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.
Tocando Em Frente
Maria Bethânia Lyrics
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E levo esse sorriso porque ja chorei demais..
Hoje me sinto mais forte
Mais feliz quem sabe?
Eu so levo a certeza do que muito poco eu sei..
E nada sei..
Conhecer as manhas e as manhãs...
O sabor das massas e das maçãs...
É preciso paz para poder sorrir..
É preciso chuva para florir..
Penso que cumprir a vida seja simplesmente
Compreender a marcha e ir tocando em frente..
Como um velho boiadeiro levando a boiada
Eu vou tocando os dias pela longa estrada
Eu sou...e pela estrada eu vou...
Conhecer as manhas e as manhãs...
O sabor das massas e das maçãs...
É preciso amor para poder pulsar..
É preciso paz pra poder sorrir..
É preciso chuva para florir..
Todo o mundo ama um dia..todo o mundo chora..
Um dia agente chega..o outro vai embora..
Cada um de nós compoe a sua historia..
E cada ser em si carrega o dom de ser capaz de ser feliz....
Conhecer as manhas e as manhãs...
O sabor das massas e das maçãs...
É preciso amor para poder pulsar..
É preciso paz pra poder sorrir..
É preciso chuva para florir..
Ando devagar porque ja tive pressa
E levo esse sorriso porque ja chorei demais..
Cada um de nós compoe a sua historia..
E cada ser em si carrega o dom de ser capaz...de ser feliz..
The lyrics of Maria Bethânia's song Tocando Em Frente explores the ideals of living life at your own pace, focusing on the present moment rather than rushing towards the future. The phrase "Ando devagar porque já tive pressa" (I walk slowly because I have already been in a hurry) highlights the importance of slowing down and taking in the beauty of life. The song also discusses the struggles that come along the way, such as past sorrows and tears, but reassures that strength and happiness can be achieved.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of love and peace, two fundamental aspects of life that help one to mature and grow. It speaks to the experiences that come along the way, from the taste of food to the feeling of rain, and how they help shape our character.
Overall, the song Tocando Em Frente inspires listeners to embrace life's journey, to take their time, and be open to new experiences. It's about appreciating the present moment and being content with where you are in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ando devagar porque ja tive pressa
I walk slowly because I have already rushed and realized that life is fleeting and that I should savour each moment.
E levo esse sorriso porque ja chorei demais..
I carry this smile because I have shed many tears and have learned that being happy is a choice.
Hoje me sinto mais forte
Today I feel stronger because I have faced challenges and overcome them.
Mais feliz quem sabe?
Perhaps I am happier now because I have learned to appreciate the little things in life.
Eu so levo a certeza do que muito poco eu sei..
I only have the certainty that I know very little and that there is much to learn.
E nada sei..
In fact, I know nothing, and that is perfectly okay.
Conhecer as manhas e as manhãs...
I want to know the intricacies of life, from the little details of everyday to the possibilities of each new day.
O sabor das massas e das maçãs...
I want to savour the tastes of life, from the simplest pleasures to the most delicious fruits.
É preciso amor para poder pulsar..
Love is the heartbeat of life, it is what keeps us alive and thriving.
É preciso paz para poder sorrir..
Peace is necessary for a smile to bloom and radiate kindness and happiness.
É preciso chuva para florir..
Just as rain is necessary for flowers to bloom, the hardships and difficulties of life make us grow and become stronger.
Penso que cumprir a vida seja simplesmente Compreender a marcha e ir tocando em frente..
I believe that fulfilling life is simply about understanding the journey and moving forward, even when it is difficult.
Como um velho boiadeiro levando a boiada Eu vou tocando os dias pela longa estrada Eu sou...e pela estrada eu vou...
Like an old cowboy leading his herd, I go through life, taking each day as it comes and facing it head-on.
Todo o mundo ama um dia..todo o mundo chora..
Everyone experiences love and heartbreak at some point in their lives.
Um dia agente chega..o outro vai embora..
One day we arrive in this world, and one day we must leave it.
Cada um de nós compoe a sua historia..
Each one of us writes our own story and leaves a mark on the world.
E cada ser em si carrega o dom de ser capaz de ser feliz....
And every person has the gift of being able to find happiness within themselves.
Contributed by Peyton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ReginaDebenguela-qn2xl
A sensibilidade dessa letra é surreal. É a música da minha vida. Que nosso caminhar seja longo e iluminado sempre, com cada um compondo a sua história e sendo feliz ❤
@PaulaBelem
Só digo uma coisa: essa é a minha resposta! "Cada um de nós compõe a sua história. Cada ser em si carrega o dom de ser capaz e ser feliz"
@nenedeoliveirasilva3305
Verdade. Gosto muito dessa parte da letra.
@jorgereplay3094
@Nene De Oliveira Silva Almir Sater e Renato Teixeira
@irenetia5350
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@paulamarcelaferreirafranca7180
A minha também. "Estrada eu sou".
@tobiasfurtado5075
Eu sou de cabo verde apaixonei pela Betânia ouvindo ela cantando fera ferida, fiquei apaixonado, daí nunca mas parei de ouli-la... comprei muitos discos dela, e agora eu A sigo sempre....eu amo essa mulher!
@noeleuuu5265
Brasil país que amo como Uruguaya que soy. Admiro sinceramente su cultura. Gracias Brasil! Gracias Bethânia! obrigada
@gabriellawee9539
❤❤
@soniarodrigues1552
Muito obrigada. Eu amo o Uruguai como se fosse meu país!