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.
Meus Filhos Meu Tesouro
Jorge Ben Lyrics
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Passeando, hein?
Arthur Miró
Diga lá, menino
O que é que você quer ser quando crescer?
Eu quero ser jogador de futebol
Jogador de futebol
Anabela Gorda
Diga lá, menina
O que é que você quer ser quando crescer?
Eu quero ser dona de casa atuante ou mulher de milionário
Dona de casa atuante ou mulher de milionário
Jesus Correia
Diga lá, menino
O que é que você quer ser quando crescer?
Eu quero ser tesoureiro-presidente ou liberal como você
Tesoureiro-presidente ou liberal como você
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Estes são meus três filhinhos
Artur Miró
Anabela Gorda
Jesus Correia
Estes são meus três tri-gênios
Jesus Correia
Anabela Gorda
Artur Miró
Meus filhos
Meu tesouro
Meu futuro
Meus filhos
Meu tesouro
Meu futuro
Artur Miró
Anabela Gorda
Jesus Correia
Jesus Correia
Anabela Gorda
Arthur Miró
Meus filhos
Meu tesouro
Meu futuro
Meus filhos
Meu tesouro
Meu futuro
Arthur Miró
Diga lá, menino
Anabela Gorda
Diga lá, menina
Jesus Correia
Diga lá, menino
Meus filhos
Meu tesouro
Meu futuro
Ah, passeando, hein?
Aê, simpatia
Já 'tá de volta? Tão rápido assim?
Passeando, hein?
The lyrics to Jorge Ben's song "Meus Filhos Meu Tesouro" (My Children My Treasure) talk about the aspirations and dreams of three children: Arthur Miró, Anabela Gorda, and Jesus Correia. The song starts with a friendly greeting and asks each child what they want to be when they grow up.
Arthur Miró expresses his desire to become a professional football player, while Anabela Gorda wants to be an active housewife or marry a millionaire. Jesus Correia aspires to be a treasurer-president or a liberal like the person speaking to him.
The song then repeats the chorus, referring to the three children as the singer's treasure and future. The ending of the song includes playful banter and a lighthearted comment about the children being out and about. Overall, the song emphasizes the love and pride a parent feels for their children, highlighting their dreams and potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Salve, simpatia
Greetings, friendliness
Passeando, hein?
Out for a stroll, huh?
Arthur Miró
Hey there, boy
Diga lá, menino
Tell me, kid
O que é que você quer ser quando crescer?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Eu quero ser jogador de futebol
I want to be a soccer player
Jogador de futebol
Soccer player
Anabela Gorda
Hey there, girl
Diga lá, menina
Tell me, girl
O que é que você quer ser quando crescer?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Eu quero ser dona de casa atuante ou mulher de milionário
I want to be an active homemaker or a millionaire's wife
Dona de casa atuante ou mulher de milionário
Active homemaker or millionaire's wife
Jesus Correia
Hey there, boy
Diga lá, menino
Tell me, kid
O que é que você quer ser quando crescer?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Eu quero ser tesoureiro-presidente ou liberal como você
I want to be a treasurer-president or liberal like you
Tesoureiro-presidente ou liberal como você
Treasurer-president or liberal like you
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Estes são meus três filhinhos
These are my three little children
Artur Miró
Arthur Miró
Anabela Gorda
Anabela Gorda
Jesus Correia
Jesus Correia
Estes são meus três tri-gênios
These are my three tri-geniuses
Jesus Correia
Jesus Correia
Anabela Gorda
Anabela Gorda
Artur Miró
Arthur Miró
Meus filhos
My children
Meu tesouro
My treasure
Meu futuro
My future
Artur Miró
Arthur Miró
Anabela Gorda
Anabela Gorda
Jesus Correia
Jesus Correia
Jesus Correia
Jesus Correia
Anabela Gorda
Anabela Gorda
Arthur Miró
Arthur Miró
Meus filhos
My children
Meu tesouro
My treasure
Meu futuro
My future
Arthur Miró
Arthur Miró
Diga lá, menino
Tell me, boy
Anabela Gorda
Anabela Gorda
Diga lá, menina
Tell me, girl
Jesus Correia
Jesus Correia
Diga lá, menino
Tell me, boy
Meus filhos
My children
Meu tesouro
My treasure
Meu futuro
My future
Ah, passeando, hein?
Ah, out for a stroll, huh?
Aê, simpatia
Yeah, friendliness
Já 'tá de volta? Tão rápido assim?
Already back? That fast?
Passeando, hein?
Out for a stroll, huh?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jorge Menezes
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