He is most associated with the samba school Vila Isabel, and his own compositions (sambas de enredo) have been annually inaugurated by Vila Isabel in Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval competition for decades. His signature song, "Casa de Bamba," which dates back to the 1970s, is one of Brazilians' most beloved sambas. At age 74, he is still doing concerts and his lyrics continue to rally the spirits of audiences throughout Brazil. His 1995 CD "Ta Delicia Ta Gostoso" sold more than a million copies. His music shows influence from the region where he was born, such as the calango rhythm.
Martinho is politically active and a prominent figure and spokesperson for Afro-Brazilian issues as well as for the Brazilian Communist Party. He is the author of six books, and has been a recording artist since 1969.
Dar e Receber
Martinho Da Vila Lyrics
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L'embalar com o meu som,embriagar
Fazer voce ficar feliz,cantarolar
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la(2x)
Capitao da energia,
desse seu la la la la la,
sigo a filosofia que é bom receber e dar.
Eu quero dar, Eu quero dar, Eu quero dar
E receber, E receber, E receber
Fazer fazer, me refazer fazendo amor
sem machucar seu coração sem me envolver(2x)
Mas se voce se apaixonar,
me quiser numa total,
vai ter que ficar comigo
coladinha ao meu umbigo
de maneira a viscerar.
Vou expôr minha entranhas
lhe darei muito prazer,
e bem prazerozamente
vou abrir mao dos meus sonhos
p'ra viver só p'ra você.(2x)
Eu quero dar, Eu quero dar, Eu quero dar
E receber, E receber, E receber
Fazer fazer, me refazer fazendo amor
sem machucar seu coração sem me envolver(4x)
The lyrics to Martinho Da Vila's song "Dar e Receber" (Give and Receive) express the singer's desire to enchant and intoxicate with his music. He wants to make the listener happy and get them to sing along. The repeated phrase "la la la la" represents the joyful and carefree feeling that music can bring.
The song also touches on the philosophy of giving and receiving. The line "Capitao da energia" (Captain of energy) suggests that the singer embraces the idea of exchanging positive energy through giving and receiving. He expresses his willingness to give love and receive it in return, emphasizing the importance of reciprocation.
The second part of the song introduces a more complex and nuanced perspective. While the singer desires to give and receive love, he warns that if the listener falls in love with him, they will have to be fully committed. He wants a deep connection, symbolized by being "coladinha ao meu umbigo" (glued to my belly button), which implies a strong physical and emotional bond. He is willing to expose his vulnerabilities and give pleasure, sacrificing his own dreams to live solely for the beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Com o meu canto eu quero me encantar
Through my singing, I want to mesmerize myself
L'embalar com o meu som, embriagar
To lull you with my sound and intoxicate
Fazer voce ficar feliz, cantarolar
To make you happy, to sing along
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la
Capitao da energia
Captain of the energy
Desse seu la la la la la
From your la la la la la
Sigo a filosofia que é bom receber e dar
I follow the philosophy that it's good to give and receive
Eu quero dar, Eu quero dar, Eu quero dar
I want to give, I want to give, I want to give
E receber, E receber, E receber
And receive, and receive, and receive
Fazer fazer, me refazer fazendo amor
To do, to remake myself while making love
Sem machucar seu coração sem me envolver
Without hurting your heart, without getting involved
Mas se voce se apaixonar
But if you fall in love
Me quiser numa total
If you want me completely
Vai ter que ficar comigo coladinha ao meu umbigo
You will have to stay with me, close to my belly button
De maneira a viscerar
In a way that intertwines
Vou expôr minha entranhas
I will expose my entrails
Lhe darei muito prazer
I will give you much pleasure
E bem prazerozemente vou abrir mao dos meus sonhos
And very pleasurable, I will give up my dreams
P'ra viver só p'ra você
To live only for you
Eu quero dar, Eu quero dar, Eu quero dar
I want to give, I want to give, I want to give
E receber, E receber, E receber
And receive, and receive, and receive
Fazer fazer, me refazer fazendo amor
To do, to remake myself while making love
Sem machucar seu coração sem me envolver
Without hurting your heart, without getting involved
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Amalia Esposito
Soy argentina pero admiro enormemente a la soltura y el lenguaje corporal de los brasileros. Esto es buenísimo. Y de Kátia, claro, qué puedo decir. El grandiosa esta portuguesa. Cariños desde Buenos Aires
maria teixeira
Não me canso de ouvir estas duas vozes maravilhosas
Francisco Damasceno
Que belo idioma, duas lindas vozes cantando na mesma linguagem de camões, viva portugal e brasil, povos irmãos !
Claudino Soares
Fantástico este dueto maravilha com uma letra extraordinária.
Lurdes Maria Marques
Duas vozes maravilhosas a cantar a Língua de Camões ❤️❤️🇵🇹🇵🇹👏👏
ANGELA MARIA DE VASCONCELOS angela_vasconcelos
Escutando... 02/08...a essência dos apaixonados! Eternizar estes momentos de encontros de almas são privilégios para poucos...
Wal
Show!!!..Perfeita mistura da musica lusitana e brasileira,perfeita com a participação Martinho da Vila (Eterno!!!💖)
Alice Martins
Os dois têm uma voz um timbre LINDO.
ADORO ESTA MUSICA.
DENISE DINIZ
Perfeitamente belo...Linda, linda, linda canção!!! Nessa quarentena em Abril de 2020, aqui em Manaus/Amazonas... #GRATIDÃO 👏💃🌷🌻❤💋🌹
Carlos oliveira
Gostei portugal e Brasil e como familia pai e filho duas lindas vozes.