D… Read Full Bio ↴Laura Fygi (born August 27, 1955, in Amsterdam) is a Dutch singer.
Daughter to a Dutch father, a manager at Philips, and an Egyptian mother, a belly dancer by profession, Fygi lived with her parents in South America for the first eight years of her life.
Between 1987 and 1991, she was a member of popular Dutch girl-band, Centerfold. During performances, the trio dressed themselves in sexy lingerie. They had hits in the Netherlands and all over Europe, and were equally famous in Japan.
In 1991, the ladies of Centerfold stopped performing and Fygi (together with Rowan Moore) started a band called The Backlot. After one performance in Dutch theatre Paradiso, an album was expected, but Mercury Records had already asked Fygi to make a solo album. This first album, Introducing Laura Fygi, comprised mostly jazz numbers, and was produced by Ruud Jacobs. In the album, Fygi was accompanied by celebrated Belgian musician Toots Thielemans.
Corcovado
Laura Fygi Lyrics
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Este amor, uma canção
Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
Muita calma pra pensar
E ter tempo pra sonhar
Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
Quero a vida sempre assim com você perto de mim
Até o apagar da velha chama
E eu que era triste
Descrente deste mundo
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
O que é felicidade meu amor
O que é felicidade, o que é felicidade
The lyrics to Laura Fygi's song "Corcovado" describe a serene scene that the singer experiences with her lover. They are depicted as sitting in a cozy corner with a guitar, singing a song that brings happiness to those who love each other. The singer emphasizes the importance of having calm to think and dream peacefully. The song's chorus mentions the beauty of the Redentor (Christ the Redeemer statue) that can be seen from the window. The singer then goes on to express her desire to spend the rest of her life with her lover, until the fire of their passion goes out. The song ends with gratitude for having found true happiness.
The lyrics to "Corcovado" are a celebration of love and the joy that comes with finding someone who brings peace and happiness to your life. The song conveys a sense of contentment and appreciation for life's simple pleasures. The singer's use of imagery and descriptive language, such as "um cantinho e um violão" (a corner and a guitar), paint a vivid picture of the intimate setting. The mention of the Redentor statue adds a sense of grandeur to the scene and reinforces the song's themes of beauty and awe.
Line by Line Meaning
Um cantinho e um violão
A cozy corner and a guitar create the perfect atmosphere for love and music.
Este amor, uma canção
This love is like a beautiful song that fills our hearts with joy.
Pra fazer feliz a quem se ama
To love and be loved is the key to happiness.
Muita calma pra pensar
It's important to have peace and quiet to reflect on life.
E ter tempo pra sonhar
And to have time to dream about our hopes and aspirations.
Da janela vê-se o Corcovado
From the window we can see the majestic Corcovado mountain in Rio de Janeiro.
O Redentor que lindo
The Christ the Redeemer statue is a beautiful sight to behold.
Quero a vida sempre assim com você perto de mim
I want to spend my life with you by my side, creating more beautiful moments together.
Até o apagar da velha chama
Until the flame of our love burns out.
E eu que era triste
I used to be sad and lost.
Descrente deste mundo
I had lost faith in the world and in love.
Ao encontrar você eu conheci
But then I met you and I discovered
O que é felicidade meu amor
What true happiness feels like, my love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Antonio Carlos Jobim
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