Born and raised in Paraguay, she moved to Brazil at an early age in search of challenges and opportunities. Her career gained great visibility because she aimed to make the great international successes accessible to the masses, because at that time the LP discs were expensive to the majority of people. So she adapted several songs to portuguese/spanish, selling with a lower cost.
She raised to prominence in the 1970s with her hit Fernando, a Portuguese-language version of ABBA's song, from the same decade. During her career, she has sold more than 10 million records and won 10 Gold Records, 2 Platinum and a Double Platinum, among other awards.
Currently, Perla has concerts three times a week in small cities in Brazil. In 2006, she received a great tribute to her career in Paraguay. Perla married a brazilian, who was her employer and has an adopted daughter named adult and Perlinha, currently has a granddaughter.
Official Site: www.perlaparaguaia.com.br
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Pequenina "Chuiquitita"
Perla Lyrics
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Vem correndo pros meus braços
Eu guardo pra você
Os mais caros lindos sonhos
Vai sorrindo ao mundo em redor
Tudo é novo e belo em seus olhos
Ah! Desconhece o mal
Pequenina do meu amor
Ser criança é como ser uma gaivota livre
Tudo é feito pra brincar, como é bom viver
Descobrindo seu encanto...
Chuiquitita do meu amor
Sabe até contar um, dois, três... e mostra os dedinhos
E me encanta o seu olhar
Seu olhar de amor
Seu sorriso chuiquitita
Seu olhar, confiança e amor
Seu sorriso... pequenina
Chuiquitita do meu amor
A boneca entre os braços
Seu vestidinho branco e lacinhos nos cabelos
As estrelas brilham no céu
Mas não brilham mais que seu olhos
Ah! Você vai crescer
Ai que pena, ai que pena
Chuiquitita do meu amor
Ser criança é como ser uma gaivota livre
Tudo é feito pra brincar, como é bom viver
Descobrindo seu encanto
Chuiquitita do meu amor
Sabe até contar um, dois, três... e mostra os dedinhos
E me encanta o seu olhar
Seu olhar de amor
Seu sorriso chuiquitita
Seu olhar, confiança e amor
Seu sorriso chuiquitita
Seu olhar, confiança e amor
Seu sorriso... chuiquitita!
The lyrics to Perla's song "Pequenina" speak to the innocence and wonder of a little child. The song begins with the singer inviting the "little one" to come to their arms, promising to keep safe the most beautiful dreams for the child. The child is described as full of wonder and surrounded by new and beautiful things, not yet knowing the darker side of the world around them. The singer notes the joy in being a child, full of the freedom and energy to play and discover the world around them. The child is also described as familiar with counting and showing their fingers, and as charming and full of love.
The song presents a bittersweet reflection on the passage of time and the inevitability of growing up. The child in question will unfortunately not remain a child forever and will eventually grow into an adult. The singer notes this with sadness and notes that the stars shining in the sky cannot match the radiance of the child's eyes. Despite the sadness that comes with growing up, the song ultimately celebrates the special wonder and beauty of childhood, conveying a clear message that growing up is a process to be embraced and appreciated.
Line by Line Meaning
Pequenina do meu amor
My beloved little one
Vem correndo pros meus braços
Come running into my arms
Eu guardo pra você os mais caros lindos sonhos
I keep the most precious and beautiful dreams for you
Vai sorrindo ao mundo em redor
You go smiling at the world around you
Tudo é novo e belo em seus olhos
Everything is new and beautiful in your eyes
Ah! Desconhece o mal
Ah! You do not know evil
Neste mundo de gente grande...
In this world of adults...
Ser criança é como ser uma gaivota livre
Being a child is like being a free seagull
Tudo é feito pra brincar, como é bom viver
Everything is made for playing, how good it is to live
Descobrindo seu encanto...
Discovering your charm...
Chuiquitita do meu amor
My beloved little one
Sabe até contar um, dois, três... e mostra os dedinhos
You even know how to count one, two, three... and show your little fingers
E me encanta o seu olhar
And I am enchanted by your gaze
Seu olhar de amor
Your gaze of love
Seu sorriso chuiquitita
Your little smile
Seu olhar, confiança e amor
Your gaze, trust and love
Seu sorriso... pequenina
Your little smile
A boneca entre os braços
The doll in your arms
Seu vestidinho branco e lacinhos nos cabelos
Your little white dress and hair bows
As estrelas brilham no céu
The stars shine in the sky
Mas não brilham mais que seus olhos
But they don't shine brighter than your eyes
Ah! Você vai crescer
Ah! You will grow up
Ai que pena, ai que pena
Oh, what a shame, oh, what a shame
Seu sorriso... chuiquitita!
Your little smile
Writer(s): Perla
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