He co-founded the band Sétima Legião in 1982 and Madredeus in 1985. As his solo records started to receive increasing attention, he suspends his colaborations with these two groups in 1993 and 1994.
His solo work explores a combination of modern-classic compositions with more traditional song format and instrumentation. Several artists have participated in both his records and tours, such as Lula Pena or Adriana Calcanhotto in Alma Mater and Beth Gibbons and Ryuichi Sakamoto (Ryuichi Sakamoto) in Cinema.
His album, Cinema, was very successful in the portuguese market, reaching #1 in sales and its promotion concerts in Portugal and Spain were frequently sold-out. In this album, the ecletic roots of his music and the influence of cinema can be appreciated.
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Lonely Carousel
Rodrigo Leão Lyrics
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This game we play
We can't escape, we have to attend
Its life you see
When I have tried to amuse myself
To celebrate the funfair
The pleasures I seek are far too discreet for me
And all the time the world unwinds
I can't deny the way I feel
The truth is lost
Beyond this lonely carousel
And all these words, they mean nothing at all
Just a cruel remedy, a strange tragedy
Of what will be
After I try to discover the answers to why
To look for a meaning inside of this dreaming I have
And words that I've said, they spin around
Waltzing alone inside my head
Nothing will change
It's always the same, please make it stop
And all the time the world unwinds
I can't deny the way I feel
The truth is lost
Beyond this lonely carousel
And all these words, they mean nothing at all
Just a cruel remedy a strange tragedy
Of what will be
And all the time the world unwinds
I can't deny the way I feel
The truth is lost
Beyond this carousel
The lyrics of "Lonely Carousel" by Rodrigo Leão speak about the challenges of life and the self-discovery journey. The first few lines indicate that life is like a game that we cannot escape from, and we have to attend it. The singer then shares that they have tried to find amusement and pleasure in life, but the pleasures they seek are too discreet and elusive.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses their frustration about the world around them and the unanswered questions they have about life. They talk about feeling lost and stuck in a cycle of loneliness, depicted as a carousel. The repetition of the phrase "And all the time the world unwinds, I can't deny the way I feel, the truth is lost beyond this lonely carousel" highlights the cyclical nature of life and the sense that the singer cannot escape their thoughts and emotions.
The final lines of the song suggest that the words the singer has said and the thoughts they have remain in their head, and they desperately want to stop the cycle of loneliness and confusion. The phrase "All these words mean nothing at all, just a cruel remedy, a strange tragedy of what will be" implies that the singer has exhausted themselves trying to find meaning in the world and in their own life.
Overall, "Lonely Carousel" speaks to anyone who has ever felt lost or unsure about their place in the world. The song's melancholic melody and introspective lyrics provide a powerful reflection on the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a look
It's a situation or circumstance
This game we play
Life is like a game we are all playing
We can't escape, we have to attend
We cannot avoid or ignore this game of life
Its life you see
This is the reality of existence
When I have tried to amuse myself
In moments of seeking happiness
To celebrate the funfair
To enjoy the momentary pleasures of life
The pleasures I seek are far too discreet for me
The true pleasures are not easily attained
And all the time the world unwinds
The world continues to change and move forward
I can't deny the way I feel
My emotions cannot be ignored
The truth is lost
The reality or meaning is unknown
Beyond this lonely carousel
Beyond this isolated cycle of life
And all these words, they mean nothing at all
Words cannot fully express or capture the experience
Just a cruel remedy, a strange tragedy
This is a harsh but necessary solution to an unfortunate circumstance
Of what will be
Of what is to come or what the future holds
After I try to discover the answers to why
After searching for meaning or understanding
To look for a meaning inside of this dreaming I have
To find meaning within this cycle of life
And words that I've said, they spin around
Past words or actions continue to have an impact
Waltzing alone inside my head
This dance is happening internally and personally
Nothing will change
The cycle of life will continue
It's always the same, please make it stop
This unending cycle can be overwhelming and exhausting
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Beth Gibbons, Rodrigo Leao
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
manuela pinto
Sublime compositor Rodrigo Leão e voz magnífica Beth Gibbons❤️🌸👏👏👏
M P
Que bom saber que ainda há quem se preocupe em presentear nos com música como este compositor Rodrigo Leão . Muito bom.
Αικατερινη Κοριννα
Music , lyrics , voice...perfection!!!
Socrates Goulas
Very well said Κατερίνα!
Ahmet Güngören
incredibly beautiful.. unique voice & soul ❤️💔🍀 #BethGibbons
Maria Fernanda Moço
Maravilha! Sublime!
Maxwell86Rojas
Beth es la mejor cantante de esta generación, lástima que sea tan poco conocida :'v
castratedrhino77
One part Marlena deitrich, other part a person who can actually sing.
Wow.
Aimbot
This shit so fire Beth amazing live 😍
Terry Tin
A moment of true magic