Joyce Silveira Moreno (born January 31, 1948 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), be… Read Full Bio ↴Joyce Silveira Moreno (born January 31, 1948 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), best known as Joyce or Joyce Moreno, is a Brazilian singer, composer, acoustic guitarist, arranger and producer. Her trademark was, since the beginning of her career, the feminine language in the first person, in which she was a pioneer: she was the first female Brazilian composer to express herself this way in the history of MPB, paving the way for countless other female composers who would follow.

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.

Duas Ou Tres Coisas
Joyce Lyrics

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Duas ou trкs coisas que eu sei da vida
Posso atй te aconselhar
Antes de mais nada esqueзa os conselhos
Deixa o coraзгo mandar

Duas ou trкs coisas que eu sei da estrada
Posso atй te sugerir
Nгo vб pela sombra nгo, deixa o dia

Deixa a luz te colorir

Quem jб viajou no bonde do sonho
Sabe onde ele vai parar
Salta muito antes do fim da linha
Na curva do mar

Duas ou trкs que eu sei do mundo
Eu podia te ensinar
Mas cada mergulho й um
Vб bem fundo e aprenda logo a nadar

Duas ou trкs coisas guardo comigo
Que eu podia te contar
Mas quem ta com Deus nгo corre perigo

Vб...
Onde o vento te levar

Overall Meaning

In Joyce's song "Duas Ou Tres Coisas," she shares her knowledge of life, the journey, and the world. She mentions a couple of things she knows and could offer advice on. However, she advises the listener to forget her counsel, let their heart lead, and trust where the wind takes them. Joyce emphasizes the importance of trusting oneself and not following others' shadows but instead letting the light shape one's path. She uses the metaphorical phrase "traveling on the dream's tram" to indicate that when one is on the right path, they know where they belong, like the tram that leads to its final stop. Joyce further advises the listener to "jump off the tram" before its final stop and take a plunge into life's waters, not being afraid to learn how to swim.

Joyce uses her lyrics to advise her listeners to trust their instincts and follow their heart's desires. She advises them to forget about seeking others' counsel and instead trust themselves. Joyce's message is that one can only learn and grow from experience and taking risks. Ultimately, she encourages the listener to embrace their independence and explore whatever path they choose.

Line by Line Meaning

Duas ou três coisas que eu sei da vida
I know two or three things about life

Posso até te aconselhar
I can even advise you

Antes de mais nada esqueça os conselhos
But first and foremost, forget about the advice

Deixa o coração mandar
Let the heart lead the way

Duas ou três coisas que eu sei da estrada
I know two or three things about the road

Posso até te sugerir
I can even suggest to you

Não vá pela sombra não, deixa o dia
Don't go in the shade, let the day

Deixa a luz te colorir
Let the light color you

Quem já viajou no bonde do sonho
Whoever traveled on the dream tram

Sabe onde ele vai parar
Knows where it will stop

Salta muito antes do fim da linha
Jumps long before the end of the line