In 2003, she moved to Rio de Janeiro and recorded her first album Simples a year later.
Do You Know Where You're Going To
Marcela Mangabeira Lyrics
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Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
What are you hoping for, do you know?
Once we were standing still in time,
Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds.
Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me.
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Now looking back at all we planned,
We let so many dreams just slip through our hands.
Why must we wait so long before we see
How sad the answers to those questions can be?
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
The lyrics to Marcela Mangabeira's song "Do You Know Where You're Going To" touch upon themes of self-reflection, uncertainty, and the passage of time. The song asks the listener to consider if they have a clear direction in life, if they are satisfied with the experiences life has presented to them, and what they are hoping to achieve. The repeated questioning of where one is going hints at a sense of aimlessness or lack of purpose.
The lyrics also reveal a sense of nostalgia and regret in hindsight. The line "Once we were standing still in time, chasing the fantasies that filled our minds" suggests a time when the singer and someone else (possibly a romantic partner) were living in the present, pursuing dreams and desires. However, as time has passed, the singer realizes that many of these dreams have slipped away, and there is a sense of sadness in acknowledging that it often takes a long time before we understand the consequences of our choices.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you have a clear direction in life?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Are you content with the experiences and opportunities that life presents to you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you have a specific destination or goal in mind?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
Are you achieving your desired outcomes?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
When you reflect on your past, do you see missed opportunities or closed doors?
What are you hoping for, do you know?
What are your aspirations and desires?
Once we were standing still in time,
There was a period when we were stagnant, not moving forward
Chasing the fantasies that filled our minds.
Pursuing the dreams and illusions that occupied our thoughts
And you knew how I loved you but my spirit was free,
You understood my love for you, but I had a sense of independence
Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me.
Finding amusement in the inquiries you posed to me
Now looking back at all we planned,
Reflecting on the intentions and goals we had
We let so many dreams just slip through our hands.
We allowed numerous aspirations to elude our grasp
Why must we wait so long before we see
Why do we often realize the significance of things only after a substantial period of time?
How sad the answers to those questions can be?
The responses to those questions can be disheartening
Do you know where you're going to?
Do you have a clear direction in life?
Do you like the things that life is showing you?
Are you content with the experiences and opportunities that life presents to you?
Where are you going to, do you know?
Do you have a specific destination or goal in mind?
Do you get what you're hoping for?
Are you achieving your desired outcomes?
When you look behind you there's no open door.
When you reflect on your past, do you see missed opportunities or closed doors?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gustavo Carvalho
Maravilhosa!
Osmar de Sá Ponte
Marcela Mangabeira numa interpretação fantástica
Hector Lozada
muito agradáveis graças de interpretação
scott Schwendenman
Very nice cover :)
Артур Апрунц
Марсела супер!!!
Renee Engassac
Very sensual version !!!!