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.
Me Faz Bem
Milton Nascimento Lyrics
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Esse jeito de se enroscar
De chegar mansinho e se aninhar
De me fazer seu par
Me faz bem
Esse jeito bom de gostar
Viajar veredas que são mistério maior
Que o fundo do mar
Me faz bem
Arrepio de imaginar
Me perder no lume do teu olhar
Respirar, tocar
O teu corpo solto no cio
Me faz bem
Ser o velho lobo do mar
Que não cansa de navegar
Pois muito tesouro existe por lá
Me faz bem teu jeito de amar
Tens mais mistérios do que o mar
Me faz bem
Ser o velho lobo do mar
Que não cansa de navegar
Pois muito tesouro existe por lá
Me faz bem teu jeito de amar
Tens mais mistérios do que o mar
The lyrics of Milton Nascimento's Me Faz Bem express the sheer joy and contentment that the singer feels in the presence of his lover. The opening lines, "Me faz bem, esse jeito de se enroscar," convey the intimacy and closeness that he feels when he is embraced in the arms of his beloved. The singer finds the act of cuddling to be soothing and comforting, and he loves the feeling of being his partner's match.
Furthermore, the next line, "Esse jeito bom de gostar" speaks of the deeper connection that the singer and his partner have. They are in tune with each other, and they explore the mysteries of life together, just like the "veredas" that are a "mistério maior que o fundo do mar." The singer feels a shiver down his spine just imagining getting lost in his lover's eyes and the joy of touching her body without inhibition.
The final lines depict the singer as a "velho lobo do mar," a sea wolf who never tires of navigating the oceans, in search of priceless treasure. Despite his age, he is energized by the love that he shares with his partner and feels that their relationship is enriched by the enigma that she embodies. Ultimately, the lyrics express the unshakable bond that exists between the singer and his devoted partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Me faz bem
This way of getting tangled up makes me feel good
Esse jeito de se enroscar
This way of getting tangled up
De chegar mansinho e se aninhar
Approaching gently and snuggling
De me fazer seu par
Making me your partner
Me faz bem
This good way of loving
Esse jeito bom de gostar
This good way of loving
Viajar veredas que são mistério maior
Traveling paths that are a bigger mystery
Que o fundo do mar
Than the bottom of the sea
Bem...
Well...
Me faz bem
This gives me pleasure
Arrepio de imaginar
Thrill of imagining
Me perder no lume do teu olhar
Getting lost in the bright of your eyes
Respirar, tocar
Breathing, touching
O teu corpo solto no cio
Your body freely in heat
Me faz bem
This makes me feel good
Ser o velho lobo do mar
Being the old sea wolf
Que não cansa de navegar
That never gets tired of sailing
Pois muito tesouro existe por lá
For there are many treasures out there
Me faz bem teu jeito de amar
Your way of loving makes me feel good
Tens mais mistérios do que o mar
You have more mysteries than the sea
Me faz bem
This makes me feel good
Ser o velho lobo do mar
Being the old sea wolf
Que não cansa de navegar
That never gets tired of sailing
Pois muito tesouro existe por lá
For there are many treasures out there
Me faz bem teu jeito de amar
Your way of loving makes me feel good
Tens mais mistérios do que o mar
You have more mysteries than the sea
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Isabella Grandi
letra linda!! Grande Bituca (Milton Nascimento) e Fernando Brandt!! Me faz bem
Esse jeito de se enroscar,
De chegar mansinho e se aninhar,
De me fazer seu par
Me faz bem
Esse jeito bom de gostar,
Viajar veredas que são mistério maior
Que o fundo do mar
Bem...
Me faz bem,
Arrepio de imaginar,
Me perder no lume do teu olhar,
Respirar, tocar
O teu corpo solto no cio
Me faz bem
Ser o velho lobo do mar
Que não cansa de navegar
Pois muito tesouro existe por lá
Me faz bem teu jeito de amar
Tens mais mistérios do que o mar
Me faz bem
Ser o velho lobo do mar
Que não cansa de navegar
Pois muito tesouro existe por lá
Me faz bem teu jeito de amar
Tens mais mistérios do que o mar
Adilson Ribeiro
Todas as cançoes deste gênio Me Fazem Bem.....muito bem!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Iuri Korolev
Tem certas músicas em que o gênio, na hora certa, mostra seu grande poder criador...
Marcia Regina Damasceno
Um gênio... grata a Milton e Fernando Brant por essa obra de arte ..me faz bem....
iara braga
Que espetáculo!
Antonio Eustaquio do Carmo
Me faz bem ouvir o Bituca cantar. Nele existe um tesouro maior que o mar.
Bruno Negromonte
Genial! Uma das faixas que mais ouço do álbum novo! Parabéns à Mihay Filmes!
Casa do Mato Audio Club
Demais !!! Boas lembranças ! 💚💚💚
Davi Colonna
maior cantor do Brasil, o melhor!
Marcello Cubelli
Desde Uruguay; nunca oí a alguien cantar así!
Derik Fonseca
Que maravilha!