Maria Rita Mariano (best known as MARIA RITA) is a Brazilian singer, daught… Read Full Bio ↴Maria Rita Mariano (best known as MARIA RITA) is a Brazilian singer, daughter of famed pianist/arranger César Camargo Mariano and the late Brazilian singer legend Elis Regina. She was born in São Paulo, Brazil, on September 9, 1977. Maria Rita graduated in Latin American studies and communications in New York University, and worked as a journalist in a magazine for teenagers.
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".

Fogo No Paiol
Maria Rita Lyrics

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Eu quero navegar quem sabe o tempo
Mudar tudo de lugar
Diz onde vai dar me leva e para
De dizer que não repara
Quando eu pego pra cantar
Olha eu cheguei de muito longe
Eu sou fogo no paiol

E todo dia vem a qualquer hora
Pode até chover lá fora
No barraco ainda faz sol

E todo dia vem a qualquer hora
Pode até chover lá fora
No barraco ainda faz sol

Eu quero navegar quem sabe o tempo
Mudar tudo de lugar
Diz onde vai dar me leva e para
De dizer que não repara
Quando eu pego pra cantar
Olha eu cheguei de muito longe
Eu sou fogo no paiol

E todo dia vem a qualquer hora
Pode até chover lá fora
No barraco ainda faz sol

E todo dia vem a qualquer hora
Pode até chover lá fora
No barraco ainda faz sol

Olha eu cheguei de muito longe
Eu sou fogo no paiol

E todo dia vem a qualquer hora
Pode até chover lá fora
No barraco ainda faz sol

Todo dia vem a qualquer hora
Pode até chover lá fora
No barraco ainda faz sol

E todo dia vem a qualquer hora
Pode até chover lá fora
No barraco ainda faz sol

E todo dia vem a qualquer hora

Pode até chover lá fora
No barraco ainda faz sol

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maria Rita's song Fogo No Paiol speak of a desire to navigate through time and change everything in life. Through the repetition of the chorus, the singer asserts that despite rain or any other unfavorable conditions, they still bring light to their surroundings. The reference to "fogo no paiol" means that the singer is like a spark in a gunpowder warehouse, setting things off in a powerful way.

The first verse speaks of the singer's desire to explore and change their reality. They ask for direction and guidance and do not want to be told to simply ignore them. When they begin to sing, their presence takes hold and makes an impact. The second verse reiterates the idea that the singer brings light to any situation, despite the weather or living conditions. The chorus continues this message, highlighting the strength and impact of the singer's presence.

The song is about resilience and the power of self-expression. It speaks to the emotions experienced when stepping into new situations and the impact one can make despite unfavorable conditions. The lyrics are reflective of the singer's own life as Maria Rita is the daughter of Brazilian music legends, Elis Regina and Cesar Camargo Mariano. The song highlights her own individuality and the ability to create her own path.

Line by Line Meaning

Eu quero navegar quem sabe o tempo
I want to explore the unknown possibilities and change things up

Mudar tudo de lugar
Move everything around

Diz onde vai dar me leva e para
Tell me where we're going and take me there, then stop

De dizer que não repara
Stop saying you don't notice

Quando eu pego pra cantar
When I start singing

Olha eu cheguei de muito longe
Look, I've come from far away

Eu sou fogo no paiol
I am a spark in the explosive place

E todo dia vem a qualquer hora
And every day it comes at any time

Pode até chover lá fora
It may even rain outside