He made his debut as a zouk musician on the compilation “alliança” and has since sung on many compilation albums, like those of Philip Monteiro.
In 2005, he records the album Paulo & Mika (New style). A year later, he is contracted Nichols to take part on a Marcía abum.
They obviously love him in Portugal, where he received awards in 2007. In 2008 Mika signs with the Sushiraw label of Kaysha where he released his first solo album.
Lembra
Mika Mendes Lyrics
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Talvez na bo eh
Ki dja encontra ou kin ta deseja
Talvez na mi oh
Ki bu discoubri amor
Lembra kel dia lembra kel ora loira
Bu flaba m era mi ki a bo bu t ama pa vida
I k'alguem moda mi nunca bu oia
Lembra querida lembra oh bela
Nos passa tempo n'areia ta conta estroria
Talvez na bo eh
Ki dja encontra ou kin ta deseja
Talvez na mi oh
Ki bu discoubri amor
ma tem algo na bo ké so mi k podé sabé é ouké
Tem uns cosa ku bo yeah ké so mi k fazes
Kel a bo sabé
Cada vez k'um pensa
Cada vez k'um sonha
Cada vez k'um lembra
Qué na bus odjus k um t'oia nos amor te brilha
Dzem si bu kré conxé mil sensasao
Dzem si bu kré continua es relaçao
Talvez na bo eh
Ki dja encontra ou kin ta deseja
Talvez na mi oh
Ki bu discoubri amor
Dzem si bu kré conxé mil sensasao
Dzem si bu kré continua es relaçao
Talvez na bo eh
Ki dja encontra ou kin ta deseja
Talvez na mi oh
Ki bu discoubri amor
Baby lembra baby lembra di mi ku bo ouh oh
In the song "Lembra" by Mika Mendes, the lyrics express a sense of longing and nostalgia for a past love. The first paragraph emphasizes the possibility of the singer and the person they are addressing having found each other or desiring to be together. "Lembra kel dia lembra kel ora loira" translates to "Remember that day, remember that golden hour," suggesting a cherished memory. The mention of the first words they spoke and the declaration of love conveys the depth of their connection. The phrase "Nos passa tempo n'areia ta conta estroria" means "We spend time in the sand counting stories," indicating that they had many memorable moments together.
The second paragraph continues the theme of reminiscing about a past love and highlights the singer's fascination with the person they are addressing. "Tem algo na bo ké so mi k podé sabé é ouké" means "There's something about you that only I can know." This line suggests a deep, intimate connection and a desire to understand the other person on a profound level. The lyrics further depict the singer's thoughts and dreams revolving around their love and how the person's presence brightens their eyes. The lines "Dzem si bu kré conxé mil sensasao / Dzem si bu kré continua es relaçao" translate to "Say if you want to know a thousand sensations / Say if you want to continue this relationship."
The third and final paragraph echoes the longing and nostalgia portrayed earlier in the song. The repetition of "Talvez na bo eh, Ki dja encontra ou kin ta deseja, Talvez na mi oh, Ki bu discoubri amor" emphasizes the possibility of the singer and their love interest reuniting or finding love within each other. The mention of "baby lembra di mi ku bo" meaning "baby, remember me with you" signifies a plea for the person to remember their past moments together and the love they shared.
Overall, "Lembra" conveys a sense of yearning for a past love and the desire to reconnect or continue the relationship. It explores the memories, emotions, and intimacy shared between two individuals and the longing for those moments to be remembered.
Line by Line Meaning
Talvez na bo eh
Perhaps in you, there is
Ki dja encontra ou kin ta deseja
What has already been found or what one desires
Talvez na mi oh
Perhaps in me, oh
Ki bu discoubri amor
What you discover is love
Lembra kel dia lembra kel ora loira
Remember that day, remember that golden hour
Di kes primeiras palavras ki nu fala
Of those first words that we spoke
Bu flaba m era mi ki a bo bu t ama pa vida
You told me, it was me who loved you for life
I k'alguem moda mi nunca bu oia
And someone like me, you'll never find
Lembra querida lembra oh bela
Remember, my dear, remember, oh beautiful
Nos passa tempo n'areia ta conta estroria
In our time spent on the sand, stories are told
ma tem algo na bo ké so mi k podé sabé é ouké
But there is something in you that only I can know
Tem uns cosa ku bo yeah ké so mi k fazes
There are things with you that only I can do
Kel a bo sabé
Only you know
Cada vez k'um pensa
Every time I think
Cada vez k'um sonha
Every time I dream
Cada vez k'um lembra
Every time I remember
Qué na bus odjus k um t'oia nos amor te brilha
That in your eyes, when I see our love shines
Dzem si bu kré conxé mil sensasao
I say, if you want to know a thousand sensations
Dzem si bu kré continua es relaçao
I say, if you want to continue this relationship
Baby lembra baby lembra di mi ku bo ouh oh
Baby, remember baby, remember me with you, oh oh
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: EDWARD MOKOLO, MICKAEL MENDES-SEQUEIRA
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