Daughter of musicians Dorival Caymmi and Stella Maris, and sibling of Danil… Read Full Bio ↴Daughter of musicians Dorival Caymmi and Stella Maris, and sibling of Danilo and Dori Caymmi, Nana was raised in one of the most musical families in Brazil. Nana started singing at an early age and adopted a singular technique which enhanced her low pitch voice. In 1961 she recorded her father's song "Acalanto", and then moved with her husband to Venezuela, an withdrawing from the music bizz for that period. Back in Brazil, Nana released her first album "Nana", for the record label Elenco, which belonged to the music producer Aloysio de Oliveira. In 1966, Nana performed the song "Saveiros" (Dori Caymmi/ Nelson Motta) at the First International Song Festival and was placed first. She has also worked abroad with Sarah Vaughan and Sergio Mendes.

Cais
Nana Caymmi Lyrics

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Para quem quer se soltar
Invento o cais
Invento mais que a solidгo me dб
Invento Lua nova a clarear
Invento o amor
E sei a dor de me lanзar
Eu queria ser feliz
Invento o mar

Invento em mim o sonhador
Para quem quer me seguir
Eu quero mais
Tenho o caminho do que sempre quis

E um saveiro pronto pra partir
Invento o cais e sei a vez de me lanзar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nana Caymmi's song "Cais" express a sense of freedom and desire to escape from loneliness and sadness. The singer creates an imaginary dock ("cais") where she can let go and be free. She claims to create more than just what loneliness gives her, and goes on to invent a new moon to brighten her path and love to endure the pain of taking risks. She longs to be happy and to escape to her dreams. She feels like a dreamer, a person who can create something out of nothing, and makes her own path through life. The song ends by hinting that she is ready to leave everything behind and follow her desires, as she invents the dock and prepares to depart on her boat.

The lyrics are characterized by a vivid imagination, strong emotions, and a desire to escape, all of which contribute to the song's powerful lyricism. Essentially, the song conveys the idea that, even in the darkest moments, we can create new beginnings and opportunities for ourselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Para quem quer se soltar
For those who want to break free

Invento o cais
I invent a pier

Invento mais que a solidгo me dб
I invent more than loneliness gives me

Invento Lua nova a clarear
I invent a new moon to brighten

Invento o amor
I invent love

E sei a dor de me lanзar
And I know the pain of launching myself

Eu queria ser feliz
I wanted to be happy

Invento o mar
I invent the sea

Invento em mim o sonhador
I invent the dreamer in me

Para quem quer me seguir
For those who want to follow me

Eu quero mais
I want more