A gifted singer and songwriter, Luca’s music is a glorious blend of her native Brazil with a touch of downtown New York. She mines deep melodic roots in her country’s heritage, creating musical gems that she polishes with the lightest of touches.
To her credit, Luca has won an Independent Music Award in the World Fusion category as well as placing third in the International Songwriting Competition, World Music category.
In addition to her own albums, Luca’s work has been featured on two compilations distributed by Putumayo World Music: Brazilian Lounge and Women of the World: Acoustic. Her music has been featured in movies including End of Watch, The Visitor, Kissing Paris, and television shows such as HBO series Californication, ABC show Mistresses, and Brazilian telenovela TiTiTi.
Press/Industry Quotes:
“Luca Mundaca is a gifted young singer and songwriter. Luca's music is a glorious blend of her native Brazil with a touch of downtown New York. She mines the deep melodic roots of her country's heritage, creating musical gems that she polishes with the lightest of touches. A talent to watch." — Tom Evered, General Manager & Senior Vice President, Marketing (Jazz & Classical), EMI Music
“Luca Mundaca is a singer and songwriter whose work I have been aware of since she arrived in NYC. Her abilities are unlimited; she has a stunning voice of great intimacy and emotion, and her songwriting is first rate. It is rare to find in an artist both the capacity to write brilliant melodies and profound lyrics, and to then perform them at such a high level of musicianship. She simply has it all." — Seth Rothstein, former VP Marketing, Sony Legacy
“Luca Mundaca is a classic example of a talent deserving wider recognition. Blessed with a sweetly engaging sound, impressive musicality and the rhythmic passion of heart Brazilian roots, she is a talent whose song and singing should be far more widely heard” — Don Heckman, LA times Critic
DAY BY DAY
Luca Mundaca Lyrics
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Quero viver tudo ao seu lado
Quero viver
Quero viver
Quero saber tudo em seus atos
E despertar ao teu compasso
Quero saber
Rosas amarelas
Rosas na janela
Rosas dei a ela
Rosas amarelas
Rosas na janela
Rosas são pra ela
Day by day
Eu quero mais te ver
The lyrics in Luca Mundaca's song "Day by Day" convey a desire to live life fully and entirely with a loved one. The singer expresses their wish to spend more time with the person they love, to be a witness to their every action, and to exist in synchronicity with them. They repeat the phrase "quero viver" which translates to "I want to live," emphasizing their desire to be fully present and engaged in their relationship.
The second half of the lyrics centers around the symbol of roses, specifically yellow roses. The color yellow is often associated with joy, optimism, and friendship; and the roses serve as a metaphor for the beauty and brightness that the singer's loved one brings to their life. The repetition of "rosas" indicates that this person is never far from the singer's thoughts, and are a reminder of the affection and care that they feel for one another.
Overall, the lyrics of "Day by Day" express a deep longing to live in a state of love, joy, and connection with another person. The desire to be fully present and experience life's moments together is at the heart of this romantic ballad.
Line by Line Meaning
Quero viver mais um bocado
I want to live a little longer
Quero viver tudo ao seu lado
I want to live everything by your side
Quero viver
I want to live
Quero saber tudo em seus atos
I want to know everything in your actions
E despertar ao teu compasso
And awaken to your beat
Quero saber
I want to know
Rosas amarelas
Yellow roses
Rosas na janela
Roses on the window
Rosas dei a ela
I gave roses to her
Rosas amarelas
Yellow roses
Rosas na janela
Roses on the window
Rosas são pra ela
Roses are for her
Day by day
Day by day
Eu quero mais te ver
I want to see you more
Contributed by Josiah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@getOFFmyMILK
This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard
@mundacamusic
Thank you thank you so very much!!!! :-)
@mundacamusic
Hi getoofmymilk, Thank you so much for your love and support!
I want share with you the exciting news that my new Single "Momento" will be release now on March 19. Please, Follow me at Spotify to soon you will be able to pre-save the song on your playlist. Thank you so much again.
Much Love,
Luca
@MrZutcrotte
Uma artista de muita sensibilidade. Um momento de felicidade, escutando esta bela música. Muito obrigado, se sente que vc tem uma grande humanidade.
@mundacamusic
Oi Marcelo, Muito obrigada pela as suas bela palavras e pelo o seu amor e apoio a minha música.
Quero compartilhar com vocês a notícia empolgante de que meu novo single "Momento" será lançado agora em 19 de março. Por favor, siga-me no Spotify, pois em breve você poderá pré-salvar a música em sua playlist. Muito obrigado novamente.
Muito amor,
Luca
@Chadkins
This is absolutely beautiful.
@mundacamusic
Thank you so much!!!! ;-)
@mundacamusic
Hi Chadkins, Thank you so much for your love and support!
I want share with you the exciting news that my new Single "Momento" will be release now on March 19. Please, Follow me at Spotify to soon you will be able to pre-save the song on your playlist. Thank you so much again.
Much Love,
Luca
@krazyk.3411
I heard this song in a Miami hotel lobby and has been on repeat ever since! Absolutely loveeeeee
@mundacamusic
Awesome! THANK YOU!
Hi Crazy, Thank you so much for your love and support!
I want share with you the exciting news that my new Single "Momento" will be release now on March 19. Please, Follow me at Spotify to soon you will be able to pre-save the song on your playlist. Thank you so much again.
Much Love,
Luca