Nando Reis (born on January 12, 1963) is a Brazilian musician and producer,… Read Full Bio ↴Nando Reis (born on January 12, 1963) is a Brazilian musician and producer, best known as the former bassist of Brazilian rock band Titãs and for his successful solo career, with his own band called Nando Reis e os Infernais. He has also produced a few albums, including some related to Cássia Eller, who has made several significant partnerships with him, and Marisa Monte.

De Mãos Dadas
Nando Reis Lyrics

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Vamos passear de mãos dadas
Andar é muito bom
Pra quem quer ficar junto
Eu atravessei na frente
E ela viu que eu levo um pente
no bolso de trás

E se por acaso chover

Quero ver o seu cabelo molhado
Não há nada mais bonito
Do que o seu sorriso
E o frio que te faz me abraçar

Oh! De mãos dadas vamos passear
Oh! Vamos passear de mãos dadas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for Nando Reis's "De Mãos Dadas" evoke a sense of innocent joy and simple pleasure, as he describes taking a walk hand in hand with his loved one. He extols the delights of walking together, emphasizing the intimacy and togetherness it represents: "Walking is great / For those who want to be together / Let's take a walk hand in hand."

The second verse adds a playful and slightly absurd touch, as Nando reveals that he carries a comb in his back pocket, which his partner notices when he walks in front of her: "I walked in front / And she saw that I have a comb / In my back pocket." This detail adds a sense of whimsy to the song, but also underscores a sense of connection and familiarity between the two of them.

The final lines of the song add a sense of romance and vulnerability, suggesting that the two of them are enjoying each other's company even in difficult circumstances such as rain and cold: "And if it rains / I want to see your hair wet / There's nothing more beautiful / Than your smile / And the cold that makes you hug me / Oh! Let's take a walk hand in hand / Oh! Let's take a walk hand in hand."

Overall, "De Mãos Dadas" is a sweet and simple ode to the joys of companionship and connection, capturing the excitement and warmth of a new relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Vamos passear de mãos dadas
Let's walk hand in hand

Andar é muito bom
Walking is really good

Pra quem quer ficar junto
For those who want to stay together

Eu atravessei na frente
I crossed in front

E ela viu que eu levo um pente no bolso de trás
And she saw that I carry a comb in my back pocket

E se por acaso chover
And if by chance it rains

Quero ver o seu cabelo molhado
I want to see your hair wet

Não há nada mais bonito
There is nothing more beautiful

Do que o seu sorriso
Than your smile

E o frio que te faz me abraçar
And the cold that makes you hug me

Oh! De mãos dadas vamos passear
Oh! Let's walk hand in hand