His first composition, "Espera ó Nega" was recorded in 1968, however it was in 1970 that he gained notoriety when Elizeth Cardoso recorded his song "Corrente de Aço". His music has been recorded by some of Brazil's most well known singers such as Elis Regina, Clara Nunes, Emílio Santiago, Beth Carvalho and Alcione.
Pimenta no Vatapá
João Nogueira Lyrics
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Não era a hora de me deixar
Morena, você foi embora
Ardeu e eu fiquei a chorar
Pimenta demais pro meu vatapá
Agora, meu Deus, o que eu faço agora?
Não era a hora de me deixar
Ardeu e eu fiquei a chorar
Pimenta demais pro meu vatapá
O meu coração parou
E até calou o meu sabiá
Meu verso se apagou
Desacreditou o tal verbo amar
Agora você quer voltar
E eu é que vou aplicar
Pimenta demais no seu vatapá
Agora você quer voltar
E eu é que vou aplicar
Pimenta demais no seu vatapá
vai arder prá daná!
The lyrics to João Nogueira's song Pimenta No Vatapá tell the story of a man who has been left heartbroken by his lover, who has suddenly left him. He is finding it difficult to move on from the relationship, as he is overwhelmed by the pain of her departure. The metaphor of "pimenta" (pepper) is used throughout the song to describe the intensity of his emotions. He compares the pain to the spiciness of a dish of vatapá, a popular Brazilian seafood stew. The chorus repeats the line "pimenta demais pro meu vatapá" (too much pepper in my vatapá), emphasizing the idea that his heart can't handle the intensity of the situation.
The second verse of the song takes a turn, as the man's former lover comes back into his life and wants to give things another try. However, he decides to turn the tables and be the one to add some "pimenta" to the relationship, making things difficult for her in the same way that she hurt him. The song ends with the line "vai arder prá daná!" (it's going to burn like crazy!), indicating that the man is ready to make his lover feel the pain that he has been going through.
Overall, the lyrics to Pimenta No Vatapá are a raw and emotional portrayal of heartbreak and the struggle to move on from a failed relationship. The metaphor of "pimenta" adds depth and complexity to the storytelling, emphasizing the intense emotional pain that the man is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Agora, meu Deus, o que eu faço agora?
The singer is overwhelmed by the sudden departure of his loved one and questions what to do now in such a situation.
Não era a hora de me deixar
The singer believes that the timing of the departure was inappropriate and feels hurt by it.
Morena, você foi embora
The singer is addressing his loved one, who is referred to as 'Morena', and expressing sadness about their absence.
Ardeu e eu fiquei a chorar
The artist is feeling emotional pain and expressing this by saying that he cried after his loved one left.
Pimenta demais pro meu vatapá
The artist is using a metaphor to say that the situation is too intense and unbearable for him to handle.
O meu coração parou
The singer is saying that he felt his heart stop, which is synonymous with extreme shock or surprise.
E até calou o meu sabiá
The singer is using a metaphor to describe the deathly silence that came over him after the departure of his loved one.
Meu verso se apagou
The artist is using a metaphor to describe the sudden end of his poetic inspiration or creative ability after the departure of his loved one.
Desacreditou o tal verbo amar
The artist is doubting the concept of love after having been hurt by his loved one's departure.
Agora você quer voltar
The artist is saying that his loved one now wants to return, possibly having realized their mistake.
E eu é que vou aplicar
The singer is taking control of the situation and deciding to take revenge.
Pimenta demais no seu vatapá
The artist is using a metaphor to describe that he will make things difficult for his loved one and cause them pain, just like the unbearable amount of spice in a dish.
vai arder prá daná!
The singer is emphasizing the intensity of the pain that his loved one will experience due to his revenge.
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anderson Heredia
Agora, meu Deus, o que eu faço agora? Não era a hora de me deixar Morena, você foi embora Ardeu e eu fiquei a chorar Pimenta demais pro meu vatapá Agora, meu Deus, o que eu faço agora? Não era a hora de me deixar Morena, você foi embora Ardeu e eu fiquei a chorar Pimenta demais pro meu vatapá O meu coração parou E até calou o meu sabiá Meu verso se apagou Desacreditou o tal verbo amar
Joelcio Carneiro
Anderson Heredia m
eduardo1234102
Grande Lenine! Parabens!
Alexis Zegarra
Ficou ótimo, sem querer inventar mandou muito bem. Jeitão malandreado carioca no estilo João Nogueira ...
Dan Grasso
E Lenine!!! Bom demais!! E que microfone invocado é este!
mbcariello
Delícia!!! Tudo delícia!!!
Vanadir Ferreira
Música de Lenine paciência
Marcello Pinho
Esse samba ouvi na voz de João Nogueira e por mais que ouvisse outros cantores canta-la, faltava algo que só João consegui fazer com seu jeito de cantar, Lenine com o swing baiano e com muita malicia em sua voz, dá um espetáculo tão igual como no original. Parabéns aos músicos, backing vocals e principalmente a Lenine.
diogo0b
o swing baiano do Lenine vem do recife
Poeta das Calçadas
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