Você
The composer of bossa nova classics like "O Barquinho," "Ah, Se Eu Pudesse,… Read Full Bio ↴The composer of bossa nova classics like "O Barquinho," "Ah, Se Eu Pudesse," "Errinho à Tôa," "Nós e o Mar," "Rio," "Você," and "Vagamente," Roberto Menescal (Roberto Batalha Menescal - 10/25/1937 Vitória, ES) started his professional career in 1957 as Sylvia Telles' sideman (on guitar) in a tour around Brazil. In 1958, he opened a guitar school in Copacabana (Rio) with Carlos Lyra, having as his pupils Nara Leão and his sister Danuza Leão. In the same year, he formed, with Luís Carlos Vinhas, João Mário, Henrique, and Bebeto, the Conjunto Roberto Menescal, one of the first instrumental groups of bossa nova. The group accompanied Dorival Caymmi, Vinícius de Moraes, Billy Blanco, Maysa, and Telles. Also in 1958, he participated, with Telles, Carlos Lyra, and other artists, in a show at the Clube Hebraica (Rio), when the words "bossa nova" were used (inadvertently, by the club's secretary) for the first time to advertise the event. Having taken part with his group in the recording of Garotos da Bossa Nova in 1959, he participated in the I Festival de Samba Session at the Teatro de Arena theater of the School of Architecture at the State University of Rio de Janeiro. Such informal venues were important vehicles for bossa nova among the middle-class university people who were more inclined to absorb and disseminate it, and Menescal was instrumental for the promotion of such concerts in 1959, 1960, and 1961. Also in 1959, he had his first recorded composition, "Jura de Pombo" (with Ronaldo Bôscoli), by Alaíde Costa. His "O Barquinho" (with Ronaldo Bôscoli), a bossa nova classic, was simultaneously recorded by Maysa, Perry Ribeiro, and Paulinho Nogueira in 1960. In 1962, he accompanied Maysa in her Argentinean tour and, with Eumir Deodato's group, he performed in Marlene's program on TV Rio, having been hired for two years with his own group to back up artists on that TV station. In November 1962, he participated in the historic Bossa Nova Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York, NY, with Tom Jobim, Carlos Lyra, and others, interpreting "O Barquinho" in one of his few performances as a singer. From 1964 to 1968, he worked as an arranger and, invited by André Midani, he started to work as an independent producer and arranger at Polygram. In 1968, he accompanied Elis Regina in her performance at the MIDEM (International Phonographic Market and Music Publishers) in Cannes, France, and in her subsequent European tour, having been Regina's sideman until 1970, when he became Polygram's A&R. Already established as a major producer (having worked with Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Jorge Ben Jor, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, and many others), instrumentalist (as a session man he worked with Lúcio Alves, Maysa, Claudette Soares, Nara Leão, Jair Rodrigues, and Elis Regina), he had several compositions of his included in soundtracks of broadly popular TV soap operas and also wrote music for the cinema (Bye Bye Brasil, Joana Francesa, both by Cacá Diegues, and Vai Trabalhar Vagabundo, by Hugo Carvana). In 1985, having accompanied Nara Leão in performances in Brazil and abroad, he launched with her the LP Um Cantinho, Um Violão/Nara Leão e Roberto Menescal. In the next year, he abandoned his career in A&R and dedicated himself to his solo career. He has also been participating in jazz projects, among others with Joe Henderson. In 2001, he participated with Wanda Sá, Danilo Caymmi, and Marcos Valle in the Fare Festival (Pavia, Italy). Menescal also owns the label Albatroz, which released albums by Danilo Caymmi, Emílio Santiago, and others. - by Alvaro Neder - AllMusic

Você
Roberto Menescal Lyrics


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Podem me chamar e me pedir e me rogar
E podem mesmo falar mal, ficar de mal que não faz mal

Podem preparar milhões de festas ao luar
Que eu não vou ir, melhor nem pedir, que eu não vou ir, não quero ir
E também podem me intrigar e até sorrir e até chorar
E podem mesmo imaginar o que melhor lhes parecer
Podem espalhar que estou cansado de viver
E que é uma pena para quem me conheceu
Eu sou mais você e eu

Podem espalhar que estou cansado de viver




E que é uma pena para quem me conheceu
Eu sou mais você e eu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Você" by Roberto Menescal reflect the underlying theme of individualism. The singer of the song is being approached by various people who ask for favors, speak ill of him, and organize parties for him. However, the singer makes it clear that he is not interested in any of these things as he values his own company than being a part of any form of social gathering. The lyrics uphold the idea of self-preservation and the importance of personal preferences over societal norms.


