Maria Gadú (São Paulo, Brazil 198… Read Full Bio ↴São Paulo, Brazil (2009 - Present)
Maria Gadú (São Paulo, Brazil 1986), is a Brazilian singer of mpb, songwriter and guitarist .
She has been nominated twice for a Latin Grammy Award. She released her first album in 2009, self-titled Maria Gadú. Her single "Shimbalaie" became a number one hit in Italy during summer 2011, staying atop the FIMI chart for five straight weeks.
Begins to play as a child, and after having learned the basics for reading the musical notation, seven years later she begun to record songs on cassette tapes. Her real musical training begins at the age of thirteen, when she began to give concerts in the bars of Sao Paulo, playing music by Adoniran Barbosa, Marisa Monte and Chico Buarque.
At the age of twenty she began to sing on television and she signed a recording contract with Rio Slap the label to make his first album.
Who Knew
Maria Gadú Lyrics
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You promised me you'd be around,
Uh huh... That's right
I took your words and I believed
In everything, You said to me,
Yeah huh... That's right
If someone said three years from now, You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out, Cause they're all wrong
And ever, Who knew
Remember when we were such fools
And so convinced and just too cool,
Oh no... No no
I wish I could touch you again
I wish I could still call you friend
I'd give anything
When someone said count your blessings now, 'fore they're long gone
I guess I just didn't know how, I was all wrong
They knew better, Still you said forever
And ever, Who knew
Yeah yeah
I'll keep you locked in my head
Until we meet again,
Until we...
Until we meet again
And I won't forget you my friend
What happened
If someone said three years from now, You'd be long gone
I'd stand up and punch them out, Cause they're all wrong and
That last kiss, I'll cherish, Until we meet again
And time makes, It harder, I wish I could remember
But I keep, Your memory, You visit me in my sleep
My darling, Who knew
My darling, My darling
Who knew, My darling
I miss you, My darling
Who knew, Who knew
The song "Who Knew" by Maria Gadú is a nostalgic and emotional song about lost love and the pain of not being able to hold onto it. The first two lines set the tone for the song by creating a sense of comfort, as the singer talks about someone taking her hand and promising to be around. However, things quickly turn sour as the lyrics reveal the person is gone and the singer is now left contemplating their past together. The lyrics talk about how the singer believed in what this person said to her, but was ultimately let down.
The chorus is the most poignant part of the song, as the singer talks about how if she was told three years ago that this person would be gone, she wouldn't have believed it. The line "you said forever and ever, who knew" is especially heartbreaking as it implies that the person promised to always be there but didn't keep their word. The second half of the song continues to explore the singer's memories of this person and how much they miss them.
Overall, "Who Knew" is a powerful song that touches on themes of loss, nostalgia, and regret. The lyrics are beautifully written, and the melody perfectly complements the sentiment expressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You took my hand, You showed me how
You took me under your guidance, and showed me the way forward
You promised me you'd be around,
You gave your word and made a commitment to always be there for me
I took your words and I believed
I trusted and had faith in everything that you said to me
In everything, You said to me,
In all that you said to me, I found truth and solace
If someone said three years from now, You'd be long gone
If someone had told me that you would be gone in three years, I would have never believed it
I'd stand up and punch them out, Cause they're all wrong
I would have argued and fought with anyone who dared to think that you would leave me so soon
I know better, Cause you said forever
I was so confident that you would always be there, because you had promised to stay by my side forever
Remember when we were such fools
Looking back, we were so naive and inexperienced back then
And so convinced and just too cool,
We thought we knew everything, and were overconfident and arrogant
I wish I could touch you again
I deeply long to hold you close once more
I wish I could still call you friend
I'm filled with sorrow that we can't still be close friends
When someone said count your blessings now, 'fore they're long gone
When someone advised me to cherish what I have, because it may not last forever
I guess I just didn't know how, I was all wrong
I now realize that I didn't truly understand the depth and value of what I had with you, and am filled with regret
They knew better, Still you said forever
Other people may have cautioned me not to get too attached, but you assured me that our bond was eternal
I'll keep you locked in my head
I'll always hold dear and remember our memories together
Until we meet again,
Until the time comes when we can see each other once more
And I won't forget you my friend
You hold such a special place in my heart, and I will never forget the impact you had on my life
That last kiss, I'll cherish, Until we meet again
I treasure that final embrace we had, and will keep the memory of it close to me until we can reunite
And time makes, It harder, I wish I could remember
As time passes, it only gets more difficult to recall the moments we shared, and I feel like I wish for something impossible
But I keep, Your memory, You visit me in my sleep
I keep alive the spirit of our relationship, and sometimes you come to me in my dreams
My darling, Who knew
My beloved, who could have guessed the tragic turn our tale would take
My darling, My darling
My beloved, how deeply you were cherished
Who knew, My darling
Who would have ever suspected this to happen, my sweet love
I miss you, My darling
I ache to be with you again, my dearest beloved
Who knew, Who knew
Who could have predicted how our story would end, how things would turn out
Writer(s): Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin Copyright: Mxm Music AB, Kasz Money Publishing
Contributed by Isabella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kelley.
Escutava tanto essa música quando passava, na MTV, com a P!nk, ela fez parte da minha adolescência! Simplesmente amo essa interpretação da Gadú🖤
@anapaulael17
Como não amá-la, sua sensibilidade, sua simpatia, sua ira, seu riso, sua voz.... como não?
@MactoKleyton
Alguém ouvindo essa canção ainda em 2020?
Sou inspirado nessa mulher demais 🥰
@elisangelaferreirasoares6872
Eu estou em 2021 , amando 🇧🇷🇧🇷
@japaotrindadehotmailcom
agosto 2021
@brendinhacosta6794
Até 2022
@thaissanches1085
2022
@daniellelopes1332
06/01/2023 🥰
@jessicalais4307
Te amo, P!nk, mas essa versão dessa ícone brasileiraa ficou demaiiiis! Maria Gadu, tu é PHoda (no bom sentindo, é claro!). ❤
@carinepurple
2019 e ainda tenho vício nessa música na voz da Gadú.