Sister of the also popular and renowned singer and composer Caetano Veloso, she began her artistic career in 1963, appearing in the play "Boca de Ouro" by Nelson Rodrigues. A song about the play was written by Caetano Veloso, who opened the show singing a samba track by Ataulfo Alves. That year she met Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Tom Zé, Djalma Correa, Pitti, Alcivando Luz and Fernando Lona in Salvador, with whom she performed at the commemorations inaugurating the Vila Velha de Salvador theatre in 1964 in the shows "Nós por exemplo" and "Nova bossa velha, velha bossa nova". In 1964 she also appeared in "Mora na Filosofia", her first solo show, when she met Nara Leão. As 1965 she replaced the muse of bossa nova in the show at Teatro Opinião (Rio de Janeiro), sharing the stage with Zé Kéti and João do Vale. She stood out for her stirring interpretation of the song "Carcará". In 1965 she also recorded her first record, a single containing the tracks "Carcará" and "É de manhã", the first recording of Caetano Veloso’s composition. That same year she released a double single with the songs "Carcará", "No carnaval", "Mora na filosofia" and "Só eu sei", followed by her debut album "Maria Bethânia" and the record "Maria Bethânia canta Noel Rosa". That year she also performed in the show Arena canta Bahia, directed by Augusto Boal, alongside Gal, Gil, Caetano, Pitti and Tom Zé. Also under the direction of Boal, the same group performed the show Tempo de Guerra. In 1996 she shared the stage of Teatro Opinião with Vinícius de Moraes and Gilberto Gil, presenting the show "Pois é". In 1967 she released the album "Edu & Bethânia" with Edu Lobo. She appeared in the shows "Yes, nós temos Maria Bethânia" (Bolso theatre, Rio de Janeiro) and "Comigo me desavim" (Miguel Lemos theatre, Rio de Janeiro) and "Brasileiro profissão esperança", by Paulo Pontes, directed by Bibi Ferreira, at the Casa Grande theatre (Rio de Janeiro). In 1971 she recorded the album "A tua presença", which was praised by the select critics. In 1971 the show "Rosa dos ventos" premiered at Teatro da Praia (Rio de Janeiro), directed by Fauzi Arap and she released the album of the same name. In 1972 she appeared alongside Chico Buarque and Nara Leão in the film "Quando o carnaval chegar" by Cacá Diegues. After another trip to Europe, she launched the album "Drama - anjo exterminado" also that year. In 1973 the show Drama, luz da noite premiered at Teatro da Praia, directed by Antônio Bivar and Isabel Câmara, from which arose the record "Luz da noite". The following year she commemorated ten years in the music business with the show "A cena muda", directed by Fauzi Arap, at the Casa Grande Theatre (Rio de Janeiro). The show led to a live record of the same name. In 1975 she performed a lengthy season with Chico Buarque at the Canecão (Rio de Janeiro). In 1976 she recorded the album "Pássaro proibido" which earned her first gold record. Also that year she got together with Caetano, Gil and Gal, forming the group Os Doces Bárbaros. In 1977 she released the album "Pássaro da manhã", for which she received the second gold record of her career. That year she was considered one of the bestselling singers in Brazil, which opened new doors in the record industry. In 1978 she starred in the show "Maria Bethânia e Caetano Veloso ao vivo" alongside her brother. Also that year the album "Álibi" was released, which earned her third gold disk. In 1979 she recorded the album "Mel". She released a series of records in the following decades: "Alteza" (81), "Maria" (88), "Memória da pele" (89), "Olho d’água" (92), "As canções que você fez pra mim" (93), only recording records by Roberto and Erasmo Carlos Âmbar (96), "Imitação da vida" (97) and "A força que nunca seca" (99). In 1994 she performed alongside Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa and Gilberto Gil, in the show "Doces Bárbaros na Mangueira", reference to the tribute made to them by this samba school, with the theme "Atrás da verde e rosa só não vai quem já morreu". In 2000, she recorded limited-edition album "Cânticos, preces, súplicas à Senhora dos Jardins do Céu". In 2001, she recorded the album "Maricotinha", containing the tracks "Moça do sonho" (Edu Lobo and Chico Buarque), from the musical "Cambaio, Primavera" (Carlos Lyra and Vinícius de Moraes), "Quando você não está aqui" (Herbert Vianna and Paulo Sérgio Valle), "Antes que amanheça" (Chico César and Carlos Rennó) and "Se eu morresse de saudade" (Gilberto Gil), among others, in addition to the title track, by Dorival Caymmi. She released the record a special show at the Canecão (Rio de Janeiro). The show