Nascimento was born in Rio de Janeiro, and grew up in Três Pontas, Minas Gerais. His mother was the maid Maria do Carmo Nascimento. When he was just a few months old, the boy was adopted by the family for whom his mother had previously worked: the couple Josino Brito Campos (a banker, mathematics teacher and electronic technician) and Lília Silva Campos (a music teacher). He lived in the boroughs of Laranjeiras and Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro. When he was 18 months old, his biological mother died and he moved with his adoptive parents to the city of Três Pontas, in the State of Minas Gerais.
In the earlier stages of his career, Nascimento played in two samba groups, Evolussamba and Sambacana. In 1963 he moved to Belo Horizonte, and his friendship with the Borges brothers (Marilton, Márcio e Lô Borges) led to the Clube da Esquina ("corner club") movement. Other members included Beto Guedes, Toninho Horta, Wagner Tiso, and Flavio Venturini.
Nascimento is famous for his chime-clear falsetto and tonal range, as well for highly acclaimed songs such as "Canção da América" ("Song from America") and "Coração de Estudante" ("Student's Heart"). The lyrics of "Coração de Estudante" remembers the funeral of the student Edson Luís, killed by police officers in 1968. The song became the hymn for the diretas Já campaign in 1984 and it was also played in the funeral of the late president Tancredo Neves the next year, who died before assuming the presidency.
While his reputation within Brazil was firmly established with his Clube da Esquina works, Nascimento's international breakthrough came with his appearance on jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter's 1974 album "Native Dancer". This led to widespread acclaim, and collaborations with American stars such as Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Pat Metheny.
Through his friendship with guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, Nascimento came to work with the pop-rock band Duran Duran in 1993. Nascimento co-wrote and performed (in the Portuguese language) the song "Breath After Breath", featured on the band's 1993 album "Duran Duran". He also performed with the band in concert when they toured in Brazil, in support of that album. Nascimento earned a Grammy award for "Best World Music Album" in 1998 for his album "Nascimento", and was also nominated in 1991 and 1995.
Coração de Estudante
Milton Nascimento Lyrics
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Adivinha onde ela anda
Deve estar dentro do peito
Ou caminha pelo ar
Pode estar aqui do lado
Bem mais perto que pensamos
A folha da juventude
É o nome certo desse amor
Já podaram seus momentos
Desviaram seu destino
Seu sorriso de menino
Quantas vezes se escondeu
Mas renova-se a esperança
Nova aurora a cada dia
E há que se cuidar do broto
Pra que a vida nos dê
Flor, flor e fruto
Coração de estudante
Há que se cuidar da vida
Há que se cuidar do mundo
Tomar conta da amizade
Alegria e muito sonho
Espalhados no caminho
Verdes, planta e sentimento
Folhas, coração
Juventude e fé
The song "Coracao De Estudante" by Milton Nascimento is a tribute to the youth and the hope they hold for the future. The lyrics describe a feeling or an entity that is intangible and elusive, but ever-present within us - the spirit of youth, the hope for a better tomorrow, and the love that each one of us carries inside. The singer invites us to imagine where this feeling might be - inside our hearts, or perhaps it's something that is all around us, walking in the air. The leaf of youth is the embodiment of this love, which we must cherish and protect.
The song then talks about how the youth's spirit is often suppressed, how their dreams and aspirations are quenched by the harsh realities of life. The young hearts are often forced to hide their smiles and their joys as they struggle to find their place in the world. However, the song urges us to hold on to hope and to believe that a new dawn awaits us every day. We must nurture the young saplings with care so that they can grow to fruition and bring us flowers and fruits.
Overall, "Coracao De Estudante" is a beautiful and poignant song that celebrates the timeless ideals of youth and hope. It calls upon us to protect and nourish these ideals so that they can continue to inspire and sustain us through the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Quero falar de uma coisa
The song is about something important that the artist wants to talk about.
Adivinha onde ela anda
Can you guess where this important thing can be found?
Deve estar dentro do peito
It is most likely found within one's heart.
Ou caminha pelo ar
Although it could also be something intangible that is felt through the air or atmosphere.
Pode estar aqui do lado
It could be right beside us.
Bem mais perto que pensamos
Even closer than we realize.
A folha da juventude
This important thing is often associated with youth and vitality.
