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.

Por Toda Minha Vida
Nana Caymmi Lyrics

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Ah, meu bem amado
Quero fazer um juramento uma canção
Eu prometo por toda a minha vida
Ser somente tua e amar-te como nunca
Ninguém jamais amou ninguém

Oh, meu bem amado
Estrela pura aparecida

Eu te amo e te proclamo
O meu amor, o meu amor
Maior que tudo quanto existe
Ah, meu amor

Eu te amo e te proclamo
O meu amor, o meu amor

Maior que tudo o quanto existe
Oh, meu amor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics speak to a deep and all-consuming love, with the singer making a declaration of devotion and commitment to their beloved. The use of the term "meu bem amado" emphasizes the intensity and importance of this love, suggesting that this person is the most cherished and beloved of all. The singer goes on to promise their love for the rest of their life, with the conviction that theirs is a love like no other.

The repetition of "eu te amo e te proclamo o meu amor" further emphasizes the depth and sincerity of this emotion, with the use of the first-person pronoun underscoring the personal and intimate nature of this love. The singer declares that their love is greater than anything else in the world, using vivid imagery like "estrela pura aparecida" to convey the transcendent and awe-inspiring nature of this emotion.

Overall, the lyrics of "Por Toda Minha Vida" capture the intensity and passion of true love, with the singer making a heartfelt and unwavering commitment to their beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah, meu bem amado
Oh, my beloved

Quero fazer um juramento uma canção
I want to make a vow in a song

Eu prometo por toda a minha vida
I promise for my whole life

Ser somente tua e amar-te como nunca
To be only yours and love you like never before

Ninguém jamais amou ninguém
No one ever loved anyone

Estrela pura aparecida
Pure star that appeared

Eu te amo e te proclamo
I love you and proclaim you

O meu amor, o meu amor
My love, my love

Maior que tudo quanto existe
Greater than everything that exists

Oh, meu amor
Oh, my love

Lyrics © VM ENTERPRISES INC, Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda., CORCOVADO MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: Tom Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes

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