included appearances by Caetano Veloso, Carlos Lyra, Chico Buarque, Nana e Danilo Caymmi, Adriana Calcanhoto and Gilberto Gil, among other artists. Also in 2001, in commemoration of her 35 years in the music business, she returned to the Canecão in the show "Maricotinha", which led to the double album "Maricotinha ao vivo". On December 8 that same year, she performed before 100,000 people on Copacabana beach alongside Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil and Gal Costa in the show "Doces Bárbaros", which concluded the project Pão Music. In 2003 the show presented in 2001 at the Canecão was released on the DVD "Maricotinha ao vivo", directed by André Horta. In 2003 she was also nominated for the Multishow Award in the categories Best Show and Best Album for "Maricotinha ao vivo". Also that year she created her own label, Quitanda, in partnership with record company Biscoito Fino, inaugurated the company by releasing the album "Brasileirinho", containing songs about religion and Brazil, with guest appearances by Nana Caymmi, Miúcha, Denise Stoklos and Ferreira Gullar, in addition to the groups Tira Poeira and Uakti, and the album "Vozes da Purificação", the first song recorded by Dona Edith do Prato. In 2004 she received the Tim Award in the categories Best Singer, Best Record and best visual MPB project, the Rival BR Award in the category Best Album, and the Academia Brasileira de Letras Award in the category Best Singer, in addition to being nominated for the Latin Grammy. That same year she produced and appeared as a singer alongside other artists on the album "Namorando a Rosa", a tribute record to violinist Rosinha de Valença, released by her Quitanda label. In 2005 she released the album Que falta você me faz, recording works by Vincius de Moraes, in partnership with Tom Jobim, Chico Buarque, Carlos Lyra, Baden Powell, Toquinho, Adoniran Barbosa and Jards Macalé. That same year she appeared at Canecão (Rio de Janeiro) in the show "Tempo Tempo Tempo Tempo - Uma homenagem a Vinícius de Moraes". In 2005 she also received the Golden Music Dolphin Award from the Rio de Janeiro State Culture Council.
Andança
Maria Bethânia Lyrics
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Da lua cheia eu sei, uma saudade imensa
Vagando em verso eu vim vestido de cetim
Na mão direita rosas vou levar
Olha a lua mansa a se derramar
(me leva amor)
Ao luar descansa meu caminhar
Seu olhar em festa se fez feliz
(me leva amor)
Lembrando a seresta que um dia eu fiz
(por onde for quero ser seu par)
Já me fiz da guerra por não saber
(me leva amor)
Que esta terra encerra meu bem querer
(amor)
E jamais termina meu caminhar
(me leva amor)
Só o amor me ensina onde vou chegar
(por onde for quero ser seu par)
Rodei de roda andei, dança da moda eu sei
Cansei de ser sozinha
Verso encantado usei, meu namorado é rei
Nas lendas do caminho onde andei
No passo da estrada só faço andar
(me leva amor)
Tenho a minha amada a me acompanhar
(amor)
Vim de longe léguas cantando eu vim
(me leva amor)
Vou não faço tréguas sou mesmo assim
(por onde eu for quero ser seu par)
Já me fiz a guerra por não saber
(me leva amor)
Que esta terra encerra meu bem querer
(amor)
E jamais termina meu caminhar
(me leva amor)
Só o amor ensina onde vou chegar
(por onde eu for quero ser seu par)
The lyrics of Maria Bethânia's song "Andança" depict a journey of the singer through life, where she communicates her deep yearning for love and companionship. The song starts off with a reflection on the vast expanse of life, where the singer admits to having walked through countless dunes of sand and the familiarity of the full moon, all the while carrying within a deep sense of nostalgia. She describes herself as a wandering spirit that has found comfort in verse, and has adorned herself in silk and is carrying roses in her hand.
The chorus of the song is an explanation of the immense power of love. The singer asks her lover to take her by the hand, so she can rest in the gentle light of the moon. She mentions that her lover's happiness brings joy to her as well, and her thoughts immediately turn to the night she once serenaded her lover. She declares that she wants to be her lover's partner, and she will follow him wherever he goes.
The second verse reminisces about the journey of life, where the singer admits to facing battles that she did not understand, and how she had to keep walking through the path of the unknown. She mentions that she has learned that love is the only thing that can show her the way forward. The last part of the song reiterates the singer's desire to be united with her lover and hints at the promise of a journey together.
