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.
Comida
Marisa Monte Lyrics
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Necessidade
Vontade
Necessidade
Desejo
Necessidade
Vontade
Comida é pasto
Você tem sede de que?
Você tem fome de que?
A gente não quer só comida
A gente quer comida, diversão e arte
A gente não quer só comida
A gente quer saída para qualquer parte
A gente não quer só comida
A gente quer bebida, diversão, balé
A gente não quer só comida
A gente quer a vida como a vida quer
A gente não quer só comer
A gente quer comer e quer fazer amor
A gente não quer só comer
A gente quer prazer pra aliviar a dor
A gente não quer só dinheiro
A gente quer dinheiro e felicidade
A gente não quer só dinheiro
A gente quer inteiro e não pela metade
Uh uh uh
Uh uh uh
Uh uh uh
Uh uh uh
Bebida é água
Comida é pasto
Você tem sede de que?
Você tem fome de que?
The lyrics in Marisa Monte's song Comida are a playful commentary on the human desires and needs for food, drink, and pleasure. The chorus repeats the same phrases of "Bebida é água, Comida é pasto" ("Drink is water, Food is pasture") and "Você tem sede de que? Você tem fome de que?" ("What are you thirsty for? What are you hungry for?") which serve as a reminder that we often forget what we truly long for in life. This simple yet powerful message is then amplified by the following verse that suggests that we don't just want sustenance, but also "diversão e arte" ("fun and art"), "bebida, diversão, balé" ("drink, fun, ballet"), and ultimately, "a vida como a vida quer" ("life as life wants it").
The repetition of the words "desejo" ("desire"), "necessidade" ("need"), and "vontade" ("will") throughout the song further emphasize the complex nature of human longing. Monte suggests that we want more than just physical nourishment, and that our desires and needs are intertwined with our emotional and spiritual well-being. The final lines of the song echo this sentiment, declaring that we don't just want money, but also "felicidade" ("happiness") and "inteiro e não pela metade" ("whole and not in halves"). Altogether, Monte's lyrics encourage us to reflect on what we truly crave in life and to seek out experiences that fulfill our whole selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Desejo
The feeling of wanting or wishing for something
Necessidade
The state of requiring something essential or important
Vontade
The inclination or desire to do something
Necessidade
The state of requiring something essential or important
Desejo
The feeling of wanting or wishing for something
Necessidade
The state of requiring something essential or important
Vontade
The inclination or desire to do something
Bebida é água
Drinking water is a necessity for survival
Comida é pasto
Eating food is like grazing on grass, a basic need
Você tem sede de que?
What are you thirsty for? What do you really want or need?
Você tem fome de que?
What are you hungry for? What do you really want or need?
A gente não quer só comida
We don't just want food to survive
A gente quer comida, diversão e arte
We want food, fun, and art, a fulfilling and enjoyable life
A gente não quer só comida
We don't just want food to survive
A gente quer saída para qualquer parte
We want an escape to anywhere, freedom and adventure
A gente não quer só comida
We don't just want food to survive
A gente quer bebida, diversão, balé
We want drinks, fun, and dance, joy and entertainment
A gente não quer só comida
We don't just want food to survive
A gente quer a vida como a vida quer
We want life as it wants to be, in harmony with the universe
A gente não quer só comer
We don't just want to eat
A gente quer comer e quer fazer amor
We want to eat and make love, physical pleasure and intimacy
A gente não quer só comer
We don't just want to eat
A gente quer prazer pra aliviar a dor
We want pleasure to alleviate pain or sadness
A gente não quer só dinheiro
We don't just want money
A gente quer dinheiro e felicidade
We want money and happiness, material and emotional wealth
A gente não quer só dinheiro
We don't just want money
A gente quer inteiro e não pela metade
We want everything, not just half of it
Uh uh uh
Vocalization expressing excitement or emotion
Uh uh uh
Vocalization expressing excitement or emotion
Uh uh uh
Vocalization expressing excitement or emotion
Uh uh uh
Vocalization expressing excitement or emotion
Bebida é água
Drinking water is a necessity for survival
Comida é pasto
Eating food is like grazing on grass, a basic need
Você tem sede de que?
What are you thirsty for? What do you really want or need?
Você tem fome de que?
What are you hungry for? What do you really want or need?
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arnaldo Augusto Nora Antunes Filho, Sergio De Britto Alvares Affonso, Marcelo Fromer
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