Maria Rita began to sing professionally aged 24, even though she began to sing since she was 14. Her first CD, 'Maria Rita', launched her career, with the first cut on her first album, "A Festa (The Party)", written by Milton Nascimento, a Brazilian singer-songwriter. The CD was platinum and was a hit worldwide. After that album she became an international star. Her mother's career as a renowned singer had a major influence in Maria Rita's life as a singer; She was always conscious of being the single daughter of a great singer. Despite having her mother's vocal DNA, Maria Rita developed her own jazzy vocal style, influenced by singers, like among others, Ella Fitzgerald. She won the 2004 Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist in the General Area. Her debut album, 'Maria Rita', won the Best MPB (Popular Brasilian Music) Album award of that year. Rita is pronounced "HEE-taaa".
Do Fundo Do Nosso Quintal
Maria Rita Lyrics
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Nos encontraremos outra vez
Com certeza nada apagará
Esse brilho de vocês
De vocês, de vocês
O carinho dedicado a nós
Derramamos pela nossa voz
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem se encontrou no amor
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem não desencantou
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem veio só sambar
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem diz no pé e na palma da mão
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem só sentiu saudade, afinal
Obrigada do fundo do nosso quintal
Mais um pouco e vai clarear
Ê, vai clarear!
Nos encontraremos outra vez
Com certeza nada apagará
Esse brilho de vocês
De vocês, de vocês
O carinho dedicado a nós
Derramamos pela nossa voz
Cantando a alegria de não estarmos sós
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem se encontrou no amor
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem não desencantou
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem veio só sambar
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem diz no pé e na palma da mão
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem só sentiu saudade, afinal
Obrigada do fundo do nosso quintal
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem se encontrou no amor
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem não desencantou
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem veio só sambar
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem diz no pé e na palma da mão
Boa noite, boa noite
Pra quem só sentiu saudade, afinal, oba!
Obrigada do fundo do nosso quintal
Obrigada do fundo do nosso quintal
Obrigada do fundo do nosso quintal
The lyrics to Maria Rita's "Do Fundo do Nosso Quintal" celebrate the warmth and connection of a gathering of friends. The repetitive chorus, "Boa noite, boa noite," is a greeting to those who have found love, those who have not given up on love, those who have come to dance, those who know the rhythm in their bones, and those who have felt nostalgia. The phrase "Do Fundo do Nosso Quintal" means "From the Bottom of Our Backyard," which carries the idea of friends gathering in the intimacy of their homes.
The song praises the caring gestures of others and the joy that is shared within a community, whether that be romantic love, friendship, or simply enjoying the rhythm of the music. The idea of sharing the joy with others is further emphasized in the line "Derramamos pela nossa voz" ("We pour out through our voices"). The lyrics remind us to be grateful for the experiences and relationships we have and the connections we make with each other.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of warmth, joy, and gratitude for the love and connection we share with those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Mais um pouco e vai clarear
Things will get better soon
Nos encontraremos outra vez
We will meet again someday
Com certeza nada apagará
Nothing can erase
Esse brilho de vocês
The brightness that you bring
O carinho dedicado a nós
The affection shown to us
Derramamos pela nossa voz
We express it through our singing
Cantando a alegria de não estarmos sós
Singing our joy of not being alone
Boa noite, boa noite
Good night, good night
Pra quem se encontrou no amor
For those who found love
Pra quem não desencantou
For those who haven't lost their faith
Pra quem veio só sambar
For those who came just to dance samba
Pra quem diz no pé e na palma da mão
For those who say 'on the feet and in the palm of the hand'
Pra quem só sentiu saudade, afinal
For those who only felt longing, after all
Obrigada do fundo do nosso quintal
Thank you from the bottom of our backyard
Writer(s): Alberto Souza
Contributed by Kennedy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.