Kaoma is a French-Brazilian pop group made up of former members of the band… Read Full Bio ↴Kaoma is a French-Brazilian pop group made up of former members of the band Touré Kunda: Chyco Dru (bassist), Jacky Arconte (guitarist), Jean-Claude Bonaventure (producer and keyboardist), Michel Abihssira (drums and percussion), Fania (vocals), and Loalwa Braz (lead singer), Chico and Roberta (dancers). Chyco Dru is from Martinique, Jacky Arconte from Guadeloupe, and Loalwa Braz from Brazil. They are best known for their 1989 hit single, "Lambada", a direct cover of Brazilian singer-songwriter Márcia Ferreira's 1986 dance hit "Chorando se foi," which itself was a legally authorized Portuguese-translated rendition of the original 1981 slow ballad, "Llorando se fue" by the Bolivian group Los Kjarkas. Given Kaoma's clear act of plagiarism and release of their single without Los Kjarkas' permission, Los Kjarkas successfully sued.
"Dançando Lambada" and "Mélodie d'amour" were the next two singles and were also hit singles, although they failed to earn the same success as "Lambada". "Lambada" peaked at number 46 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. It reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.
The same year, the band released its first album Worldbeat which achieved worldwide success,becoming,along with Beto Barbosa, one of the legends of Brazilian lambada. At the 1990 Lo Nuestro Awards, Kaoma won two awards for Pop Group of the Year and New Pop Artist of the Year.
In 1991, Kaoma released the album Tribal-Pursuit which provided the singles "Danca Tago-Mago" and "Moço do dende".
The band disbanded in 1998 but reformed again in 2006.

Loalwa Braz (3 June 1953 – 19 January 2017)

Lambada is a dance from Pará, Brazil, of African origin. The dance became internationally popular in the 1980s, especially in Latin America and Caribbean countries. It has adopted aspects of dances such as forró, salsa, merengue, maxixe and the carimbó.

Lambada is generally a partner dance. The dancers generally dance with arched legs, with the steps being from side to side, turning or even swaying, and in its original form never front to back, with a pronounced movement of the hips. At the time when the dance became popular, short skirts for women were in fashion and men wore long trousers, and the dance has become associated with such clothing, especially for women wearing short skirts that swirl up when the woman spins around, typically revealing 90s-style thong underwear.

Outro Lugar
Kaoma Lyrics

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La la la la la la lala la
La la la la la la lala la
La la la la la la lala la
La la la la la la lala la
For you
There might be another star
But through my eyes the light of you it's all I see
For you

There might be another song
But all my heart can hear is your melody
So long ago my heart without demanding
Informed me that no other love could do
But listen did I not though understanding
Fell in love with one
Who would break my heart in two
For you
Love might bring a toast of wine
But which each sparkle know the best for you I pray
For you
Love might be for you to find
But I will celebrate our love of yesterday
So long ago my heart without demanding
Informed me that no other love could do
But listen did I not though understanding
Fell in love with one
Who would break my heart in two
For you
There might be another star
But through my eyes the light of you it's all I see
For you

There might be another song
But in my heart your melody will stay with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kaoma's song Outro Lugar depict a love that is deeply rooted, despite the presence of other possibilities. The singer acknowledges that there might be other stars and songs, but for them, the only thing that they can see and hear is their love. The singer reflects on how their heart had warned them that no other love could do, but they fell in love with someone who ended up breaking their heart into two. Yet, despite the pain, the singer is still holding onto the memory of their past love.

In the first verse, the singer expresses that for their beloved, there might be another star - a symbol of someone else that could potentially shine brighter in their eyes. However, even with the possibility of something else, the singer can only see the light of their beloved. It is clear that the singer is still moved and dedicated to their love, as they claim that all their heart can hear is their beloved's melody.

The second verse continues the theme of recognizing that love can bring forth many possibilities, but the singer is content in staying true to the memory of their love. The singer acknowledges that love might bring a toast of wine, but they pray that their beloved will know what is best for them. The singer goes on to say that while love might be for their beloved to find, they will celebrate the love they once shared in the past. The repetition of the last lines of each verse emphasizes the singer's loyalty and dedication, as they state that their beloved might find other things in the future but look back on their past love with fondness.

Overall, the lyrics to Outro Lugar are a testament to the power of love and memory. Despite the heartbreak, the singer recognizes the significance of their past love and clings to it as a source of comfort.

Line by Line Meaning

La la la la la la lala la
The song starts with a series of meaningless but catchy sounds

For you There might be another star But through my eyes the light of you it's all I see
The singer is deeply in love with someone and they believe that their love interest is the only shining star in their life

For you There might be another song But all my heart can hear is your melody
The singer is fully committed to the person they love, to the point that the only song they hear is the melody of their lover's heart

So long ago my heart without demanding Informed me that no other love could do But listen did I not though understanding Fell in love with one Who would break my heart in two
The singer's heart knew that they would only love one person, but they still fell for someone who broke their heart. Despite this, the singer cannot help but still love this person

For you Love might bring a toast of wine But which each sparkle know the best for you I pray
The singer wishes the best for their love interest, and hopes that every moment of love they share is like a sparkle of wine that brings them joy and celebration

For you Love might be for you to find But I will celebrate our love of yesterday
The singer acknowledges that love may bring new experiences for their love interest, but they will always celebrate the love they shared in the past

For you There might be another star But through my eyes the light of you it's all I see
The repetition of this line towards the end emphasizes that the love and devotion of the singer has for their love interest is unwavering

For you There might be another song But in my heart your melody will stay with me
The singer will always cherish the melody of their lover's heart, and that it will never fade away from their memory

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Written by: Stevie Wonder

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