Jorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previ… Read Full Bio ↴Jorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previously as Jorge Ben, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and musician.

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.

Santa clara clareou
Jorge Ben Lyrics

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Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
-Hora de Santa Clara!

Santa Clara Clareou
Oh! Oh!

E aqui quando chegar
Vai clarear
Ah! Ah! Ah!
Santa Clara Clareou
Oh! Oh!
E aqui quando chegar
Vai clarear
Ah! Ah! Ah!
Os meus caminhos
Os meus caminhos...

Salve Santa Clara
Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!...(2x)

De manhã bem cedinho
Com despertar alegre
Do canto dos passarinhos
Bonito como Deus gosta...

O sol nasceu
Para a vida e o amor
Enxugando sereno
Com seus raios solares
Cheio de esplendor
Com toda a beleza celestial
Em homenagem a Santa Clara
Santa Clara!...

Santa Clara Clareou
Oh! Oh!
E aqui quando chegar
Vai clarear
Ah! Ah! Ah!
Santa Clara Clareou
Oh! Oh!
E aqui quando chegar
Vai clarear
Ah! Ah! Ah!
Os meus caminhos
Os meus caminhos...

Salve Santa Clara
Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!...(2x)

De manhã bem cedinho
Com despertar alegre
Do canto dos passarinhos
Bonito como Deus gosta...

O sol nasceu
Para a vida e o amor
Enxugando sereno
Com seus raios solares
Cheio de esplendor
Com toda a beleza celestial
Em homenagem a Santa Clara
Santa Clara!...

Santa Clara Clareou
Oh! Oh!
E aqui quando chegar
Vai clarear
Ah! Ah! Ah!...(3x)

Santa Clara! Ah! Ah!

Overall Meaning

The song "Santa Clara Clareou" by Jorge Ben celebrates the arrival of Santa Clara, who brings light to the darkness. The repetitive refrain of "Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!" sets a festive and anticipatory mood leading to the arrival of Santa Clara. The opening lines "Hora de Santa Clara!" indicate that it is indeed Santa Clara's time to shine. The song talks about the beauty of nature and how it is a reflection of God's grace. The morning is described as being full of joy with the happy songs of the birds in the air, which is a reference to how Santa Clara brings happiness with her. The lyrics are filled with the idea that Santa Clara brings a light that helps people find their way forward. The beauty of the sun is described as it rises to commemorate Santa Clara's arrival.

Throughout the song, the repetition of the phrase "Santa Clara Clareou" is a cry of joy, where the singer welcomes the arrival of Santa Clara. It is a beautiful song with simple lyrics that give voice to the joy of Santa Clara and how she brings light to people's lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
A joyful exclamation to gather attention

-Hora de Santa Clara!
Announcement that it is Santa Clara's time

Santa Clara Clareou
Santa Clara brought light

E aqui quando chegar
And when it arrives here

Vai clarear
It will become clearer

Ah! Ah! Ah!
An expression of joy

Os meus caminhos
My paths

Salve Santa Clara
Hail Santa Clara

De manhã bem cedinho
Early in the morning

Com despertar alegre
With joyful awakening

Do canto dos passarinhos
From the singing of the birds