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.
Barulho
Maria Bethânia Lyrics
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Você vai acordar meu orgulho
Que tanto dorme por nós
Tudo relevo e tolero
Mas já falei 'Eu não quero
Que me levante a voz'
Apesar das divergências
A gente não separou
Porque meus olhos fechei
E sem rancor, perdoei
Os seus crimes de amor
Pode mentir à vontade
Eu sei que fidelidade
Não é seu forte afinal
E mesmo que eu quisesse
Ainda que eu pudesse
Não ia fazer igual
Porque só beijo quem amo
Só abraço quem gosto
Só me dou por paixão
Eu só sei amar direito
Nasci com esse defeito
No coração
The song "Barulho" by Maria Bethânia talks about a relationship that seems to be falling apart due to the constant noise and arguments. The lyrics suggest that the person making all the noise is causing the pride of the other person to awaken, as it sleeps due to their mutual love. Though the singer is willing to compromise and tolerate a lot, shouting is where they need to draw the line. Despite their differences and disagreements, neither person wants to separate, and in the past, the singer has forgiven their partner's "crimes of love" without holding any grudges.
The singer then addresses their partner's infidelity and claims that even though they could lie, the truth is that it is not their "strong suit." They continue by saying that even if they wanted to be unfaithful, they are simply not capable as they only kiss those they love, hug those they like, and only give themselves to passion. The singer has a defective heart that only knows how to love properly, and they are not willing to compromise their morals for anyone.
Overall, "Barulho" is a song that's about relationships, trust, and communication. The singer wants peace in their love life and is willing to do what it takes to keep their partner faithful and their pride intact. The song's message is that without communication and respect, a relationship will never be successful.
Line by Line Meaning
Fazendo tanto barulho
You're making so much noise
Você vai acordar meu orgulho
You're going to wake up my pride
Que tanto dorme por nós
Which has been sleeping so deeply for us
Tudo relevo e tolero
I endure and tolerate everything
Mas já falei 'Eu não quero
But I've already said, 'I don't want
Que me levante a voz'
You to raise your voice at me'
Apesar das divergências
Despite our differences
Com todas as disavenças
With all the disagreements
A gente não separou
We haven't separated
Porque meus olhos fechei
Because I closed my eyes
E sem rancor, perdoei
And without resentment, I forgave
Os seus crimes de amor
Your love crimes
Pode mentir à vontade
You can lie as much as you want
Eu sei que fidelidade
I know that faithfulness
Não é seu forte afinal
Isn't your strong suit after all
E mesmo que eu quisesse
And even if I wanted
Ainda que eu pudesse
Even if I could
Não ia fazer igual
I wouldn't do the same
Porque só beijo quem amo
Because I only kiss those I love
Só abraço quem gosto
I only hug those I like
Só me dou por paixão
I only give myself for passion
Eu só sei amar direito
I only know how to love properly
Nasci com esse defeito
I was born with that flaw
No coração
In my heart
Contributed by Ethan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KLISMAN SENA
Maria Bethânia faz parte do tesouro dos que amam a poesia. É um privilégio ser contemporâneo de alguém tão agraciado pela arte ❤️
Bethânia, que sejas eterna!
Pauline Carvalho
maravilhosa....tão profunda e emocionante..
Jader Souza
Espetacular!
Lucas Moreira
Que música maravilhosaa. Ouço todos os dias.
Victor Coeli
A melhor que vi cantar.
ALEATÓRIOS PE
Maravilhosa 😍
Fernanda Medeiros
Que perfeição de letra 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Rosália Rodrigues
Acho a sua música infinitamente linda
Freitas Freitas
Amo
Nicoly Crispi
Perfeita! Só quem é corno mesmo sente essa letra do jeito que ela tem que ser sentida.