Chorinho pra ele
Ju Cassou Lyrics


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Era domingo e a manhã chegou trazendo muito sol
Naquela tarde no Maraca eu ia ver o futebol
Ver o meu Mengo enfrentar o Fluminense
Mas tocou o telefone e era a voz de meu amor
Pediu que eu fosse logo na Tijuca lhe buscar
Dizendo que a saudade era demais pra suportar ai ai ai
Fui então correndo aos braços dela
Tudo pra ficar juntinho dela
Quis depois dançar a noite inteira
Fui parar na domingueira lá do Circo Voador
O grande Maestro Severino
E a Orquestra Tabajara não paravam de tocar





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ju Cassou's "Chorinho pra ele" tell a story of an eventful Sunday morning. The singer planned to attend a football match where his favorite team, Mengo, would face off against their rivals, Fluminense. However, he received a call from his lover, who begged him to come to Tijuca and alleviate her unbearable homesickness. He quickly made his way to her and spent the night dancing and enjoying the music of the talented Maestro Severino and the Tabajara Orchestra at the Circo Voador.


The lyrics are not only a recount of a particular day but also serve as a tribute to the vibrant music scene in Brazil, specifically the Chorinho genre. The song highlights the dynamism and energy of this music style, characterized by the use of traditional Brazilian instruments such as cavaquinho, pandeiro, and clarinet. It also speaks to the cultural glue that music can play in a vibrant city such as Rio de Janeiro; it brings people together, creates unforgettable moments, and leaves memories that last a lifetime.


Ju Cassou's "Chorinho pra ele" is more than just a basic love story; it is a celebration of Brazilian music and the power it has to bring people together. The lyrics are vivid and make the listener feel as though they were present at the event themselves. It is a beautiful and moving tribute to the Chorinho music style, which continues to be an integral part of Brazil's cultural identity.


Line by Line Meaning

Era domingo e a manhã chegou trazendo muito sol
It was Sunday morning and the sun was shining brightly


Naquela tarde no Maraca eu ia ver o futebol
That afternoon, I was going to watch the football game at Maracanã stadium


Ver o meu Mengo enfrentar o Fluminense
I wanted to watch my team, Mengo, play against Fluminense


Mas tocou o telefone e era a voz de meu amor
But then my love called on the phone


Pediu que eu fosse logo na Tijuca lhe buscar
She asked me to come and pick her up in Tijuca


Dizendo que a saudade era demais pra suportar ai ai ai
Saying that she missed me too much to bear, oh oh oh


Fui então correndo aos braços dela
So I ran to her arms


Tudo pra ficar juntinho dela
Everything just to be close to her


Quis depois dançar a noite inteira
Later, I wanted to dance the whole night through


Fui parar na domingueira lá do Circo Voador
Ended up at the Sunday party at Circo Voador


O grande Maestro Severino
The great Maestro Severino


E a Orquestra Tabajara não paravam de tocar
And the Tabajara Orchestra kept playing nonstop




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