Valle's precocious talent was evident from his high school years, which coincided with the height of the Bossa Nova movement in Rio. His classmates included future legends like Edu Lobo and Dori Caymmi, and his composition Sonho De Maria was included on the Avanço album by the highly influential Tamba Trio in 1963. With his brother Paulo Sérgio Valle as his lyricist, he had already built an impressive portfolio of songs, prompting the Odeon label (a subsidiary of EMI) to sign him to a recording contract. His debut album Samba Demais was released early in 1964. His reputation quickly spread, and his contemporaries on the music scene (including Wilson Simonal, Elis Regina, Nara Leão and many others) lined up to record his songs. A second album, O Compositor e o Cantor, followed in 1965, and featured the debut of what would become his most recognizable song, Samba De Verão (known in English as "So Nice (Summer Samba)"), as well as other instant classics as Deus Brasileiro, Gente and A Resposta.
1966 brought Valle's first trip to the U.S., where he and his then-wife Anamaria teamed up with the also recently-emigrated Sérgio Mendes briefly in an embryonic version of what would later become the latter's hugely successful Sérgio Mendes & Brasil '66. The threat of being drafted and sent to Vietnam caused him to return quickly to Brazil, however, although the following year saw him return and have a more positive experience which included his debut American release Braziliance! on Warner Bros. Records, several appearances on the Andy Williams TV show. Following session work on Verve records releases by compatriots Walter Wanderley and Astrud Gilberto, the label released Valle's Samba '68 album featuring English-language versions of assorted songs from his earlier Brazilian releases.
Shortly thereafter, feeling homesick, Valle returned to Brazil and entered a new creative phase in his career. 1968's Viola Enluarada album was a more introspective affair, with Valle's songwriting attaining a more mature and reflective tenor far removed from the frothy and lighthearted feel of the "Samba '68" album. The title track became one of Valle's signature compositions and was a duet with the up-and-coming future icon Milton Nascimento. It also featured a surprising political bent previously absent in Valle's work, and the album as a whole pointed to a broader range of musical influences that moved him out of the box marked "bossa nova artist".
This process continued on 1969's Mustang Cor De Sangue, another leap forward that incorporated rock, soul and pop styles, all stamped with Valle's unmistakable melodic style. His work here reflected the sophisticated pop approach of American songwriters such as Jimmy Webb and Burt Bacharach as well as the inescapable influence of The Beatles.
Around this time, Valle was tapped to create theme music for assorted TV programs and "novelas" (soap operas), which over the next few years would become one of the main outlets for his work, along with advertising jingles. 1970's Marcos Valle (often referred to as "The Bed Album" due to its cover shot of Valle in bed) was his most adventurous effort to date as well as his most rock and psychedelic-influenced music up to that point. Backed by Milton Nascimento's backing band Som Imaginário, Valle explored a more eccentric approach, with a number of futuristic tracks and an extended instrumental suite not unlike the work of U.S. composer/producer David Axelrod. 1971's Garra was a career highpoint, a pop masterwork that summed up his music and still stands as one of the finest pop albums of the era, Brazilian or otherwise. Its effervescent pop/jazz/soul/bossa/film soundtrack musical stylings were matched by lyrics that attempted to reconcile Valle's hippie leanings with his status as a wealthy young musician who was also a successful businessman because of his successful novela soundtracks and corporate advertising accounts. Tele-novelas he provided some or all of the music for during this period included O Cafona, Minha Doce Namorada, Pigmalião 70, Os Ossos Do Barão and, most prominently, Selva De Pedra.
1972's Vento Sul album found Valle long-haired and bearded, and backed by the progressive rock band O Terço. His most experimental and left-field effort to date, it was something of a sales flop, although it has accumulated many admirers over the ensuing decades. The following year's Previsão do Tempo fared better and was an innovative effort made in conjunction with the band who initially formed to back Valle at live shows and named themselves after one of his songs, Azimuth (soon to change the spelling to Azymuth). This album had a notable jazz fusion influence due to Azymuth keyboardist José Roberto Bertrami's expertise on the Fender Rhodes keyboard and assorted synthesizers such as the Mini-Moog and the ARP Soloist. This sound would later prove a decisive influence on the Acid Jazz scene in Europe twenty years later.
