corista de rock
Rita Lee/Tutti Frutti Lyrics
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Mas do jeito que a gente me olha de frente
Como eu vou parar?
Pois eu sou corista num grupo de rock
Que tem pra valer
Um ponto de vista que não se limita
De ser ou não ser
Prefiro ser os dois
Não venha me dizer do meu compromisso
Com isso ou aquilo
Se o que a gente quer
Não deixa de ser um belo motivo
Pra se festejar de modo indiscreto
O que vai nascer
E todas as histórias
Que o mundo imagina pra sobreviver
Prefiro não saber
O que eu era ou sou por enquanto
É tudo aquilo que eu digo e canto
Com um pouco de espanto
Num palco ou num canto
The lyrics of Rita Lee/Tutti Frutti’s song “Corista De Rock” is about the passion and dedication of a rock and roll background vocalist, who despite the changes and criticisms that rock has been receiving lately, still believes that being part of a rock band is worth the effort. The chorus describes the role of the singer as being part of a group that has a unique point of view, which is not limited to traditional notions of what it means to be or not to be.
The first verse talks about how the singer's desire to perform on stage remains unfulfilled, despite facing adversities. The singer implies that no amount of negativity can undermine their passion for rock and how the captivating attention they receive while performing is a strong incentive to continue. The second verse reinforces this commitment and tells us that the singer does not want to hear about their obligations or what they should be doing regarding their contribution to society. Instead, the singer is content to enjoy the moment and celebrate the music and stories that emerge from it.
In summary, the song is a tribute to the power of rock music and how those who choose to work in the genre have an unwavering commitment to their art. It reminds us that sometimes to survive, we must learn to let go of our preconceived ideas about what is necessary or important and embrace the magic of the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Disseram que o palco não é mais aquele lugar
People are saying that the stage is not what it used to be
Mas do jeito que a gente me olha de frente
But the way people look at me with admiration and respect, how can I stop?
Como eu vou parar?
How can I stop?
Pois eu sou corista num grupo de rock
Because I am a chorus member in a rock band
Que tem pra valer
That is truly worth it
Um ponto de vista que não se limita
A perspective that knows no limits
De ser ou não ser
To be or not to be
Prefiro ser os dois
I prefer to be both
Não venha me dizer do meu compromisso
Don't come to tell me about my commitment
Com isso ou aquilo
To this or that
Se o que a gente quer
If what we want
Não deixa de ser um belo motivo
Is still a beautiful reason
Pra se festejar de modo indiscreto
To celebrate indiscreetly
O que vai nascer
What is going to be born
E todas as histórias
And all the stories
Que o mundo imagina pra sobreviver
That the world imagines to survive
Prefiro não saber
I prefer not to know
O que eu era ou sou por enquanto
What I was or am for now
É tudo aquilo que eu digo e canto
Is everything that I say and sing
Com um pouco de espanto
With a little bit of amazement
Num palco ou num canto
On a stage or in a corner
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