When she was twelve, her father gave her a guitar since he was worried about her being shy. Popular musician and composer Patricio Teixeira and classical guitarist Solon Ayala were her teachers. While still a teenager, she met a number of singers and composers who took part of Bossa Nova's musical revolution, in late 50s and early 60s, including Roberto Menescal, Carlos Lyra, Ronaldo Bôscoli, João Gilberto and Antônio Carlos Jobim.
By 1963, after singing as an amateur for a few years, she became a professional and toured with Sergio Mendes. In the mid-1960s, the institution of military dictatorship in Brazil led her to sing increasingly political lyrics. Her show "Opinião" reflected her political beliefs and she had largely switched to political music by this point. In 1964, she even spoke against bossa nova as a movement, calling it "alienating". In 1968, being part of the Tropicália movement, she appeared on the album Tropicália: ou Panis et Circenses, performing "Lindonéia."
She later left Brazil for Paris and in the 1970s abandoned music to focus on her family. She returned to music later and when she discovered, in 1979, that she had an inoperable brain tumor she increased her productivity as much as possible. She died in 1989, leaving a great legacy behind her succesful years of career.
Deixa
Nara Leão Lyrics
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Fale quem quiser falar, meu bem
Deixa
Deixe o coração falar também
Porque ele tem razão demais quando se queixa
Então a gente deixa, deixa , deixa, deixa
Ninguém vive mais do que uma vez
Deixa
Deixa
A paixão também existe
Deixa
Não me deixes ficar triste
Porque ele tem razão demais quando se queixa
Então a gente deixa, deixa , deixa, deixa
Ninguém vive mais do que uma vez
Deixa
Diz que sim prá não dizer talvez
Mas ve se deixa
A paixão também existe
Deixa
Não me deixes ficar triste (bis)
The song "Deixa" by Nara Leão is a beautiful expression of the power of the heart and emotions over the opinions of others. The lyrics encourage the listener to let their heart speak louder than anyone else and not to be afraid of love. The repeated use of the word "deixa," which means "leave" or "let," emphasizes the importance of letting go of fear and allowing oneself to feel and express their true emotions.
The line "Ninguém vive mais do que uma vez," meaning "Nobody lives more than once," is a reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of seizing the moment. The singer encourages the listener to say "yes" instead of "maybe" when it comes to love, acknowledging that passion and emotion are a normal part of the human experience.
The phrase "Porque ele tem razão demais quando se queixa" means "Because it's right to complain," acknowledging that sometimes the heart can feel pain and just needs to be heard. Nara Leão's voice, along with the simple but beautiful melody of the song, conveys a sense of vulnerability and authenticity that makes it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Fale quem quiser falar, meu bem
Let them speak whatever they want, my love
Deixe o coração falar também
Let the heart speak too
Porque ele tem razão demais quando se queixa
Because it's right when it complains too much
Então a gente deixa, deixa, deixa, deixa
So we let it, let it, let it, let it
Ninguém vive mais do que uma vez
No one lives more than once
Diz que sim prá não dizer talvez
Say yes instead of maybe
A paixão também existe
Love also exists
Não me deixes ficar triste
Don't let me be sad
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