In 1974 Valle provided the music for "Vila Sésamo", Brazil's version of "Sesame Street". He also released his final album on EMI, another self-titled effort. This album differed yet again from its predecessors in pursuing a piano pop sound reminiscent in turns of Elton John, Todd Rundgren and Bread, and replete with elaborate vocal arrangements. At this point, Valle had grown tired of the strictures of living and working under Brazil's military dictatorship, then in its darkest and bleakest phase. He therefore decided to return to the U.S., where he spent the rest of the decade. Settling in Los Angeles, he entered into collaborations with artists as diverse as Sarah Vaughan, Chicago and rnb singer and songwriter Leon Ware. Valle and Ware found themselves especially compatible, and wrote many songs together, Valle appearing on several of Ware's Elektra album releases.
Água de Coco
Marcos Valle Lyrics
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que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer, camará
e perfume no corpo.
Que nem água de coco, bebera
e perfume no corpo, camará.
P'ra quem e bem chegado, saravá
Como é bom viver(...)
Água de beber, bebera
que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer, camará
e perfume no corpo.
P'ra quem gosta do vento, ventará.
P'ra quem gosta da chuva, choverá.
P'ra quem gosta de lua, luará.
P'ra quem quer dia clara, sol virá.
Gosto de ficar imaginando
o que teus olhos me pedem.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
espreguicando de amor.
Gosto de ficar advinhando
o que teus olhos refletem.
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
nao tem choro, nem dor.
Como é bom viver, junto com você.
Água de beber, beberá
que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer, camará
e perfume no corpo.
E quem gosta da vida, viverá.
E quem anda sem pressa, chegará.
Quem precisa de santo, rezará
Quem tem fogo no corpo, pecará.
Gosto de ficar nessa loucura
sem saber o que eu digo.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
espreguicando de amor.
Gosto de ficar nesse delírio,
delirando contigo.
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
nao tem choro, nem dor.
Como é bom viver, junto com você!
The song "Água de Côco" by Marcos Valle is a celebration of life, love, and the pleasures that come with them. The lyrics refer to the refreshing qualities of coconut water and the scent of desire, which are likened to the pleasures of being in love. The song also captures the essence of Brazilian culture, with references to Afro-Brazilian spirituality and indigenous folklore.
The chorus "água de beber, bebera" (drinkable water, drink it) compares the refreshing qualities of water to the experience of being in love. The scent of the camará flower is described as an alluring and irresistible perfume. The song also references the Yoruba religious practices of Candomblé, with phrases such as "saravá" and "oxalá," which are used to express greetings and blessings in the religion.
The verses describe the various pleasures of life, such as enjoying the wind, rain, and moon, and are sung in a laid-back and sultry style. The song expresses a desire to live in the moment, to enjoy life without worries or regrets. The mood is one of relaxation and contentment, with a sense of gratitude for the simple pleasures in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Água de beber, bebera
que nem água de coco.
Drank water to quench thirst as refreshing and easily as drinking coconut water.
Cheiro de querer, camará
e perfume no corpo.
Your fragrance smells attractive and my body smells like high-end perfume.
Que nem água de coco, bebera
e perfume no corpo, camará.
P'ra quem e bem chegado, saravá
pra quem chega cansado, oxalá!
As if drinking coconut water and fragrant as high-end perfume. Welcome to my friend with blessings and tired traveler with good luck.
P'ra quem gosta do vento, ventará.
P'ra quem gosta da chuva, choverá.
P'ra quem gosta de lua, luará.
P'ra quem quer dia clara, sol virá.
For those who enjoy the wind, it will blow. For those who love the rain, it will rain. For those enchanted by the moon will have moon light. And for those who want a clear day, sun will come.
Gosto de ficar imaginando
o que teus olhos me pedem.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
espreguicando de amor.
I like to imagine what your eyes ask of me. I love this laziness feeling where we can stretch in love.
Gosto de ficar advinhando
o que teus olhos refletem.
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
nao tem choro, nem dor.
I like guessing what your eyes reflect. Life is more beautiful with you by my side, without tears or pain.
E quem gosta da vida, viverá.
E quem anda sem pressa, chegará.
Quem precisa de santo, rezará
Quem tem fogo no corpo, pecará.
Those who love life will live. The ones who walk slowly will arrive. The ones who need a saint will pray, and the ones with fiery passion will sin.
Gosto de ficar nessa loucura
sem saber o que eu digo.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
Espreguiçando de amor.
Gosto de ficar nesse delírio,
delirando contigo.
