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.
Menina Bonita Não Chora
Jorge Ben Lyrics
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Menina bonita não chora
Vem menina
Vem e deixe de chorar
Pois menina bonita não chora
Eu estou para aqui lhe consolar
Vem menina
Pois menina bonita não chora
Eu estou para aqui lhe consolar
O meu amor é forte
Você pode nele confiar
Se você é triste, feliz você será
Vem menina
Vem e deixe de chorar
Pois menina bonita não chora
Eu estou para aqui lhe consolar
Menina bonita não chora
Menina bonita não chora
Menina bonita não chora
Menina bonita não chora
Não não não
The lyrics to Jorge Ben's song Menina Bonita Não Chora convey a message of comfort and reassurance to a young woman who is experiencing some kind of heartbreak or sadness. The repeated refrain, "Menina bonita não chora" ("Pretty girl, don't cry") urges her to stop crying and trust in the love of the singer, who is offering to console her. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love is powerful enough to bring happiness to the young woman, and that she can rely on him to be there for her.
The song's message is simple, but it is conveyed through a catchy melody and upbeat rhythm that are typical of Brazilian samba and popular music. The lyrics also reflect the idea of femininity as something delicate and beautiful, and the singer's desire to protect and care for the young woman in question. Overall, Menina Bonita Não Chora is a heartfelt and uplifting song that celebrates the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Menina bonita não chora
A beautiful young lady should not shed tears or cry
Menina bonita não chora
Reiteration of the message that a beautiful young lady should not cry
Vem menina
Come here, young lady
Vem e deixe de chorar
Come and stop crying
Pois menina bonita não chora
Because beautiful young ladies should not cry
Eu estou para aqui lhe consolar
I am here to console you
O meu amor é forte
My love for you is strong
Você pode nele confiar
You can trust in my love for you
Se voce é triste, feliz voce será
If you are sad, I will make you happy
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jorge Lima Menezes
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