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.
Sabiá
Marília Mendonça Lyrics
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Qualquer coisa, 'cê toma um café
Deixa assim, vem deitar
'Tá do jeitinho que você quer
Pé no chão, sem lençol
Nosso amor bagunçou seu cabelo
Se perder o sono, a gente faz amor no banheiro
Mas se for pra chorar
Chora quando for cantar comigo
No idioma de outro país
Nossa língua se prende
Pena que a gente não entende o que diz
Sabiá cantou
Quantas noites dorme o nosso amor
Passa o tempo devagar
Nasceu o sol, curte a preguiça antes de acordar
Sabiá cantou (cantou)
Quantas noites dorme o nosso amor
Passa o tempo devagar
Nasceu o sol, curte a preguiça antes de acordar
Não dá tempo de chorar
Mas se for pra chorar
Chora quando for cantar comigo
No idioma de outro país
Nossa língua se prende
Pena que a gente não entende o que diz
Sabiá cantou
Quantas noites dorme o nosso amor
Passa o tempo devagar
Nasceu o sol, curte a preguiça antes de acordar
E sabiá cantou (cantou)
Quantas noites dorme o nosso amor
Passa o tempo devagar
Nasceu o sol, curte a preguiça antes de acordar
Sabiá cantou
Quantas noites dorme o nosso amor
Passa o tempo devagar
Nasceu o sol, curte a preguiça antes de acordar
Sabiá cantou
Quantas noites dorme o nosso amor
Passa o tempo devagar
Nasceu o sol, curte a preguiça antes de acordar
E vai, deixa assim como está
Qualquer coisa, 'cê toma um café
The lyrics to "Sabiá", a song by Marília Mendonça Henrique & Juliano, speak to the simple pleasure of being in love and enjoying each other's company. The chorus of the song, "Sabiá cantou, quantas noites dorme o nosso amor", translates to "the Sabiá bird sang, how many nights does our love sleep?" and speaks to the idea that time passes slowly when in love. The song encourages the listener to forget their worries and let things be as they are, enjoying the simple moments in life.
The first verse encourages the listener to let things be, and to come to bed as it is. The singer talks about how their love has messed up their partner's hair, and that they can make love in the bathroom if they can't sleep. The second verse talks about how they may cry, but to do so when they are singing together in another language. The language barrier may prevent them from understanding each other, but their love is beyond language. The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that time slows down when one is in love.
Overall, "Sabiá" is a song about savoring the moments of love and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. It encourages the listener to let things be and to not worry about the future or the past, but rather focus on the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Vai, deixa assim como está
Stay as we are, don't change anything
Qualquer coisa, 'cê toma um café
If you need anything, just take a coffee break
Deixa assim, vem deitar
Leave it like this and come to bed
'Tá do jeitinho que você quer
It's just the way you like it
Pé no chão, sem lençol
We're lying on the floor without any sheets
Nosso amor bagunçou seu cabelo
Our love has caused your hair to become messy
Se perder o sono, a gente faz amor no banheiro
If you can't sleep, we can make love in the bathroom
Não dá tempo de chorar
There's no time to cry
Mas se for pra chorar
But if you need to cry
Chora quando for cantar comigo
Cry when you sing with me
No idioma de outro país
In a language from another country
Nossa língua se prende
Our language is tied up
Pena que a gente não entende o que diz
It's a shame we don't understand what we're saying
Sabiá cantou
The thrush sang
Quantas noites dorme o nosso amor
How many nights our love sleeps through
Passa o tempo devagar
Time passes slowly
Nasceu o sol, curte a preguiça antes de acordar
The sun has risen, enjoy the laziness before waking up
E sabiá cantou (cantou)
And the thrush sang again
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Divino Bravo, Flavinho
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