In 2015, she released her eponymous debut EP, however Mendonça only gained prominence after releasing her first eponymous live album in 2016, which received a triple platinum certificate for the 240,000 copies sold. "Infiel - Ao Vivo", a song included in the album, became one of the most played songs in Brazil and received a triple diamond disc certificate, giving Mendonça national visibility. Her second album Realidade, was released in 2017 and received a Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Sertaneja Music Album. In 2019, she released the album Todos os Cantos, a project scripted with shows recorded by the singer in all capitals in the country. The album earned her a triple platinum certification for the 240,000 copies sold and the Latin Grammy award in the Best Sertaneja Music Album.
On 5 November 2021, Mendonça embarked on an air taxi with four other people on board towards Caratinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil, where she was expected to perform in a local concert. The plane crashed, killing Mendonça, her uncle (who was also her manager), her producer and two crew members. All five deaths were officially confirmed shortly after on a live coverage by TV Globo.
Bebi Liguei
Marília Mendonça Lyrics
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E o seu cheiro impregnado na minha roupa
Só ficou o resto do seu beijo na minha boca
Você deu corda e o coração entrou na forca
A minha saudade já tinha tomado um rumo na vida
Mas desandou com a sua ligação perdida, ah
Bebi, liguei, parei no seu colchão
Chego apaixonado e saio arrependido
Amar por dois só me dá prejuízo
Faltou coragem pra dizer que não
Bebi, liguei, parei no seu colchão
Chego apaixonado e saio arrependido
Amar por dois só me dá prejuízo
Só me dá prejuízo
Só ficou o resto do seu beijo na minha boca
Você deu corda e o coração entrou na forca
A minha saudade já tinha tomado um rumo na vida
Mas desandou com a sua ligação perdida, ah
Faltou coragem pra dizer que não
Bebi, liguei, parei no seu colchão
Chego apaixonado e saio arrependido
Amar por dois só me dá prejuízo
Faltou coragem pra dizer que não
Bebi, liguei, parei no seu colchão
Chego apaixonado e saio arrependido
Amar por dois só me dá prejuízo
Só me dá prejuízo
Chego apaixonado e saio arrependido
Amar por dois só me dá prejuízo
Faltou coragem pra dizer que não
Bebi, liguei, parei no seu colchão
Chego apaixonado e saio arrependido
Amar por dois só me dá prejuízo
Só me dá prejuízo
The lyrics to Marília Mendonça's song "Bebi Liguei" talk about a person who wakes up drunk and with the smell of their partner still lingering on their clothes. Even though they had moved on with their life, the partner's call messed everything up again. The singer of the song lacked the courage to say no and ended up going over to their partner's house, only to leave regretful in the end. Loving someone who doesn't love you back is a losing game, and it only causes damage to yourself. The chorus emphasizes this idea, saying that loving for two only brings loss and regret.
The song's lyrics are written in a relaxed but dramatic style, depicting the deep pain of loving someone who doesn't reciprocate. The emotions of guilt, regret and frustration are heavily present in the lyrics. The mention of alcohol suggests that the singer might be using it as an escape, but it only makes things worse. The song emphasizes how important it is to stand up for oneself and have the courage to say no, even if it hurts.
Line by Line Meaning
Acordei mais uma vez embriagado
I woke up once again drunk
E o seu cheiro impregnado na minha roupa
And your scent impregnated in my clothes
Só ficou o resto do seu beijo na minha boca
Only the remains of your kiss stayed on my lips
Você deu corda e o coração entrou na forca
You gave me hope and my heart got trapped
A minha saudade já tinha tomado um rumo na vida
My longing had already taken a direction in life
Mas desandou com a sua ligação perdida, ah
But it all fell apart with your lost call, ah
Faltou coragem pra dizer que não
I lacked the courage to say no
Bebi, liguei, parei no seu colchão
I drank, called you, and ended up on your bed
Chego apaixonado e saio arrependido
I arrive in love and leave regretful
Amar por dois só me dá prejuízo
Loving for two only brings me loss
Só me dá prejuízo
It only brings me loss
Chego apaixonado e saio arrependido
I arrive in love and leave regretful
Amar por dois só me dá prejuízo
Loving for two only brings me loss
Só me dá prejuízo
It only brings me loss
Chego apaixonado e saio arrependido
I arrive in love and leave regretful
Amar por dois só me dá prejuízo
Loving for two only brings me loss
Só me dá prejuízo
It only brings me loss
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gabriel Agra, Philipe Pancadinha, Victor Hugo, Thales Lessa
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