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.

Graças A Deus Voce Voltou
Nana Caymmi Lyrics

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Ah, não quero mais amor do amor
Que o tempo destruiu
Me fez chorar
Fez mal pra mim
Ah, enfim manda dizer que errou
Que vai voltar, pra que voltar
Tudo acabou
Oh, tempo que perdi

Recebendo beijos, sem nenhum sabor
Carinhos recebi
Que adiantam carinhos, se faltava amor, amor
Ah, não quero mais você
É muito grande a dor
Que me deixou
E para sempre ficou
Ah, graças a Deus
Você voltou

Oh, tempo que perdi
Recebendo beijos, sem nenhum sabor
Carinhos recebi
Que adiantam carinhos, se faltava amor, amor
Ah, não quero mais você
É muito grande a dor
Que me deixou
E para sempre ficou
Ah, graças a Deus

Você voltou
Voltou

Overall Meaning

In "Graças A Deus Voce Voltou," Nana Caymmi expresses her feelings towards a past love that has returned. The first verse reflects her disappointment and pain caused by a love that has been destroyed by time. The love she once had made her cry and brought harm to her. She no longer desires a love that has proven to be detrimental to her well-being.

In the following verse, Nana conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair, suggesting that the person who had left her now wants to come back. However, she questions the purpose of their return when everything has already ended. She reflects on the time she wasted receiving kisses that lacked any genuine flavor, and the insincere affection she received. These gestures and displays of affection are meaningless when there was a lack of true love.

The refrain repeats the sentiment of no longer wanting this person in her life. The pain inflicted upon her was immense and continues to persist. The phrase "gracas a Deus você voltou" expresses a mix of relief and sarcasm. While the person's return might bring a temporary sense of relief, it is clear that Nana harbors mistrust and skepticism towards them.

The repetition of the second verse emphasizes the disappointment and emptiness Nana experienced in the past. Despite receiving outward displays of affection, the absence of true love made these gestures futile. The pain caused by this person's departure is too significant for her to desire their presence again. The phrase "gracas a Deus você voltou" is repeated once more, highlighting a combination of conflicting emotions toward their return.

In conclusion, "Graças A Deus Voce Voltou" portrays the artist's complex emotional journey. Nana illustrates her disappointment with a love that had deteriorated over time and had been devoid of genuine affection. While the return of the person may momentarily alleviate her pain, there is an underlying skepticism and questioning of their true intentions. This song explores the themes of lost love, longing, and the complexities of forgiveness.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah, não quero mais amor do amor
I no longer want love from a love that has been destroyed

Que o tempo destruiu
That time destroyed

Me fez chorar
It made me cry

Fez mal pra mim
It harmed me

Ah, enfim manda dizer que errou
Ah, finally send word that you made a mistake

Que vai voltar, pra que voltar
That you're coming back, why come back?

Tudo acabou
Everything is over

Oh, tempo que perdi
Oh, time I wasted

Recebendo beijos, sem nenhum sabor
Receiving kisses, without any flavor

Carinhos recebi
I received affection

Que adiantam carinhos, se faltava amor, amor
What good are affections if there was a lack of love, love