I love this crazy feeling, not knowing what I'm saying. I love this laziness feeling where we can stretch in love. I love this delirium feeling, crazy with you.
Como é bom viver, junto com você!
How good it is to live together with you!
Writer(s): Paulo Sergio Kostenb Valle, Marcos Kostenbader Valle
Contributed by Chloe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jordansparks6113
Água de beber, bebera
Que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer, camará
E perfume no corpo.
Que nem água de coco, bebera
E perfume no corpo, camará.
P'ra quem e bem chegado, saravá
Pra quem chega cansado, oxalá!
Como é bom viver(...)
Água de beber, bebera
Que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer, camará
E perfume no corpo.
P'ra quem gosta do vento, ventará.
P'ra quem gosta da chuva, choverá.
P'ra quem gosta de lua, luará.
P'ra quem quer dia clara, sol virá.
Gosto de ficar imaginando
O que teus olhos me pedem.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
Espreguicando de amor.
Gosto de ficar advinhando
O que teus olhos refletem.
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
Nao tem choro, nem dor.
Como é bom viver, junto com você.
Água de beber, beberá
Que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer, camará
E perfume no corpo.
E quem gosta da vida, viverá.
E quem anda sem pressa, chegará.
Quem precisa de santo, rezará
Quem tem fogo no corpo, pecará.
Gosto de ficar nessa loucura
Sem saber o que eu digo.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
Espreguicando de amor.
Gosto de ficar nesse delírio,
Delirando contigo.
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
Nao tem choro, nem dor.
Como é bom viver, junto com você!
@mache_floque
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Comemore os 13 anos do Letras
Agua de coco
Marcos Valle

Água de beber, bebera
que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer,camará
e perfume no corpo.
Que nem água de coco,bebera
e perfume no corpo, camará.
P'ra quem e bem chegado,saravá
pra quem chega cansado,oxalá!
Como é bom viver(...)
Água de beber, bebera
que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer,camará
e perfume no corpo.
P'ra quem gosta do vento, ventará.
P'ra quem gosta da chuva, choverá.
P'ra quem gosta de lua, luará.
P'ra quem quer dia clara, sol virá.
Gosto de ficar imaginando
o que teus olhos me pedem.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
espreguicando de amor.
Gosto de ficar advinhando
o que teus olhos refletem.
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
nao tem choro, nem dor.
Como é bom viver, junto com você.
Água de beber, beberá
que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer,camará
e perfume no corpo.
E quem gosta da vida, viverá.
E quem anda sem pressa, chegará.
Quem precisa de santo, rezará
Quem tem fogo no corpo,pecará.
Gosto de ficar nessa loucura
sem saber o que eu digo.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
espreguicando de amor.
Gosto de ficar nesse delírio,
delirando contigo.
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
nao tem choro, nem dor.
Como é bom viver, junto com você!
@batatude
Tradução / Translation
Drinking water, drink
like coconut water.
Smell of wanting, buddy
and perfume on the body.
Like coconut water, had drank
and perfume on the body, buddy.
For those who are close enough, saravá
for those who arrive tired, I hope!
How good it is to live (...)
Drinking water, drink
like coconut water.
Smell of wanting, buddy
and perfume on the body.
For those who like the wind, it will be windy.
For those who like the rain, it will rain.
For those who like the moon, moonlight.
For those who want a clear day, the sun will come.
I like to keep imagining
what your eyes ask of me.
I like to stay in that laziness,
sprawling with love.
I like to be guessing
what your eyes reflect.
At your side life gets more beautiful
there is no crying or pain.
How good it is to live, together with you.
Drink water, drink
like coconut water.
Smell of wanting, buddy
and perfume on the body.
And who likes life, will live.
And who walks without haste, will arrive.
Who needs a saint, will pray
Whoever has fire in his body will sin.
I like to stay in this madness
without knowing what I say.
I like to stay in that laziness,
sprawling with love.
I like to stay in this delirium,
delirious with you.
By your side life becomes more beautiful
there is no crying or pain.
How good it is to live, together with you!
@48sharksOfficial
Lyrics: in english, en Portuguese
Drinking water, drink
Água de beber, bebera
Like coconut water.
Que nem água de coco.
Smell of wanting, buddy
Cheiro de querer, camará
And perfume on the body.
E perfume no corpo.
Like coconut water, had drank
Que nem água de coco, bebera
And perfume on the body, buddy.
E perfume no corpo, camará.