Line by Line Meaning
Vim tanta areia andei
I've walked through so much sand
Da lua cheia eu sei, uma saudade imensa
I know the full moon so well, and it brings a huge longing
Vagando em verso eu vim vestido de cetim
Wandering in verse, I came dressed in satin
Na mão direita rosas vou levar
In my right hand, I'll carry roses
Olha a lua mansa a se derramar (me leva amor)
Look at the gentle moon spilling over (take me, love)
Ao luar descansa meu caminhar (amor)
Under the moonlight, my walk finds rest (love)
Seu olhar em festa se fez feliz (me leva amor)
Your joyful gaze made the party (take me, love)
Lembrando a seresta que um dia eu fiz (por onde for quero ser seu par)
Remembering the serenade that I once sang (wherever I go, I want to be your partner)
Já me fiz da guerra por não saber (me leva amor)
I've already fought the war, not knowing (take me, love)
Que esta terra encerra meu bem querer (amor)
That this earth holds my beloved (love)
E jamais termina meu caminhar (me leva amor)
And my journey never ends (take me, love)
Só o amor me ensina onde vou chegar (por onde for quero ser seu par)
Only love teaches me where I'll arrive (wherever I go, I want to be your partner)
Rodei de roda andei, dança da moda eu sei
I twirled around and walked, I know the latest dance
Cansei de ser sozinha
I got tired of being alone
Verso encantado usei, meu namorado é rei
I used an enchanted verse, my boyfriend is the king
Nas lendas do caminho onde andei
In the legends of the path where I've walked
No passo da estrada só faço andar (me leva amor)
In the pace of the road, I just keep walking (take me, love)
Tenho a minha amada a me acompanhar (amor)
I have my beloved accompanying me (love)
Vim de longe léguas cantando eu vim (me leva amor)
I came from far away, singing I came (take me, love)
Vou não faço tréguas sou mesmo assim (por onde eu for quero ser seu par)
I'll go, I won't give up, I'm just like that (wherever I go, I want to be your partner)
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jhonnatanrodrigues5888
Vim, tanta areia andei
Da lua cheia eu sei
Uma saudade imensa
Vagando em verso eu vim
Vestido de cetim
Na mão direita, rosas
Vou levar
Olha a lua mansa se derramar (me leva amor)
Ao luar descansa meu caminhar (amor)
Meu olhar em festa se fez feliz (me leva amor)
Lembrando a seresta que um dia eu fiz
(Por onde for quero ser seu par)
Já me fiz a guerra por não saber (me leva amor)
Que esta terra encerra meu bem-querer (amor)
E jamais termina meu caminhar (me leva amor)
Só o amor me ensina onde vou chegar
(Por onde for quero ser seu par)
Rodei de roda, andei
Dança da moda, eu sei
Cansei de ser sozinha
Verso encantado, usei
Meu namorado é rei
Nas lendas do caminho
Onde andei
No passo da estrada só faço andar (me leva amor)
Tenho o meu amado a me acompanhar (amor)
Vim de longe léguas cantando eu vim (me leva amor)
Vou, não faço tréguas sou mesmo assim
(Por onde for quero ser seu par)
Já me fiz a guerra por não saber (me leva amor)
Que esta terra encerra meu bem-querer (amor)
E jamais termina meu caminhar (me leva amor)
Só o amor me ensina onde vou chegar
(Por onde for quero ser par)
Larauê rauê lairerirá (me leva amor)
Larauê rauê lairerirá (amor)
Rerere rere lairerirá (me leva amor)
Irerere lairerirá
(Por onde for quero ser par)
@agvillela1978
Andanças não é música, é um HINO, quem concorda deixe seu Like!
@AdrianoSilva-zo4ud
Verdade valeu música Boa abração
@AdrianoSilva-zo4ud
@TONZERAAA ZL musica Boa valeu um abração
@AdrianoSilva-zo4ud
Alessandro villela bom dia valeu música Boa abração
@AdrianoSilva-zo4ud
Boa semana a todos valeu música Boa
@AdrianoSilva-zo4ud
Verdade música Boa abração Adriano António da silva Deus abençoe a todos
@rauannarocha8112
meu marido faleceu ah 2 meses, agnt escutava muito essa música... Agnt falava que por onde agnt for ia ser o par um do outro pra sempre, até depois dar morte, agnt se amava muito loucamente, sinto muita falta dele pq além de ser meu companheiro era meu amigo... Amor te amo, sempre vou te amar, cuida de mim aí.. por onde for sempre vamos se o par um do outro até depois da morte 💔💓
@JulioGomesKeys
Meus sentimentos 🙏🏽🥺❤️
@romanticasempre3032
Chorei!
Muita força para você!
@VeronicaAlvesdaSLira
Que lindo! É isso mesmo. Só passamos para o outro lado da estrada, mas os laços de amor, SÃO ETERNOS!