Joyce has in her baggage an extensive discography and about 400 recordings of her songs by some of the biggest names in Brazilian popular music, such as Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, Elis Regina, Milton Nascimento, Ney Matogrosso, Edu Lobo, Emílio Santiago, Boca Livre, Mônica Salmaso, Leny Andrade, Nana Caymmi, Zizi Possi, Elizeth Cardoso, Simone and many others. Internationally, she has been recorded by big names like Annie Lennox, Wallace Roney, Omara Portuondo, Black Eyed Peas, David Sanchez, Jon Lucien, Claus Ogerman, Gerry Mulligan, Till Brönner, Flora Purim and others. Her compositions have been used in soundtracks for films (such as Robert Altman's "The Player" and "Legally Blonde"), animations (she participated in the soundtrack of the Japanese anime "Wolf's Rain" in partnership with Japanese composer Yoko Kanno), TV shows and theater performances.
She received 4 Latin Grammy nominations and has so far 34 individual CDs and 2 DVDs, besides compilations and participations. Currently, her work also follows an international path, with world tours every year and recordings of new albums in different countries, without ever losing her Brazilian-feminine identity. She performs annually on the Blue Note circuit in Japan, and in jazz festivals and tours in Europe, the United States, and Canada.
Chica Chica Boom Chic
Joyce Lyrics
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That crazy thing, the Chica Chica Boom Chic
Brazilians found the Chica Chica Boom Chic
They like the sound of Chica Chica Boom Chic
It came down the Amazon from the jungles
Where the natives greet ev'ry one they meet beatin' on a tom tom
Boom chi-boom chi-boom, boom chi-boom chi-boom,
But it's immense, the Chica Chica Boom Chic
That's all you've got to say to chase the jinx away
Chica Chica Boom, Chica Chica Boom
Chica Chica Boom Chic! Boom Chic!
The lyrics to Joyce's song Chica Chica Boom Chic are an ode to the popular Brazilian music style known as samba. The lyrics describe the infectiousness of the Chica Chica Boom Chic rhythm and acknowledges that though it may not make sense to everyone, it is still something that is loved and enjoyed by Brazilians. The Chica Chica Boom Chic is said to have been brought down the Amazon from the jungle, where natives would welcome new visitors with the sound of tom toms.
The Chica Chica Boom Chic is a symbol of the lively and colorful Brazilian culture, and the song encourages listeners to join in and sing along to the rhythm. The repetition of the phrase "Chica Chica Boom" is reminiscent of the call and response structure that is so common in samba music. The lyrics suggest that simply singing along to the Chica Chica Boom Chic can chase away bad luck or negativity. The song is an invitation to embrace the joy and celebratory nature of samba music and the Brazilian way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on and sing the Chica Chica Boom Chic
Join in and sing the wild and upbeat Chica Chica Boom Chic song
That crazy thing, the Chica Chica Boom Chic
The Chica Chica Boom Chic is a zany and unconventional song
Brazilians found the Chica Chica Boom Chic
The Chica Chica Boom Chic was discovered by people in Brazil
They like the sound of Chica Chica Boom Chic
Brazilians enjoy the pulsating and rhythmic sound of Chica Chica Boom Chic
It came down the Amazon from the jungles
The song travelled down the Amazon River from the tropical forest regions
Where the natives greet ev'ry one they meet beatin' on a tom tom
Locals use tom-tom drums to welcome and greet individuals they encounter
Boom chi-boom chi-boom, boom chi-boom chi-boom,
The sound made by the steady beating of tom-tom drums
It don't make sense, The Chica Chica Boom Chic
The Chica Chica Boom Chic seems illogical and doesn't follow any known pattern or structure
But it's immense, the Chica Chica Boom Chic
Despite its unconventional nature, the Chica Chica Boom Chic is widely popular and has a huge following
That's all you've got to say to chase the jinx away
Muttering Chica Chica Boom Chic is believed to remove any negative beliefs and thoughts from an individual's mind
Chica Chica Boom, Chica Chica Boom
Repeating this phrase like a chant to create a rhythmic pattern
Chica Chica Boom Chic! Boom Chic!
The climax of the song with the loud and energetic repetition of Chica Chica Boom Chic
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN
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