His characteristic style fuses rock and roll, samba, bossa nova, jazz, maracatu, funk, ska and even hip hop, with lyrics that mix humor and satire, as well as themes esoteric. Jorge's work has a unique importance for Brazilian music, as it incorporates new elements in swing and guitar playing, with characteristics of North American rock, soul and funk. Furthermore, he brought Arab and African influences, coming from his mother, born in Ethiopia.
He influenced sambalanço and samba-rock and was covered and honored by countless exponents of the new generations of Brazilian music, such as Mundo Livre S/A, Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Skank, Fernanda Abreu, Racionais MC's and Belô Velloso. Jorge Ben Jor exploded with the song "Mas, Que Nada!" and, soon after, ratified his talent with another great hit, "Chove Chuva". Two songs that were neither bossa nova nor samba. Purists thought his music was too modern. It was difficult for musicians at the time to follow him, so much so that his first albums were recorded with a group that played samba jazz at Beco das Garrafas, Meirelles e os Copa 5, led by saxophonist J. T. Meirelles.
Descalço No Parque
Jorge Ben Lyrics
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Sozinho eu estou
A esperar por você, meu amor
Pois cada hora que passa
Leva comigo uma saudade de você
Meu amor
Vivo a sofrer
Sozinho descalço no parque a lhe esperar
Pois não adianta
Sem amor a vida não traz felicidade
Só faz saudade de você, meu amor
Descalço no parque
Sozinho eu estou
A esperar por você meu amor
E por isso que descalço no parque eu espero por você
E por isso que descalço no parque eu espero por você
The lyrics of "Descalço no Parque" by Jorge Ben are about a person who is waiting in the park for their lover to arrive. The singer is barefoot and alone, as they wait longing for their partner to come back to them. The lyrics convey an overwhelming sense of sadness and emptiness, as the singer cannot find happiness without their love. The chorus repeats the phrase "descalço no parque" which translates to "barefoot in the park," emphasizing the vulnerability and exposed state of the singer.
Ben uses repetition throughout the song for emphasis, highlighting the singer's pain and longing for their lover. The verse "vivo a sofrer, vivo a chorar, sozinho descalço no parque a lhe esperar" translates to "I live to suffer, I live to cry, alone barefoot in the park waiting for you." The repetition of "vivo" and "sozinho" reinforces the singer's isolation and despair. The song's melancholic tone and simple but effective lyrics make it a powerful and emotional ballad.
Overall, "Descalço no Parque" is a song about love, loss, and the longing for the return of a significant other. The singer's vulnerability and isolation are emphasized through repetition, making the lyrics impactful and relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Descalço no parque
I am barefoot in the park
Sozinho eu estou
I am alone
A esperar por você, meu amor
Waiting for you, my love
Pois cada hora que passa
For every hour that goes by
Leva comigo uma saudade de você
Carries with me a longing for you
Meu amor
My love
Vivo a sofrer
I live to suffer
Vivo a chorar
I live to cry
Sozinho descalço no parque a lhe esperar
Alone, barefoot in the park, waiting for you
Pois não adianta
Because it's no use
Sem amor a vida não traz felicidade
Without love, life does not bring happiness
Só faz saudade de você, meu amor
Only creates longing for you, my love
E por isso que descalço no parque eu espero por você
And that's why I wait for you barefoot in the park
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jorge Menezes
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