Sempre no meu lar
He hopes that his beloved will always feel at home with him
Música, Música
The author emphasizes the importance of music in his life and in expressing his emotions about the village
Sempre no meu lar
He repeats his desire for his beloved to always feel at home with him
Se alguém quer brincar de amor
The author warns that if someone is not serious about love, they will only deceive themselves and others
O amor falseia
False love only betrays and corrupts true love
O amor que a morena dá
The love that the author receives from his beloved is genuine and true
Vareia...
The author ends the song with a playful expression, signifying the unpredictability and excitement of love
Contributed by Taylor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ricardo Barbosa
Essa música é simplesmente fabulosa! Já a ouvi várias vezes, valeu demais por essa obra prima joão.
Edilson Felix
Talvez a música que mais me emociona, mais mexe com a minha alma; me traspassa e me transporta pra onde não sei e quase me perde de mim.
Fåbïø Vįëïrå Müsïčo
Fantástica essa música,transporta agente para essa vila 🎶🎶🎶🎶❤
Saulo Henriques
"Vila...em teus Indios achei a cor meu coração pintou Moema... "
Me soa tão literal que me remeto a Obra Caramuru e até msm choro lembrando do quadro de Moema deitada chorando na praia.
Renata Rabelo
Gênio! Música lindíssima.E os arranjos?
Clau
Eu não tenho palavras para dizer o que sinto quando ouço esta música ❤
Samuel Luna
Esse arranjo de cordas.... Sublime!
Theodomiro Lustosa.'.
10!..._!_.'.