Rodrigo Maranhão, a musician from Rio de Janeiro, has been acknowledged in … Read Full Bio ↴Rodrigo Maranhão, a musician from Rio de Janeiro, has been acknowledged in the past few years as a new and competent talent in the Brazilian music environment. Rodrigo is a member of a group known as Bangalafumenga, which has two albums released. Bangalafumenga is also a social project that invites people from different walks of life to learn a musical instrument in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Rodrigo Maranhão's first solo album,'Bordado'('Stitchery') has been released recently. The album is totally acoustic, filled with songs that takes you through a musical tour of Brazil.

The album was produced by Rodrigo and Paulo Brandao, the bass player for the band. The band also counts with Marcelo Caldi playing acordeon, Marcello Gonçalves in the viola and guitar, as well as Ely Werneck and Sidon Silva playing percussion.

'Bordado' counts with already popular songs such as 'Caminho das Aguas', 'Recado' and 'Mantra' previously recorded by Maria Rita in her album 'Segundo'.

I have listened to Rodrigo's songs on MPB FM and You Tube. I've been searching the internet to buy the album on MP3 format, but so far had no luck. Amazon has the CD.

My favorite song is 'Caminho das Aguas'. I just love the Northeastern character of the song - especially the acordeon and percussion. See what you think...

Recado
Rodrigo Maranhão Lyrics

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Com muito dinheiro e carro do ano
Modelo importado, tu tá comentado
Não tem mais sossego e da roda de samba já se separou
Vive cercado, parece um E.T
E sai todo dia em revista e TV
Pra que tanta banca?
Na terra da santa como você vê.
A feira tá pouca, o bicho tá solto.

Tem muito estrangeiro, muito bafafá.
O dia tá feio, a lua não veio, o dinheiro não dá, não dá
Mas tem muito bamba fazendo refrão,
tem muito samba na concentração.
Muita riqueza que você não tem mais não

E tem muito água no nosso feijão

Muita mandinga na minha oração
Muita riqueza que você não tem mais não

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rodrigo Maranhão's song "Recado" describe the disconnect between material wealth and true happiness. The first verse presents a young man who has achieved financial success, driving a luxury car and gaining attention and popularity. However, despite his apparent prosperity, he is isolated and without peace, having distanced himself from his community and his original interests, such as attending samba parties. The singer describes how the singer now lives in a kind of bubble, almost like an extraterrestrial, constantly seeking validation from the media.

The second verse refers to the broader social context in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the song is set. The lyrics allude to economic difficulties, with the market being sluggish and foreigners causing a fuss. The day is cloudy, the moon is absent, and personal finances are tight. However, the chorus affirms that there are still many skilled musicians creating beautiful music and vibrant culture, examples of true richness that aren't solely dependent on financial stability. The song reminds the listener that amidst adversity, the beauty of life can be found in small pleasures and spiritual strength.

Line by Line Meaning

Com muito dinheiro e carro do ano
With lots of money and a brand new car

Modelo importado, tu tá comentado
Imported model, everyone's talking about you

Não tem mais sossego e da roda de samba já se separou
No more peace, left the samba circle

Vive cercado, parece um E.T
Living surrounded, looks like an alien

E sai todo dia em revista e TV
Appears in magazines and TV every day

Pra que tanta banca?
What's the point of showing off so much?

Na terra da santa como você vê.
In a saintly land, as you can see

A feira tá pouca, o bicho tá solto.
The market's poor, the beast is loose

Tem muito estrangeiro, muito bafafá.
Many foreigners, a lot of commotion

O dia tá feio, a lua não veio, o dinheiro não dá, não dá
The day is ugly, the moon didn't come, there's no money, it won't work out

Mas tem muito bamba fazendo refrão,
But there are many famous people making refrains