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.
Fé Cega Faca Amolada
Maria Bethânia Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Agora não espero mais aquela madrugada
Vai ser, vai ser, vai ter de ser, vai ser, faca amolada
O brilho cego de paixão e fé, faca amolda
Deixar a sua luz brilhar e ser muito tranquilo
Deixar o seu amor crescer e ser muito tranquilo
Brilhar, brilhar, acontecer, brilhar, faca amolada
Plantar o trigo e refazer o pão de cada dia
Beber o vinho e renascer na luz de todo dia
A fé, a fé, paixão e fé, a fé, faca amolada
O chão, o chão, o sal da terra, o chão, faca amolada
Deixar a luz brilhar no pão de cada dia
Deixar o seu amor crescer na luz de cada dia
Vai ser, vai ser, vai ter de ser, vai ser muito tranquilo
O brilho cego de paixão e fé, faca amolada
(Viver)
Agora não pergunto mais aonde vai a estrada
Agora não espero mais aquela madrugada
Vai ser, vai ser, vai ter de ser, vai ser, faca amolada
O brilho cego de paixão e fé, faca amolda
Deixar a sua luz brilhar e ser muito tranquilo
Deixar o seu amor crescer e ser muito tranquilo
Brilhar, brilhar, acontecer, brilhar, faca amolada
Irmão, irmã, irmã, irmão de fé, faca amolada
Plantar o trigo e refazer o pão de cada dia
Beber o vinho e renascer na luz de todo dia
A fé, a fé, paixão e fé, a fé, faca amolada
O chão, o chão, o sal da terra, o chão, faca amolada
Deixar a luz brilhar no pão de cada dia
Deixar o seu amor crescer na luz de cada dia
Vai ser, vai ser, vai ter de ser, vai ser muito tranquilo
O brilho cego de paixão e fé, faca amolada
Agora não pergunto mais pra onde vai a estrada
Agora não espero mais aquela madrugada
Vai ser, vai ser, vai ter de ser, vai ser faca amolada
O brilho cego de paixão e fé, faca amolada
These lyrics from Maria Bethânia's song "Fé Cega Faca Amolada" convey a profound message about faith, resilience, and the power to overcome challenges.
The first verse expresses a sense of acceptance and surrender to the unknown. The singer no longer questions where the road leads or waits for the dawn to come. Instead, they recognize that life will unfold as it must, and they compare this process to a sharpened knife. This symbolizes their readiness and determination to face whatever comes their way, with both passion and unwavering belief.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of allowing one's inner light and love to shine and grow. It encourages individuals to embrace their true selves and radiate positivity and tranquility. The repetition of the phrase "brilhar, brilhar" (to shine) suggests that this process will naturally occur, and they address the listener as a "brother" or "sister" of faith, implying a sense of unity and shared experience.
In the third verse, the lyrics speak to the need to sow seeds of vitality and nourishment. Planting metaphorical wheat represents the importance of hard work and effort to sustain oneself physically and spiritually. The act of drinking wine and being reborn in the light of each new day symbolizes the celebration and renewal of life itself. Here, faith is portrayed as both an anchor and an essential component of one's existence.
The final verse reflects a repetition of previous themes, reinforcing the message that one should let their light shine in their everyday life. It acknowledges that the journey may not always be easy, but it remains necessary to approach it with tranquility. The "brilho cego de paixão e fé" (blind glow of passion and faith) emphasizes the fact that this spiritual energy comes from within and can guide a person through any challenge or uncertainty.
Overall, "Fé Cega Faca Amolada" speaks to the power of faith, resilience, and inner strength. It encourages embracing the journey, nurturing love and light, and finding solace in one's beliefs during times of darkness or uncertainty. The lyrics evoke a sense of unity and shared purpose, inviting listeners to find their own "faca amolada" (sharpened knife) and face life's challenges with unwavering determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Agora não pergunto mais aonde vai a estrada
Now I no longer ask where the road leads
Agora não espero mais aquela madrugada
Now I no longer wait for that dawn
Vai ser, vai ser, vai ter de ser, vai ser, faca amolada
It will be, it will be, it must be, it will be, sharp knife
O brilho cego de paixão e fé, faca amolda
The blind brightness of passion and faith, molds the knife
Deixar a sua luz brilhar e ser muito tranquilo
Let your light shine and be very calm
Deixar o seu amor crescer e ser muito tranquilo
Let your love grow and be very calm
Brilhar, brilhar, acontecer, brilhar, faca amolada
Shine, shine, happen, shine, sharp knife
Irmão, irmã, irmã, irmão de fé, faca amolada
Brother, sister, sister, brother of faith, sharp knife
Plantar o trigo e refazer o pão de cada dia
Plant the wheat and remake the bread of each day
Beber o vinho e renascer na luz de todo dia
Drink the wine and be reborn in the light of every day
A fé, a fé, paixão e fé, a fé, faca amolada
Faith, faith, passion and faith, faith, sharp knife
O chão, o chão, o sal da terra, o chão, faca amolada
The ground, the ground, the salt of the earth, the ground, sharp knife
Deixar a luz brilhar no pão de cada dia
Let the light shine on the bread of each day
Deixar o seu amor crescer na luz de cada dia
Let your love grow in the light of each day
Vai ser, vai ser, vai ter de ser, vai ser muito tranquilo
It will be, it will be, it must be, it will be very calm
O brilho cego de paixão e fé, faca amolada
The blind brightness of passion and faith, sharp knife
Agora não pergunto mais aonde vai a estrada
Now I no longer ask where the road leads
Agora não espero mais aquela madrugada
Now I no longer wait for that dawn
Vai ser, vai ser, vai ter de ser, vai ser, faca amolada
It will be, it will be, it must be, it will be, sharp knife
O brilho cego de paixão e fé, faca amolda
The blind brightness of passion and faith, molds the knife
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Milton Silva Campos Nascimento, Ronaldo Bastos Ribeiro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ikkifennixx
Quem tá ouvindo em 2022??
@allanribeiro241
Uma artista como poucas. Soberba no palco. Puxa todos os olhares para ela. E sem fazer esforço algum. Impressionante!
@edilson_lino3
Betha entra no palco arrasando, se entrega totalmente na música e na arte. Se existisse faculdade para ser interprete ela com certeza seria a reitora ;-)... mas a arte da interpretação vem da alma e não existe escola para isso.... Bethania é mestre em cantar com a alma e arrasar os corações ;-)
@t.rodrigues8552
Existe sim, o sofrimento rss é se entregar ao redemoinho de emoções, essa geração fraca tudo é ofensivo, tudo é tóxico a galerinha da Namaste os gratiluz, eu odeio esse povo ascencionado que não respeita as pessoas, Esses desgratiluz que usam suas escolhas pra serem diferenciadinhos e se acham superiores, como diz Mooji caindo nas várias armadilhas do Ego
@thesconbertolotti
Isso precisa ser ouvido no último volume!! Perfeito!
@delapracapodemostudo3365
T. Neto pura verdade.. Essa música é de arrepiar..
@BeaSobreira
Nunca vi a Bethânia mais linda!
@sandramacedo5629
Bethânia é Luz no palco! A alma se projeta!
@ana47738
SOU FERA FERIDA NO CORPO, NA ALMA E NO CORAÇÃO... É exatamente assim que sou !!!!!!
@t.rodrigues8552
Tudo o.que vivi esse ano, choro de ódio eu desculpo sim, o perdão é de Deus e eu não sou obrigado a esquecer, Sou Fera Ferida, no corpo na alma e no coração