Rita helped to incorporate the rock revolution into the creative explosion of tropicalismo, formed the most celebrated Brazilian rock band in the world, Os Mutantes, and created solo songs with enormous popular appeal without losing her freedom and irreverence.
Former member of the group Os Mutantes (1966 — 1972) and leader of the band Tutti Frutti (1973 — 1978), Lee participated in important revolutions in the world of music and society, such as the Tropicália movement during the Brazilian dictatorship, which led her to be the artist with the most censored songs in Brazil during that period. Her songs, usually watered with an acid irony or with a claim for female independence and sexual topics, became ubiquitous in the charts. The album, Fruto Proibido (1975), released together with the band Tutti Frutti, is commonly seen as a fundamental milestone in the history of Brazilian rock, considered by some as her masterpiece.
In 1976, Lee began a romantic relationship with guitarist Roberto de Carvalho and since then he has been the partner on most of her songs and accompanied her in all her live performances. They had three children, including Beto Lee, also a guitarist, who accompanies his parents in concerts. With a career that has reached 50 years, Rita Lee has gone from the musical innovation of the late 1960s and 1970s to the highly successful romantic ballads of the 1980s. In October 2008, Rolling Stone magazine promoted the List of the 100 Greatest Artists in Brazilian Music, where Rita Lee ranks 15th.
In 2001, Rita Lee won the Latin Grammy for Best Portuguese Language Rock Album with "3001". She would receive five more nominations for the award and in 2022, she was awarded the Musical Excellence award for her body of work. In 2012, she announced that she would retire from performing live due to physical frailty. "I retire from shows, but never from music," she wrote on Twitter.
She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021 and had been undergoing treatment for the disease. She passed away in her hometown of São Paulo at the age of 75 on May 8, 2023.
Eu Vou Me Salvar
Rita Lee Lyrics
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Eu vou me salvar, eu vou me salvar
Eu vou me salvar
Para garantir a minha vida eterna
Peço misericórdia
Vou pregar as leis do Todo Poderoso
E pra sempre cantar
Aleluia!
Eu vou me salvar, eu vou me salvar
Eu vou me salvar
Aleluia!
Eu vou me salvar, eu vou me salvar
The lyrics to Rita Lee's "Eu Vou Me Salvar" talk about the desire to be saved and achieve eternal life. The repeated phrases "Eu vou me salvar" ("I'm going to save myself") and "Aleluia" express the singer's determination and joy in finding salvation. She asks for mercy and plans to preach the laws of the Almighty, suggesting a religious or spiritual motivation for her salvation. The upbeat and repetitive nature of the song seems to mirror the sense of assurance that comes with faith, as if the singer knows she will find eternal life through her efforts.
The song can be interpreted in a few different ways depending on one's beliefs, but at its core, it is a reflection on the desire for salvation and the comfort that can come from having faith. The lyrics express a confidence that may inspire listeners to also seek salvation in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu vou me salvar, eu vou me salvar
I am determined to save myself from eternal damnation, and nothing can stop me.
Eu vou me salvar
It is my sole responsibility to ensure my eternal life, and I am committed to it.
Para garantir a minha vida eterna
In order to secure my permanent place in heaven, I must take action now.
Peço misericórdia
I acknowledge that I am a sinner and plead for mercy and forgiveness from God.
Vou pregar as leis do Todo Poderoso
I will spread the teachings of the Almighty and strive to live by His laws.
E pra sempre cantar Aleluia!
I will praise God forever and always sing hallelujah in gratitude for His mercy.
Eu vou me salvar, eu vou me salvar
I reiterate my commitment to save myself and spend eternity in heaven.
Aleluia!
Praise be to God for His infinite love and grace.
Eu vou me salvar, eu vou me salvar
I will not falter in my pursuit of eternal salvation.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ELCIO DECARIO, RITA CARVALHO, RITA LEE JONES CARVALHO, RITA LEE JONES DE CARVALHO
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