Mariza Nunes (born December 16, 1973 in Mozambique) is a fado singer and so… Read Full Bio ↴Mariza Nunes (born December 16, 1973 in Mozambique) is a fado singer and songwriter on the World Connection label. She moved to Portugal when she was three, and was raised in one of the most traditional quarters of Lisbon, Mouraria, where she learned how to sing fado. She has a Portuguese father but her mother is from Mozambique (the song Transparente is a tribute to her African grandmother).

For the Olympic Games of Athens 2004 she collaborated with Sting for the duet "A Thousand Years", released on the official pop album of the Athens Olympics Unity, where fado is sung in both English and Portuguese.

Mariza is considered by many as a more contemporary follower of Amalia Rodrigues, and has covered a number of her songs.

In 2003 she became the "Winner in the Europe category" of the BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music.

Discography:

Fado em Mim (2002)
Fado Curvo (2003)
Live in London (2005) DVD
Transparente (2005)
Concerto em Lisboa (2006) DVD and CD
Terra (2008)
Fado Tradicional (2010).

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Adeus
Mariza Lyrics

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Manhãs serenas
Pálidos dias sem sol
Enevoados céus
Opacas noites de perfumes cálidos
Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus

Frutos doirados
Flores de estoante viço

Rochas, praias, ilhéus
Ondas do mar azul
Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus
Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus

Que importa que este fosse o meu desejo
Se o envolveu a sombra de pesados véus
A vida existe para os outros
Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus

E porque é tarde estou cansado
Sigo a estrada do regresso
E quando volvo os meus olhos além
Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus
Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus

E porque é tarde estou cansado
Sigo a estrada do regresso
E quando volvo os meus olhos além
Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus

Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus
Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus

Overall Meaning

In the song "Adeus," Mariza sings of bidding farewell to different aspects of nature and life. The lyrics describe serene mornings and pale, sunless days, as well as misty skies and warm-scented nights. Even as she acknowledges the beauty of these moments, Mariza chooses to say goodbye to them. She also mentions golden fruits, vibrant flowers, rocky beaches, and the waves of the blue sea. Again, despite their appeal, she opts to bid them farewell.

The second verse reveals her reasons for this seemingly melancholy outlook. Mariza suggests that her desires have been overshadowed by heavy veils, perhaps alluding to the weight of societal expectations or personal struggles. She concludes that life must be lived for others, and with this realization, she must let go of the things she loves. The final verse reiterates her fatigue and need to rest, and as she travels back home, she gazes beyond her surroundings and declares goodbye once more.

The lyrics of "Adeus" evoke a sense of bittersweet nostalgia and a longing to let go of attachments. Mariza's clear and emotive vocals enhance this feeling, creating a poignant atmosphere that lingers long after the song has ended.

Line by Line Meaning

Manhãs serenas
I see peaceful mornings

Pálidos dias sem sol
I see pale days without sunshine

Enevoados céus
I see cloudy skies

Opacas noites de perfumes cálidos
I see dull nights with warm scents

Vejo tudo isso e digo adeus
I see all of this and say goodbye

Frutos doirados
I see golden fruits

Flores de estoante viço
I see vibrant flowers

Rochas, praias, ilhéus
I see rocks, beaches, and islands

Ondas do mar azul
I see waves of blue sea

Que importa que este fosse o meu desejo
What does it matter that this was my desire

Se o envolveu a sombra de pesados véus
If it was shrouded in heavy veils