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.
Olho d'água
Milton Nascimento Lyrics
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E já choveu não quer chegar
E me lembrou qualquer lugar
E me deixou não sei que lá
Não quer chegar e já passou
E quer ficar e nem ligou
E me deixou qualquer lugar
Caiu no mar, Nena
Pipo, cadê você?
Dora, cadê você?
Pablo, Lília, cadê você?
Beira Rio
Duas Barras
Morro Velho
Ponte Nova
Maravilha
Buracada
Sumidouro
Olho-d'agua
Caiu no mar, Pedro
Chico, cadê você?
Lino, cadê você?
Zino, Zeca, cadê você?
Vista Alegre
Cruz das Almas
Maroleiro
Asa Branca
Bom Sossego
Santo Amaro
Poço Fundo
Montes Claros
Cachoeira
Mambucaba
Porto Novo
Água Fria
Andorinha
Guanabara
Sumidouro
Olho-d'agua
The lyrics of Milton Nascimento's "Olho D'Agua" are a beautiful and emotive tribute to the places and people that have influenced the singer throughout his life. The song translates to "Water Eye," referring to small springs or natural fountains that appear in unexpected places in Brazil. The melody and lyrics capture a feeling of nostalgia for the past, and a sense of longing for the familiar sights and sounds of home. The verses describe the passing of time and the way that memories can linger and hold us captive, refusing to let us move on from the things we have lost. The repetition of phrases such as "não quer passar" and "não quer chegar" suggest a sort of emotional stasis, where the singer is unable to fully let go of the experiences and places that have shaped him.
The chorus of the song is a roll call of names, listing both towns and people who are significant to the singer. It is difficult to discern exactly what the purpose of the list is, but it feels as though it may be a way of honoring those who have passed on, or a way of reaching out to old friends and acquaintances who may no longer be in his life. By invoking their names, the singer is able to revive and reconnect with the places and experiences that meant so much to him.
Overall, "Olho D'Agua" is a beautiful and evocative song that captures the sense of loss and longing that comes with leaving a beloved home or community. The lyrics are poetic and meaningful, and the melody is haunting and cinematic, transporting listeners to the lush, green landscapes of Brazil.
Line by Line Meaning
E já passou não quer passar
The past is gone and doesn't want to come back
E já choveu não quer chegar
The rain has already fallen and doesn't want to come again
E me lembrou qualquer lugar
It reminded me of some place, but I'm not sure where
E me deixou não sei que lá
It left me feeling lost
Não quer chegar e já passou
It doesn't want to come back, and it's already over
E quer ficar e nem ligou
It wants to stay, but it didn't care enough to hold on
E me deixou qualquer lugar
It left me feeling like I could be anywhere
Desatinou, caiu no mar
It lost its way and fell into the sea
Caiu no mar, Nena
It fell into the sea, Nena
Pipo, cadê você?
Pipo, where are you?
Dora, cadê você?
Dora, where are you?
Pablo, Lília, cadê você?
Pablo, Lília, where are you?
Beira Rio
Riverside
Duas Barras
Two Bars
Morro Velho
Old Hill
Ponte Nova
New Bridge
Maravilha
Wonder
Buracada
Hole
Sumidouro
Sinkhole
Olho-d'agua
Spring
Caiu no mar, Pedro
It fell into the sea, Pedro
Chico, cadê você?
Chico, where are you?
Lino, cadê você?
Lino, where are you?
Zino, Zeca, cadê você?
Zino, Zeca, where are you?
Vista Alegre
Happy View
Cruz das Almas
Cross of Souls
Maroleiro
Surf Sound
Asa Branca
White Wing
Bom Sossego
Good Peace
Santo Amaro
Saint Amaro
Poço Fundo
Deep Well
Montes Claros
Clear Mountains
Cachoeira
Waterfall
Mambucaba
Place of the Big Canoes
Porto Novo
New Port
Água Fria
Cold Water
Andorinha
Swallow (bird)
Guanabara
Golden Harbor
Sumidouro
Sinkhole
Olho-d'agua
Spring
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@LianadeJesus
E já passou, não quer passar
E já choveu, não quer chegar
E me lembrou qualquer lugar
E me deixou, não sei que lá
Não quer chegar e já passou
E quer ficar e nem ligou
E me deixou qualquer lugar
Desatinou, caiu no mar
Caiu no mar, Nena
Pipo, cadê você?
Dora, cadê você?
Pablo, Lilia, cadê você?
Beira Rio
Duas Barras
Morro Velho
Ponte Nova
Maravilha
Buracada
Semidouro
Olho-D'Água
Não quer chegar e já passou
E quer ficar e nem ligou
E me deixou qualquer lugar
Desatinou, caiu no mar
Caiu no mar, Pedro
Chico, cadê você?
Lino, cadê você?
Zino, Zeca, cadê você?
Vista Alegre
Cruz das Almas
Maroleiro
Asa Branca
Bom Sossego
Santo Amaro
Poço Fundo
Montes Claros
Cachoeira
Mambucaba
Porto Novo
Água Fria
Andorinha
Guanabara
Sumidouro
Olho-D'Água
Fonte: Musixmatch
Compositores: Paulo Jobim / Ronaldo Bastos Ribeiro
@marquinhossilva9486
Canção transcendental … Coisas do Milton!❤
@luisalbertorochadelima6155
Essa música parece falar da passagem do tempo e da dispersão dos amigos, o esquecimento. Linda e dolorosa.
@mariaisabelmenezes6373
Que lindo, Bituca!!💓🙋
@agenciasindical
Grande música, arranjo excelente, coro muito bom. Enfim, uma obra de arte.
@evelimcosta5385
Lindíssima canção! Haja coração! Ufaaaaa!
@joseluizalvessantosjunior2381
Essa música é uma joia rara!
@alexandresune7688
chorando os buracos da vida..
@valterrolim7592
Canção maravilhosa do cacete!!!! obrigado Deus por isso existir!
@landescamini7514
Me leva de Sergipe diretamente pra Ponte Nova 🔺❤️
@wilderbarbosadeoliveira8598
A música mais triste que já ouvi na vida.