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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Estranha Forma de Vida
Mariza Lyrics

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Foi por vontade de Deus
Que eu vivo nesta ansiedade.
Que todos os ais são meus,
Que é toda a minha saudade.
Foi por vontade de Deus.

Que estranha forma de vida
Tem este meu coração:

Vive de forma perdida;
Quem lhe daria o condão?
Que estranha forma de vida.

Coração independente,
Coração que não comando:
Vive perdido entre a gente,
Teimosamente sangrando,
Coração independente.

Eu não te acompanho mais:
Para, deixa de bater.
Se não sabes aonde vais,
Porque teimas em correr,
Eu não te acompanho mais.

Strange Way of Live

It was by God's will
That i live in that anxiety.
That all "ouches" are mine,
That is completel my longing.
It was by God's will.

What strange way of life
Has this heart of mine:
Living lostly;
Who would give it magic power?
What strange way of life.

Independant heart
Heart i can't command:
I live lost amongs the people,
Stubbornly bleeding,
Independent heart.

I won't follow you up anymore:
Stop, quit beating
If you don't know where you go
Why insist on running,
I won't follow you up anymore.

A to było z woli Bożej
Jak ja żyję w tej udręce
Moje wszystkie są westchnienia
Cała moja jest tęsknota
A to było z woli Bożej

Co za dziwną życia formę
Ma w sobie to serce me
Żyje życiem utraconym
Przez kogo nań czar rzucony

Co za sposób życia dziwny
Żyje życiem utraconym
Przez kogo nań czar rzucony
Co za sposób życia dziwny

Moje serce niezależne
Serce, które rządzić nie da
Pośród ludzi zagubione
I krwawiące uporczywie
Serce moje niezależne

Dalej z tobą już nie idę
Zatrzymaj się i przestań bić
Jeśli nie wiesz, dokąd iść
Dlaczego z uporem pędzisz

Dalej ci nie towarzyszę
Jeśli nie wiesz, dokąd iść
Dlaczego z uporem pędzisz
Dalej z tobą nie będę iść

Jeśli nie wiesz, dokąd iść
Zatrzymaj się i przestań bić

Dalej z tobą nie będę iść
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Overall Meaning

The song "Estranha Forma de Vida" by Mariza is a melancholic and emotive portrayal of a lonely heart that beats independently and uncontrollably. The lyrics depict the singer's feelings of aimlessness and detachment from others, and they suggest that their restless heart is a divine punishment or curse. The words "Foi por vontade de Deus" (It was by God's will) imply that there is a fatalistic element to the singer's situation, and that they must accept their fate, even though it causes them pain and sorrow.

The song's title, which translates to "Strange Way of Life", alludes to the lyrics' sense of disorientation and detachment. The singer is lost and unable to connect meaningfully with others, and their heart beats in a way that is beyond their control. The repetition of the phrase "Que estranha forma de vida" (What strange way of life) reinforces the sense of confusion and isolation, and suggests that the singer is struggling to find meaning or purpose in their existence.

Overall, "Estranha Forma de Vida" is a poignant and introspective song that explores themes of loneliness, loss, and existential angst. The haunting melody and Mariza's soulful vocals add to the song's emotional impact, and make it a powerful tribute to the human experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Foi por vontade de Deus
It was because of God's will

Que eu vivo nesta ansiedade.
That I live in this anxiety.

Que todos os ais são meus,
That all the 'ouches' are mine,

Que é toda a minha saudade.
That it is completely my longing.

Que estranha forma de vida
What a strange way of life

Tem este meu coração:
This heart of mine has:

Vive de forma perdida;
Living lostly

Quem lhe daria o condão?
Who would give it magic power?

Coração independente,
Independent heart

Coração que não comando:
Heart I can't command:

Vive perdido entre a gente,
Living lost among the people,