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.

Janelas Abertas
Nana Caymmi Lyrics

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Sim
Eu poderia fugir, meu amor
Eu poderia partir
Sem dizer pra onde vou
Nem se devo voltar

Sim
Eu poderia morrer de dor

Eu poderia morrer
E me serenizar

Ah
Eu poderia ficar sempre assim
Como uma casa sombria
Uma casa vazia
Sem luz nem calor

Mas

Quero as janelas abrir
Para que o sol possa vir iluminar nosso amor

Overall Meaning

In "Janelas Abertas," Nana Caymmi talks about the possibility of leaving her love behind or going through unbearable pain, but eventually choosing to open up her heart once again. The opening lines suggest that Nana is already contemplating leaving, and she is feeling lost and unsure of her next steps. She talks about the possibility of disappearing without a trace, not telling anyone where she is going, or even if she will return. Her love life seems chaotic, and she seems to be constantly struggling with her emotions.

In the second verse, we see a change of tone. Nana expresses her desire to remain in a dark and empty house, with no light or warmth. She suggests that this is how she feels without her love, and that she could stay in this state forever. However, the chorus reveals her true intentions – to open up the windows and let the sunlight in, to allow love back into her life.

Overall, the song is about the push and pull of love, and the decision to either stay closed off and protected or to take a risk and let it in.

Line by Line Meaning

Sim
Yes

Eu poderia fugir, meu amor
I could run away, my love

Eu poderia partir
I could leave

Sem dizer pra onde vou
Without saying where I'm going

Nem se devo voltar
Or if I should come back

Eu poderia morrer de dor
I could die of pain

Eu poderia morrer
I could die

E me serenizar
And be at peace

Ah
Ah

Eu poderia ficar sempre assim
I could always stay like this