For those who are close enough, saravá
P'ra quem e bem chegado, saravá
For those who arrive tired, I hope!
Pra quem chega cansado, oxalá!
How good it is to live (...)
Como é bom viver(...)
Drinking water, drink
Água de beber, bebera
Like coconut water.
Que nem água de coco.
Smell of wanting, buddy
Cheiro de querer, camará
And perfume on the body.
E perfume no corpo.
For those who like the wind, it will blow.
P'ra quem gosta do vento, ventará.
For those who like the rain, it will rain.
P'ra quem gosta da chuva, choverá.
For those who like the moon, moonlight.
P'ra quem gosta de lua, luará.
For those who want a clear day, the sun will come.
P'ra quem quer dia clara, sol virá.
I like to imagine
Gosto de ficar imaginando
What your eyes ask of me.
O que teus olhos me pedem.
I like to be lazy,
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
Stretching with love.
Espreguicando de amor.
I like to be guessing
Gosto de ficar advinhando
What your eyes reflect.
O que teus olhos refletem.
By your side life becomes more beautiful
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
There is no crying or pain.
Nao tem choro, nem dor.
How good it is to live, together with you.
Como é bom viver, junto com você.
Drink water, drink
Água de beber, beberá
Like coconut water.
Que nem água de coco.
Smell of wanting, buddy
Cheiro de querer, camará
And perfume on the body.
E perfume no corpo.
And who likes life, will live.
E quem gosta da vida, viverá.
And who walks without haste, will arrive.
E quem anda sem pressa, chegará.
Who needs a saint, will pray
Quem precisa de santo, rezará
Whoever has fire in his body will sin.
Quem tem fogo no corpo, pecará.
I like to stay in this madness
Gosto de ficar nessa loucura
Not knowing what I say.
Sem saber o que eu digo.
I like to be lazy,
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
Stretching with love.
Espreguicando de amor.
I like to stay in this delirium,
Gosto de ficar nesse delírio,
Delirious with you.
Delirando contigo.
By your side life becomes more beautiful
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
There is no crying or pain.
Nao tem choro, nem dor.
How good it is to live, together with you!
Como é bom viver, junto com você!
@faroutrecordings
Listen to Marcos Valle's brand new single 'Olha Quem Tá Chegando' here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4j0zBYCX0M
@jordansparks6113
Água de beber, bebera
Que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer, camará
E perfume no corpo.
Que nem água de coco, bebera
E perfume no corpo, camará.
P'ra quem e bem chegado, saravá
Pra quem chega cansado, oxalá!
Como é bom viver(...)
Água de beber, bebera
Que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer, camará
E perfume no corpo.
P'ra quem gosta do vento, ventará.
P'ra quem gosta da chuva, choverá.
P'ra quem gosta de lua, luará.
P'ra quem quer dia clara, sol virá.
Gosto de ficar imaginando
O que teus olhos me pedem.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
Espreguicando de amor.
Gosto de ficar advinhando
O que teus olhos refletem.
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
Nao tem choro, nem dor.
Como é bom viver, junto com você.
Água de beber, beberá
Que nem água de coco.
Cheiro de querer, camará
E perfume no corpo.
E quem gosta da vida, viverá.
E quem anda sem pressa, chegará.
Quem precisa de santo, rezará
Quem tem fogo no corpo, pecará.
Gosto de ficar nessa loucura
Sem saber o que eu digo.
Gosto de ficar nessa preguiça,
Espreguicando de amor.
Gosto de ficar nesse delírio,
Delirando contigo.
A teu lado a vida fica mais bonita
Nao tem choro, nem dor.
Como é bom viver, junto com você!
@metitfour131
Brazilian Portugese looks so cool but sounds really strange, and yet I can't stop listening to Marcos Valle!
@ryanh6748
@Metit Four I agree, but it sounds so cool I had to start learning it. Eu falo pequeno português agora.
@femto4683
essa letra é linda demais, o jeito que ele brinca com as palavras é foda demais
@charlotte-io2ng
obrigadaaaa
@dil7185
Muito obrigada , Jordan ! Love from France 🇫🇷
@rafaelgabardo2643
Marcos Valle talvez um dos artistas mais "underrated" da historia. Cara eh um lenda! E uma paulada dessas nem 70mil views, incrivel!
@ibukiosorio7930
True story... Marcos Valle needs more and more attention.
@pecantan9146
People don’t know what they’re missing 😢