She has sold over 10 million albums and won numerous national and international awards, including five Latin Grammy Awards, seven Video Music Brasil, nine Multishow Brazilian Music Awards, five APCA and six TIM Music Awards. Marisa is considered by the American magazine Rolling Stone as the fourth greatest Brazilian singer, behind Elis Regina, Gal Costa and Maria Bethânia. She also has two albums on the list of the 100 best albums in Brazilian music.
In October 2021, Marisa was awarded at the 44th edition of the Tenco Award, for her work as a singer and songwriter, becoming the first Brazilian female artist to receive such an honor.
Bess You Is My Woman Now
Marisa Monte Lyrics
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You is you is
And you must laugh and sing
And dance for two
Instead of one
Want no wrinkle on your brow, no how
Because the sorrow
Of the past
Oh, Bess, my Bess
The real happiness
Is just begun
Porgy, I's your woman now
I is, I is
And I ain' never goin' nowhere
Less you share de fun
There's no wrinkle
On my brow, no how
But I ain' goin'
You hear me sayin'
If you ain' goin'
With you I'm stayin'
Porgy, I's your woman now
I's yours forever
Morning time and evening time
And summer time and winter time
Morning time and evening time
And summer time and winter time
Bess, you got your man
Bess, you is my woman
Now and forever
This life is jus' begun
Bess we two is one
Now and forever
Oh Bess, don't mind
Those women
You got your Porgy
You loves your Porgy
I knows you means it
I seen it in yo' eyes, Bess
We'll go swingin'
Through the years a singin'
Hmm morning time
And evening time
And summer time and winter time
Morning time
And evening time
And summer time and winter time
Oh, my Porgy
My man, Porgy
From this minute I'm tellin' you
I keep this vow, oh my Bessie
We's happy now
We is one now
The lyrics of Marisa Monte's song "Bess You Is My Woman Now" highlight a deep and committed love between two individuals, Bess and Porgy. The song expresses their mutual devotion and the joy they find in being together. Bess declares her loyalty to Porgy, stating that she is his woman now and that she will never leave him. She promises to share in his happiness and stay by his side. Bess also acknowledges the past sorrows they have both experienced but assures Porgy that their real happiness is just beginning.
In response, Porgy affirms his love for Bess and acknowledges that she is now his woman. He declares that he will never go anywhere without her and wants to share in all the fun and joy together. Porgy also expresses his commitment to Bess, mentioning that there are no worries or wrinkles on his brow because he wants to be with her forever.
The lyrics convey a sense of unity, with Bess and Porgy becoming one and embarking on a new chapter of their lives together. They declare their love and dedication to each other, promising to be there in both the good times and the bad – in morning time and evening time, in summer time and winter time.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless, you is my woman now
I am declaring that you are now my woman and partner
You is you is
You are, without a doubt, yourself
And you must laugh and sing
It is necessary for you to express joy and happiness through laughter and song
And dance for two
Together, we will dance and enjoy each other's company
Instead of one
We are now a united couple, rather than being alone
Want no wrinkle on your brow, no how
I want you to be free from any worries or stress, my love
Because the sorrow
The sadness we experienced in the past
Of the past
The pain and hardships we went through before
Is all done done
Are now behind us, completely finished
Oh, Bess, my Bess
Oh, my dear Bess
The real happiness
The true joy and contentment
Is just begun
Has only just started for us
Porgy, I's your woman now
I am now your woman, Porgy
I is, I is
I truly am, there is no doubt
And I ain' never goin' nowhere
I am staying by your side, never leaving
Less you share de fun
Unless we share the joys and pleasures together
There's no wrinkle
There is no worry or stress
On my brow, no how
In my thoughts and feelings, nothing to trouble me
But I ain' goin'
But I am not going anywhere
You hear me sayin'
I hope you understand what I am expressing
If you ain' goin'
If you are not leaving
With you I'm stayin'
I will remain with you, my love
Porgy, I's your woman now
Porgy, I am committed to being your woman forever
I's yours forever
I belong to you eternally
Morning time and evening time
During every moment of the day, when the sun rises and sets
And summer time and winter time
Throughout every season, in both summer and winter
Bess, you got your man
Bess, you have found the man who loves you
Bess, you is my woman
Bess, you are the woman I am devoted to
Now and forever
In the present moment and for all eternity
This life is jus' begun
Our journey together has just started
Bess we two is one
Bess, we are now united as a single entity
Oh Bess, don't mind
Oh Bess, don't pay attention to
Those women
Other women who may try to interfere
You got your Porgy
You have me, your Porgy
You loves your Porgy
You genuinely love me, Porgy
I knows you means it
I know that you truly mean it
I seen it in yo' eyes, Bess
I have observed it in your expressive eyes, Bess
We'll go swingin'
We will enjoy life with enthusiasm and delight
Through the years a singin'
As the years pass, we will sing and be joyful
Hmm morning time
Ah, during the morning hours
And evening time
And in the evening
And summer time and winter time
And during both summer and winter
Oh, my Porgy
Oh, my beloved Porgy
My man, Porgy
My strong and loyal partner, Porgy
From this minute I'm tellin' you
From this very moment, I am conveying to you
I keep this vow, oh my Bessie
I promise to honor this commitment, oh my dear Bessie
We's happy now
We are currently filled with happiness
We is one now
We are now unified and inseparable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Heyward, Du Bose Heyward, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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Cristiane Pinto
Não é normal não isso aí!!! 🤣 Tão jovem e com uma maturidade musical dessa. É incrivelmente impressionante!!! Em qualquer outro lugar do mundo, Marisa estaria sendo valorizada como a fantástica cantora que ela sempre foi e é. 🥰
Paolla Aquino
"Eu não explico isso, os espíritas explicam..." Professora de canto da Marisa para a mãe dela depois da aula...
Selma Guedes
Pois não é !!!
Marcelo Rodrigues
Estou com olhos marejados e a alma em êxtase com essa brilhante interpretação da Marisa e do Nouvelle Cusine, cujo vocalista talentosíssimo nos deixou há pouco tempo.
Marcelo Rodrigues
@I. DE Verdade, que ele descanse em paz.
I. DE
Marcelo Rodrigues Excelente cantor, merecia muito mais sucesso. Que esteja bem no outro plano 🙏
I. DE
Juntar Marisa Monte, Nouvelle Cuisine e Porgy & Bess só poderia dar nessa coisa deliciosa, prato perfeito, feijoada completa. Ápice da música, que qualidade musical... Dá pra ouvir de manhã e de noite, no verão e no inverno.
Leonardo Oliveira
Mornin’ time and evenin’ time and Summer time and Winter…
nancyboy770
Acabei de descobrir que o Carlos Fernando (que a acompanha nos vocais) faleceu ano passado. O cara era genial! Além de músico, era arquiteto e artista plástico - foi responsável pela capa de Fina Estampa (1994), álbum lançado por Caetano Veloso. Grande artista!
suzi campanatti marques
mas que tristeza!!!!