Barely a teenager, Freitas learned to entertain through the art of hip-hop and throughout the years the flexibility of his talent allowed him to flow with changing vibes of the music industry. Once a break-dancer, then the front man of the infamous group Quatro Plus, a producer, a writer, a singer, engineer and now he is the owner of GhettoZouk Music, a label created by Nelson Freitas with artists as Chelsy Shantel & William araujo. With his roots connected to the Cape Verde islands and his passion for the hip-hop culture inspired Freitas to take on a challenge to change the contemporary sound of the Cape Verdean music.
In 1997 the compilation CD of “MOBASS Presents” was released featuring the track, “Hoje em Dia” (Now a Days), which officially launched Quatro Plus (formally known as Quatro) in the market. As one of the lead singers of the group, Quatro Plus went on to release three successful albums “4-Voz” (Four Voices) in 1998, “Bem Conche” (Get to Know Us) in 2002 and “Ultima Viagem” (Last Voyage) in 2005.
In almost a decade, Freitas has earned what’s rightfully his as he is of the most admired and respected producers, singers and writers in the Cape Verdean as well as the zouk music industry. With a blend of Cape Verdean Kriol and English lyrics, a twist of R&B and hip-hop incorporated with zouk and traditional Cape Verdean music.With al these ingredients Nelson made his solo album called “ Magic “ In October 2006.The album sold over 25.000 copies world wide.
With new creative input and even more experience the second album “ My life “ is a fact. The album promises to bring yet another dose of creativity and talent as the 12 track album aims to live-up to his previous album “ magic “ or even surpass it. featuring artists on the album will be William Araujo, Mc Knowledje, Laisa Sanches & Anselmo Ralph.
Bem Pa Mi
Nelson Freitas Lyrics
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sala xei de alguem ma ninguém maz nka oia
nu foi presentod ma pude fala mo bo tava companhada
bo kre pam bem cola tão pertinh um sabe
e um kre pub te xinti tão sabe sabin ma nka pode
ohh bo ta li ma el k vontad d ta ma mi
palavra ne mestid boz oie ja decidi
bo pode falal pel ba ta bai e bem pa mii
min tenta despista pk bo ka tava bo so
ma ka da pa esconde, até bo namorod ja percebe ma mi eh bo kem kre
bo kre uvi nha voz na bo uvid, mi nsabe
kre pegob na mon e trob dali ma nka pode
ohh bo ta li ma el k vontad d ta mi
palavra ne mestid boz oie ja decidi(jam oia)
bo pode falal kel pode ba ta bai bem pa mii
bem pa mi no ohh no no no no
bem pa mi no oh oh no no no no no
ohhh(ohhhhh) bo ta li ma el k vontad d ta ma mi (ta ma mi ohh)
palavra ne mestid boz oie ja decidi(boz oie ja di boz oie ja decidi)
bo pode falal kel pode ba ta bai(ba ta baii)
bem pa mi(bem pa miii)
ohhh nooo bo ta li ma el k vontad d ta ma mi
vontad eh d estod ma mii
palavra ne mestid boz oie ja decidi(ja decidi ohh)
bo pode falal kel pode ba ta bai(pode ba ta bai)
e bem pa mi
The lyrics of Nelson Freitas's song "Bem Pa Mi" describe a first encounter between two people who were immediately drawn to each other, despite being in a room full of other people. The singer was able to speak to the person he was interested in, but she was already with someone else. However, he wanted to be close to her and could not resist the urge to feel her close, even though he knew he shouldn't. He could see that she wanted to be with him, too, as they exchanged looks and decided to be together, no matter what anyone else thought.
The song is powerful in expressing the intensity of the moment, the passion and the strong desire that the two people share. It portrays love as something that cannot be denied, something that must be followed, no matter what the consequences are. The song is memorable for its catchy rhythm and the deep emotion it evokes, that tell the story of a forbidden love that can't be silenced or fought against.
Line by Line Meaning
foi um coza estronhe primera vez k nos oie cruza
It was strange the first time we crossed paths
sala xei de alguem ma ninguém maz nka oia
There were many people in the room but I only saw you
nu foi presentod ma pude fala mo bo tava companhada
We weren't introduced but I still spoke to you even though you were with someone
bo kre pam bem cola tão pertinh um sabe
You wanted to be close to me and we knew it
e um kre pub te xinti tão sabe sabin ma nka pode
I wanted to feel your touch but I couldn't
ohh bo ta li ma el k vontad d ta ma mi
Oh, you're there and I want to be with you
palavra ne mestid boz oie ja decidi
I've already made up my mind without saying a word
bo pode falal pel ba ta bai e bem pa mii
You can talk all you want, but you're coming with me
no comprementa nhaz oie para na bo
No one else complements me like you do
min tenta despista pk bo ka tava bo so
I tried to ignore it because you weren't alone
ma ka da pa esconde, até bo namorod ja percebe ma mi eh bo kem kre
But it's impossible to hide, even your partner knows that I'm who you want
bo kre uvi nha voz na bo uvid, mi nsabe
You want to hear my voice and I know it
kre pegob na mon e trob dali ma nka pode
I want to hold you and never let go, but I can't
ohh bo ta li ma el k vontad d ta mi
Oh, you're there and you want to be with me
bo pode falal kel pode ba ta bai bem pa mii
You can say whatever you want, but you're coming with me
bem pa mi no ohh no no no no
Only for me, oh no no no no
ohhh(ohhhhh) bo ta li ma el k vontad d ta ma mi (ta ma mi ohh)
Oh, you're there and you want to be with me (with me, oh)
palavra ne mestid boz oie ja decidi(boz oie ja di boz oie ja decidi)
I've already made up my mind without saying a word
bo pode falal kel pode ba ta bai(ba ta baii)
You can say whatever you want, but you're coming with me
bem pa mi(bem pa miii)
Only for me
ohhh nooo bo ta li ma el k vontad d ta ma mi
Oh no, you're there and you want to be with me
vontad eh d estod ma mii
The desire is mutual
palavra ne mestid boz oie ja decidi(ja decidi ohh)
I've already made up my mind without saying a word
bo pode falal kel pode ba ta bai(pode ba ta bai)
You can say whatever you want, but you're coming with me
e bem pa mi
Only for me
Contributed by Samantha L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.