Sobral was born in Lisbon, into a former noble family the son of Salvador Luís Cabral Braamcamp Sobral, and is related to politician Hermano José Braamcamp de Almeida Castelo Branco. He has lived in Lisbon most of his life. At the age of ten, he participated in the TV programme Bravo Bravíssimo, and at 20 he was one of the ten finalists of Ídolos, the Portuguese version of the Idols franchise. As a finalist he sang music by Stevie Wonder, Leonard Cohen and Rui Veloso. As an Erasmus student (he studied Psychology in the Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada, in Lisbon), Salvador moved to Mallorca, where he started singing in bars. After he left the Psychology program, he applied to the Taller de Músics, a music school in Barcelona, where he finished his studies in 2014. In 2015 he participated in the Vodafone Mexefest and EDP Cool Jazz festivals. In 2016 he released his first album, Excuse Me.
Salvador Sobral is a fan of Chet Baker and bossa nova singers (Caetano Veloso, Chico Buarque). He speaks four languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English and a little Italian.
Salvador Sobral drew attention to the European migrant crisis by turning up to the first semi-final winners' press conference in an 'S.O.S. Refugees' shirt. 'If I'm here and I have European exposure, the least thing I can do is a humanitarian message,' Sobral said. 'People come to Europe in plastic boats and are being asked to show their birth certificates in order to enter a country. These people are not immigrants, they're refugees running from death. Make no mistake. There is so much bureaucratic stuff happening in the refugee camps in Greece, Turkey and Italy and we should help create legal and safe pathways from these countries to their destiny countries,' he added, earning a round of applause.
Playing with the wind
Salvador Sobral Lyrics
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No one will come around
Settle down at your own pace and feel
How it all starts to build
Air in my lungs ready to sing with the breeze
Ending a cycle, long to be released
My eyes are wide open
We'll know when it's coming
But I'm prepared to roll, roll the dice
How can I forget the times you
Were around filling my gas
Then a drought became a cloudy rock
That fell and shook my ground
Air in my lungs ready to sing with the breeze
Ending a cycle, long to be released
My eyes are wide open
A heart that's ready to absorb
We'll know when it's coming
But I'm prepared to roll, roll the dice
If I don't lose track of what's within
And play my cards right
Another tree will grow
If I keep moving, even in the dark nights
Maybe around the corner another wind will blow
Bringing the sound of your voice
Singing my song
Air in my lungs ready to sing with the breeze
Ending a cycle, long to be released
My eyes are wide open
A heart that's ready to absorb
We'll know when it's coming
But I'm prepared to roll, roll the dice
Hear the trees play with the wind 'cause
No one will come around
In Salvador Sobral's song "Playing With The Wind", Sobral speaks to the power of nature and how it can heal and inspire us. The opening lines "Hear the trees play with the wind 'cause no one will come around/Settle down at your own pace and feel/How it all starts to build" suggest that our ears should be tuned to the movements of nature, and that we need to learn to slow down and appreciate it. The second verse speaks to a lost connection - "How can I forget the times you/Were around filling my gas/Then a drought became a cloudy rock/That fell and shook my ground". However, Sobral seems to have found a way to find his place again in nature, as he sings "If I keep moving, even in the dark nights/Maybe around the corner another wind will blow/Bringing the sound of your voice/Singing my song."
Overall, "Playing With The Wind" is a song that encourages us to slow down, connect with nature, and find inspiration in its movements - whether it be in the sway of the trees or the sound of the wind. Sobral's airy voice and the dreamy, folky arrangement add to this sentiment and create a song that is both calming and introspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the trees play with the wind 'cause
Listen to the swaying trees in the wind as there's no one else around to hear
Settle down at your own pace and feel
Take your time and enjoy the moment as it all starts to come together
How it all starts to build
Witness the formation of something new and exciting
Air in my lungs ready to sing with the breeze
I am prepared to breathe deeply and join in harmony with the natural world
Ending a cycle, long to be released
Bringing a conclusion to a long period of waiting and uncertainty
My eyes are wide open
I am alert and attentive to my surroundings
A heart that's ready to absorb
I am emotionally open and receptive to whatever comes next
We'll know when it's coming
We'll be able to recognize the moment that matters
But I'm prepared to roll, roll the dice
I'm willing to take a chance and embrace uncertainty
How can I forget the times you
How can I forget the moments we shared
Were around filling my gas
You provided me with the energy and motivation I needed to continue on
Then a drought became a cloudy rock
But then a period of emptiness and stagnation arrived
That fell and shook my ground
Which caused me to question everything and reevaluate my direction
If I don't lose track of what's within
If I maintain focus on my inner desires and values
And play my cards right
And make wise decisions and choices
Another tree will grow
Then I will experience new growth and opportunities
If I keep moving, even in the dark nights
If I keep progressing even when things seem uncertain or difficult
Maybe around the corner another wind will blow
Another opportunity may present itself when I least expect it
Bringing the sound of your voice
Bringing with it the memory of your voice or presence
Singing my song
Reminding me of my own unique path and purpose
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Salvador Sobral
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Hear the trees play with the wind 'cause
No one will come around
Settle down at your own pace and feel
How it all starts to build
Air in my lungs ready to sing with the breeze
Ending a cycle, long to be released
My eyes are wide open
A heart that's ready to absorb
We'll know when it's coming
But I'm prepared to roll, roll the dice
How can I forget the times you
Were around filling my gas
Then a drought became a cloudy rock
That fell and shook my ground
Air in my lungs ready to sing with the breeze
Ending a cycle, long to be released
My eyes are wide open
A heart that's ready to absorb
We'll know when it's coming
But I'm prepared to roll, roll the dice
If I don't lose track of what's within
And play my cards right
Another tree will grow
If I keep moving, even in the dark nights
Maybe around the corner another wind will blow
Bringing the sound of your voice
Singing my song
Air in my lungs ready to sing with the breeze
Ending a cycle, long to be released
My eyes are wide open
A heart that's ready to absorb
We'll know when it's coming
But I'm prepared to roll, roll the dice
Hear the trees play with the wind 'cause
No one will come around
@teresalindqvist3957
Several languages ❤️🎶 Beautiful and soulful music. Fantastic Salvador! Thank you for sharing your music❤️💜
@loveandlight606
Thank you for the feeling you give me through your music. It’s indescribable, I truly appreciate that.
@senanurakyuz5009
Maybe salvador would read this comment.
Helloo from Turkey, Salvador! We are waiting for you to have an incredible concert in Turkey!!❤❤
@ThatDIYlifeAnastasia28
I don’t know how you do it but your music and voice always makes my heart warm and often times takes me back to my childhood fairytales ☺️ 🧚🏻♂️
@paulineetherington8075
Salvador , thank you ! My Eyes are wide open, a heart that is ready to absorb ! xx
@marlenelang749
<3 Wonderful said <3
@user-yj2iu5ik5h
БРАВО!! САЛВАДОР!!!ПРЕКРАСНО,МУЗИКАНТСКО,ЕЛЕГАНТНО ПАРЧЕ!!ПОЗДРАВЛЕНИЯ ОТ БЪЛГАРИЯ!! ЧАКАМЕ ОЩЕ!!!
@budgiespat2420
So lovely to listen to SALVADOR SOBRAL - always a delight to see someone like him finding new paths to express himself in his art ... great ballad interpretation ... we can sense the winds ... Pat :-)
@dianeoldro6785
I’m glad to hear him singing in English!!
@flavioff19
Salvador é estupendo!!!