He was born in Rio de Janeiro, as Renato Manfredini Júnior. His father was an executive of the Banco do Brasil, and they moved to New York in 1967, when Renato's father was assigned a job position on the city. Later, they came back to Rio de Janeiro before finally, in 1973, moving to Brasília.
At the age of 15, Renato acquired epiphysiolysis, a disease that paralyzed his legs for two years. Due to this condition, Renato became an enthusiastic reader. He studied Law. He grew interested in music, particularly punk. He worked as a journalist and an English teacher for a brief period before becoming a full-time musician and composer.
During the years of 1978 and 1979, he was the bass player of the rock band Aborto Elétrico (Electric Abortion). Although the band did not last too long, Renato Russo wrote many songs during this period, that would later become hits of Capital Inicial (founded by the other members of the Aborto Elétrico) and Legião Urbana (founded by Renato Russo).
In 1982, he, along with Marcelo Bonfá, Dado Villa-Lobos and Renato Rocha, formed the Legião Urbana (idealized some time before by Renato Russo). With "Legião Urbana" and "Dois", they became widely famous in Brazil, with protest songs at first, and songs about love, spiritualism, family and sex afterwards.
In the 1990s, Renato worked in two solo albums with English and Italian songs, named "The Stonewall Celebration Concert" and "Equilíbrio Distante", respectively. "O Último Solo" was released posthumously containing Italian and English songs as well. In 2008, another posthumous album named "O Trovador Solitário" was released. This album contained homemade songs originally recorded by Renato in 1982, when he was 22 years old.
Renato Russo died in October 11, 1996 from an AIDS related illness. After his death, the remaining members of Legião Urbana decided to dismantle the band.
His official site is www.renatorusso.com.br.
Somewhere
Renato Russo Lyrics
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Somewhere a place for us
Peace and quiet and open air
Wait for us somewhere
There's a time for us
Someday a time for us
Time together with time to spare
Someday
Somehow
We'll find a new way of living
We'll find there's a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a time for us
Someday a time for us
Time together with time to spare
Time to learn, time to care
Someday
Somehow
We'll find a new way of living
We'll find a way of forgiving
Somewhere
Yeah, there's a place for us
A time and a place for us
Hold my hand and we're half way there
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
Somehow
Someday
Somewhere
The lyrics of Renato Russo's Somewhere evoke a sense of hope and anticipation for a better future, expressed through the repetition of the line "There's a place for us, somewhere a place for us". The song conveys a message of love and togetherness, suggesting that although things may not be perfect in the present, there is always room for improvement and a bright future to look forward to.
The lyrics are also marked by a sense of urgency, with the repeated use of the words "someday" and "somehow" conveying a determination to find this better future, no matter what challenges may arise. The line "we'll find a new way of living, we'll find there's a way of forgiving" emphasizes the importance of both personal growth and forgiveness in achieving this future.
The song's beautiful melody and Russo's heartfelt vocals add to its emotional impact, making it a beloved classic that continues to resonate with people decades after its initial release.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place for us
There exists a special place that's meant for us
Somewhere a place for us
That place is located somewhere, not yet known
Peace and quiet and open air
This place is characterized by tranquility and nature
Wait for us somewhere
This place is still waiting for us to discover it
There's a time for us
There's a moment in time that's reserved for us
Someday a time for us
That moment will come someday, maybe not today
Time together with time to spare
During that moment, we'll have enough time for each other and to do what we love
Time to learn, time to care
We'll use that time to learn new things and care for each other
We'll find a new way of living
One day, we'll discover a better way of living
We'll find there's a way of forgiving
In that new way of living, we'll also learn how to forgive
Somewhere
That place and moment that's meant for us still awaits
Yeah, there's a place for us
Yes, that place is definitely for us
A time and a place for us
There's not only one moment, but also a precise location for us
Hold my hand and we're half way there
If we hold hands, we can overcome any challenge and get closer to finding that place and moment
Hold my hand and I'll take you there
I'll be there for you and lead you to that place and moment
Somehow
Even if we're not sure how, we'll eventually get there
Someday
We're not in a rush to arrive, but we know it will happen eventually
Somewhere
That special place where we'll be happy and at peace
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim
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@biancamagalhaes6928
There's a place for us
Somewhere a place for us
Peace and quiet and open air
Wait for us
Somewhere
There's a time for us
Someday a time for us
Time together with time to spare
Time to learn
Time to care
Someday, somewhere
We'll find a new way of living
We'll find there's a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a time for us
Someday, a time for us
Time together with time to spare
Time to learn
Time to care
Someday, somehow
We'll find a new way of living
We'll find there's a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a place for us
A time and a place for us
Hold my hand and we're half way there
Hold my hand
And I'll take you there
Somehow
Someday, somewhere
@nielsonribeironielson692
Na minha opinião um dos melhores discos do mundo 🏆🏆😍🎧quem 2020 ?
@nelsonalves2191
Que interpretação...que perca Renato insuperável sem dúvida....
@alexandrablima5569
De todas as versões produzidas, sem dúvida alguma, a que Renato Russo fez é ESPETACULAR!! Nem mesmo a original toca tanto na alma quanto a música cantada por ele..
@biancamagalhaes6928
There's a place for us
Somewhere a place for us
Peace and quiet and open air
Wait for us
Somewhere
There's a time for us
Someday a time for us
Time together with time to spare
Time to learn
Time to care
Someday, somewhere
We'll find a new way of living
We'll find there's a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a time for us
Someday, a time for us
Time together with time to spare
Time to learn
Time to care
Someday, somehow
We'll find a new way of living
We'll find there's a way of forgiving
Somewhere
There's a place for us
A time and a place for us
Hold my hand and we're half way there
Hold my hand
And I'll take you there
Somehow
Someday, somewhere
@luisclaudiobadelima4032
Thank you
@monicacristina5956
You will find mee?
@monicacristina5956
Open tudo!!!
@edsonandrade7920
Música de verdade não tem prazo de validade...
@DanielPorfirio
Esse versão foi trilha sonora do seriado anos incríveis que passava na Band ,tv cultura e multi show
@danielaraujogoispinheirogu7705
A mais tocante interpretação dessa música.