Tiago Iorc (born November 28, 1985) is a Brazilian musician, singer-songwri… Read Full Bio ↴Tiago Iorc (born November 28, 1985) is a Brazilian musician, singer-songwriter and recording artist. As a child he lived in England and in the United States,
and this would later determine his choice of singing and writing in English.
Despite having no musical background in his family, Tiago started playing the acoustic guitar at age 8.

In 2007 his unpretentious acoustic single 'Nothing but a Song' drew attention to
his voice and led to the release of his debut album Let Yourself In, which gained notoriety after several of Tiago's songs were featured on major Brazilian primetime soap operas, TV ads and films. Tiago soon started touring across the country and in 2009 was Jason Mraz's Brazilian Tour opening act.

Let Yourself In was also released in Japan, where 'Nothing But a Song' peaked at number 11 on Billboard's Japan HOT 100 Chart, and in South Korea, where the public granted Tiago a Best Foreign Artist Award for his performance at the 2010 Grand Mint Festival. Another single — 'Fine' — featured on the popular South Korean TV series Personal Taste.

His second studio album Umbilical — which had New York-based Andy Chase as producer — was simultaneously released in Brazil, South Korea and Portugal on October 2011. Digital releases in the United States and Japan followed shortly after.

The Umbilical Tour had it's debut on March 14th at the 2012 South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas, and included performances in Portugal and over 20 sold out dates in Brazil.

Proibida Pra Mim
Tiago Iorc Lyrics

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Ela achou meu cabelo engraçado
Proibida pra mim, no way
Disse que não podia ficar
Mas levou a sério o que eu falei

Eu vou fazer de tudo que eu puder
Eu vou roubar essa mulher pra mim
Eu posso te ligar a qualquer hora

Mas eu nem sei teu nome

Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz?
Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz? Guerra
Guerra se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz?
Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz? Guerra
Guerra

Eu me flagrei pensando em você
Em tudo que eu queria te dizer
Numa noite especialmente boa
Não há nada mais que a gente possa fazer

Eu vou fazer de tudo que eu puder
Eu vou roubar essa mulher pra mim
Eu posso te ligar a qualquer hora
Mas eu nem sei teu nome

Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz?
Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz? Guerra
Guerra

Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz?
Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz? Guerra
Guerra guerra
Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz?
Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz? Guerra
Guerra guerra

Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz?

Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz? Guerra
Guerra guerra

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tiago Iorc's song "Proibida Pra Mim" depict a story of infatuation and desire for a woman who is considered "off-limits" or "forbidden" to the singer. The opening lines convey that the woman finds the singer's hair amusing or peculiar, which serves as a starting point for their connection. However, she acknowledges that they cannot be together, even though she takes their interaction seriously.

The singer then expresses his determination to do whatever it takes to be with this woman, emphasizing his intent to "steal" her for himself. Despite not even knowing her name, he states that he can call her at any time. This reveals the intensity of his feelings and his willingness to take risks for a chance at happiness with her.

The chorus poses the question of who else could make her happy if not the singer. It suggests that he believes he is the one who can bring joy into her life, as implied by the repetition of the line "Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz?" ("If not me, who will make you happy?"). The use of the word "guerra" (war) in the chorus highlights the intensity of his emotions and the metaphorical battle he is willing to fight for her love.

In the following verses, the singer confesses that he constantly catches himself thinking about her and contemplates what he would say to her. He yearns for a moment of connection with her, describing a "night especially good" that holds the potential for something more. However, he acknowledges that they are unable to do anything about their feelings, implying a sense of longing and frustration.

The repetition of the chorus serves to reinforce the singer's resolve to be the one who brings happiness to this woman's life. The use of the word "guerra" multiple times signifies the persistence and determination he has in pursuing her, as if he is ready to wage a war to win her over.

Overall, "Proibida Pra Mim" expresses the struggle of desiring someone who is out of reach, the yearning to be the source of their happiness, and the willingness to break conventions in order to be with them.

Line by Line Meaning

Ela achou meu cabelo engraçado
She found my hair funny

Proibida pra mim, no way
Forbidden for me, no way

Disse que não podia ficar
She said she couldn't stay

Mas levou a sério o que eu falei
But she took what I said seriously

Eu vou fazer de tudo que eu puder
I'll do everything I can

Eu vou roubar essa mulher pra mim
I'll steal this woman for myself

Eu posso te ligar a qualquer hora
I can call you anytime

Mas eu nem sei teu nome
But I don't even know your name

Se não eu, quem vai fazer você feliz?
If not me, who will make you happy?