Furthermore, the song also highlights the rumors surrounding the singer's life. People talk about him being tired of living and how unfortunate it is for those who have known him in the past. The singer dismisses these rumors and asserts that he is more than what people make him out to be. This part of the lyrics suggests that people often judge others based on what they hear from others without actually knowing the truth.


In conclusion, "Você" is a song that celebrates individualism and the importance of personal preferences. The lyrics depict a person who values his own company over societal norms and dismisses the rumors surrounding his life.


Line by Line Meaning

Podem me chamar e me pedir e me rogar
You can call, ask and beg me for things


E podem mesmo falar mal, ficar de mal que não faz mal
You can even speak ill of me, hold a grudge against me, but it doesn't matter


Podem preparar milhões de festas ao luar
You can plan countless moonlit parties


Que eu não vou ir, melhor nem pedir, que eu não vou ir, não quero ir
But I won't attend, don't bother asking, I don't want to go


E também podem me intrigar e até sorrir e até chorar
You can also try to create conflicts, and even smile or cry


E podem mesmo imaginar o que melhor lhes parecer
You can even imagine whatever you think is best


Podem espalhar que estou cansado de viver
You can spread rumors that I am tired of living


E que é uma pena para quem me conheceu
And it's a shame for those who have met me


Eu sou mais você e eu
But I am closer to you than to myself


Podem espalhar que estou cansado de viver
You can spread rumors that I am tired of living


E que é uma pena para quem me conheceu
And it's a shame for those who have met me


Eu sou mais você e eu
But I am closer to you than to myself




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, ONErpm, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlos Eduardo Lyra Barbosa, Vinicius De Moraes

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@elisaquarela834

Você manhã de todo meu
Você que cedo entardeceu
Você de quem a vida eu sou
e sei mas eu serei
Você um beijo bom de sol
Você em cada tarde vã
virá sorrindo de manhã
Você um riso rindo à luz
Você a paz dos céus azuis
Você sereno bem de amor em mim
Você tristeza que eu criei
Sonhei você prá mim
Vem mais prá mim mas só



All comments from YouTube:

@billpittman3193

I just found this tonight. I love it! So smooth and cool.

@RogerioDinizful

Estou arrepiado... é de encher a alma de alegria; bis!

@antenorbarbosa4765

Espetacular, Fantástico, Arrepiante ‼️

@esmeriluciofurtadobezerra5728

Menescal o mestre + essa equipe ALPHA = Maravilha!
Gratidão por vocês existirem!

@genilsonkarvalho3613

Tem profundidade e maestria na mesma medida que tem humildade e simplicidade <3 Te amo Menesca...

@jomanekim4212

Isso que é por a bola no chão e sair jogando ....

@reginalucia5453

MUITO BOM TERMOS A OPORTUNIDADE DE OUVIR MÚSICA DE VERDADE.
COMO TOCA MEU CORAÇÃO ❤️

@elisaquarela834

Você manhã de todo meu
Você que cedo entardeceu
Você de quem a vida eu sou
e sei mas eu serei
Você um beijo bom de sol
Você em cada tarde vã
virá sorrindo de manhã
Você um riso rindo à luz
Você a paz dos céus azuis
Você sereno bem de amor em mim
Você tristeza que eu criei
Sonhei você prá mim
Vem mais prá mim mas só

@MarcosSantos-cb9bm

Excelente! Viva a música brasileira! Muito talento.

@marizaadornoformenti2940

Ladis. Bossa nota e show nota 1000

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