É o nome certo desse amor
It can be summed up as the concept of 'love'.
Já podaram seus momentos
The artist acknowledges that our time and experience are often limited or cut short.
Desviaram seu destino
Unexpected events or circumstances may alter one's path in life.
Seu sorriso de menino
The innocence and carefree nature of childhood and youth may fade away.
Quantas vezes se escondeu
How many times has this joy and youthfulness been hidden or suppressed?
Mas renova-se a esperança
Despite these challenges, there is always a chance for renewed hope and optimism.
Nova aurora a cada dia
Each new day brings a fresh opportunity for growth and progress.
E há que se cuidar do broto
It is important to care for and nurture this sprout of joy and love.
Pra que a vida nos dê
So that life may provide us with
Flor, flor e fruto
the beauty, vibrancy and fruition of a life well-lived.
Coração de estudante
This is referred to as the 'heart of a student'
Há que se cuidar da vida
It is necessary to take good care of life and cherish it.
Há que se cuidar do mundo
It is also important to take care of the world around us.
Tomar conta da amizade
We must maintain and nourish our friendships.
Alegria e muito sonho
We should always strive for joy and aim high with our dreams.
Espalhados no caminho
These dreams and aspirations are scattered throughout life's journey.
Verdes, planta e sentimento
These dreams and aspirations are often associated with fresh, green plants and powerful emotions.
Folhas, coração
Symbolizes the heart as the core of our being, and the importance of growth and renewal.
Juventude e fé
These are the driving forces behind this youthful spirit and pursuit of love and growth.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MILTON SILVA CAMPOS DO NASCIMENTO, WAGNER TISO VEIGA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rafael Nascimento
Quero falar de uma coisa
Adivinha onde ela anda
Deve estar dentro do peito
Ou caminha pelo ar
Pode estar aqui do lado
Bem mais perto que pensamos
A folha da juventude
É o nome certo desse amor
Já podaram seus momentos
Desviaram seu destino
Seu sorriso de menino
Quantas vezes se escondeu
Mas renova-se a esperança
Nova aurora a cada dia
E há que se cuidar do broto
Pra que a vida nos dê flor e fruto
Coração de estudante
Há que se cuidar da vida
Há que se cuidar do mundo
Tomar conta da amizade
Alegria e muito sonho
Espalhados no caminho
Verdes planta e sentimento
Folhas, coração, juventude e fé
Rodrigo Cruz
Essa canção está acima na nossa música, uma canção capaz de ganhar o mundo,uma canção que veio do céu.
Gilmar Matos
Não faz isso comigo, Milton! Eu me derramo em prantos toda vez que ouço esse hino. Ahhhh, como a infância é maravilhosa!😭😭😭😭😭
Claudemir Silva
Uma poesia em forma de canção. Com uma letra de sentimento profundo. Um clássico inesquecível da música brasileira. Grande interpretação de Milton Nascimento.
Bruno Arthur
É verdade o tempo passa mais o que aprendemos não esquecemos ô tempos bons que não voltam mais muito linda essa música do Milton Nascimento ficou na história ❤🙏
etelvina maria
Nós Mineiros, amamos Milton Nascimento!
Simone Liliam
Um poema singelo ! Uma reflexão ! Minha infância, junto de meus pais nos lindos, únicos e tão profundos, anos 80 ! Enfim, um século atual dificílimo, conturbado e de seres humanos, sem rumo, e serão piores. Aquele que se voltar para Deus Pai e, seu filho amado Jesus Cristo, renove a fé e esperança, pois tudo passa, mas a fé vai conosco. 📖🙏🏻
Sara Queiroz Proença
Eu ainda sou um estudante. Mas quando escutei essa musica pela primeira vez chorei por 1 hora e coloquei a musica no repit. Acho essa musica linda . Essa musica é uma poesia e uma carta de esperança.
Amanda F
É lindo ouvir qqualquer canção dele. São feitas para tocar o coração. Elas me fazem chorar. Sonia Braga diz que em muitas de seus filmes, gravados pelo mundo, ela estava ouvindo mentalmente Travessia .❤
Raile Pinto
Linda canção!
Quem tiver ouvindo essa linda música deixa um like. ❤💃
Rita
Amo as músicas dele marcou minha juventude ele é ícone brasileiro e mundialmente abraços Milton 🌹🌻❤️