Maia performed in a variety of musical genres, ranging from happy and energetic dance music to sentimental songs such as his hit "Me Dê Motivo". He performed soul music, funk, bossa nova (in the 1990s), romantic songs, American pop, samba, baião, and Música Popular Brasileira.
He started to write his earliest songs at eight and at 14, as a drummer, he formed the group Os Tijucanos do Ritmo, which lasted one year. He then took guitar classes and was soon teaching children in the neighborhood of Tijuca, in Rio de Janeiro, including the Matoso gang (Maia, Jorge Ben, Erasmo Esteves, later Erasmo Carlos, and several others), named after the street where they used to hang out.
In that period, Maia was the guitar teacher of Esteves and when Roberto Carlos joined the gang in 1958, he also took classes with him. Maia, Carlos, and Esteves (together with Edson Trindade, Arlênio Lívio, and José Roberto "China") formed the group The Snakes (later The Sputniks), playing balls and performing on television (including on Carlos Imperial's Clube do Rock on TV Continental, where Carlos was already a regular). The group was soon dissolved due to incompatibility between Carlos and Maia.
After his father's demise in 1959, Maia won a scholarship to study communications in the United States, where he lived for four years. There he started as a vocalist, having joined the Ideals, but in 1963, he was arrested for possession of Weed.
Jailed for six months and then deported to Brazil, he did not find any warmth on the part of his old comrades Esteves and Carlos, who were beginning to enjoy the massive success of Jovem Guarda, which would get a grip on the entire country in a few years. Moving to São Paulo, he had some support from Os Mutantes instead. Having recorded in 1968 his first single with his compositions "Meu País" and "Sentimento," he became more visible after 1969 when he launched his "These Are the Songs," which was re-recorded by Elis Regina in the next year, in duo with him and included on Regina's Em Pleno Verão.
In the 1970s, Maia started to record albums and perform shows promoting his synthesis of American soul and Brazilian music with elements of samba and baião. The movement gradually took the working-class suburbs of the north side of Rio de Janeiro, exploding in 1976 with the black movement.
In 1970 Maia recorded his first full-length LP, Tim Maia, which included the classics "Azul da Cor do Mar", "Coroné Antônio Bento", and "Primavera", and topped the charts for 24 weeks in Rio de Janeiro. His first four albums were all self-titled. Next year's Tim Maia had other hits including "Não Quero Dinheiro (Só Quero Amar)" and "Preciso Aprender a Ser Só". His fourth album, released in 1973, included "Réu Confesso" and "Gostava Tanto de Você".
Maia founded two record labels: Vitória Régia Discos and Seroma. Through the latter he released the albums Tim Maia Racional, Vols. 1 & 2, both with songs about the knowledge contained in the Rational Culture, in the book Universo em Desencanto (Universe in Disenchantment). Although these albums were not well-received at their time of release, they are now regarded as classics and saw re-release in 2005. In 1978 Maia had one of his biggest hits, "Sossego," and another success with "Acenda o Farol," both launched on Tim Maia Disco Club.
In 1983 he had hits with "O Descobridor dos Sete Mares" and "Me Dê Motivo", included on O Descobridor dos Sete Mares (Polygram). Another milestone of his career in the 1980s was Tim Maia (1986), which had the hit "Do Leme ao Pontal (Tomo Guaraná, Suco de Caju, Goiabada Para Sobremesa)".
In 1990 he interpreted bossa nova classics on an album released through his label Vitória Régia that wasn't noticed, the LP Tim Maia Interpreta Clássicos da Bossa Nova. After a period of poor presence in the media, he was again on top after being mentioned by Jorge Ben Jor's "W/Brasil" in 1993. In the same period, Maia had another hit with his re-recording of "Como uma Onda" (Lulu Santos/Nelson Motta) for a television advertisement.
At the same time, he withdrew from majors, recording his next albums through Vitória Régia, including What a Wonderful World (1997), where he recorded American pop/soul classics, and Amigos do Rei/Tim Maia e Os Cariocas, with the famous vocal group. Obese and in bad health, in March 1998 he was performing at the Municipal Theater of Niterói when he became ill. Hospitalized, he died few days later. Tim had suffered from many health problems which includes Diabetes, Acute Hypertension, Obesity and Pulmonary Embolisim. In 1999 he was paid tribute in a show by several Música Popular Brasileira artists. The show was launched on CD and DVD. In 2000 he had another tribute, also released in CD.
Over Again
Tim Maia Lyrics
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Hoping high and let a lot of things, happen to do
Feel so lonely but I don't know why, I'm gonna try
Want somebody to be on my side, and I'm gonna try
I'm gonna try, try, try, oh, try
Try it over and over and over, over again
Try, try, try, oh, try
Try it over and over and over, over again
12. The Dance Is Over
The dance is over
Face reality
Forget the sorrows,
There's a lot to live
Have a ball
While you can
There's a lot to romance
(Repeat x 4)
The lyrics of Tim Maia's song "Over Again" speak to the feelings of loneliness and a desire for companionship. The lyricist describes the act of waiting for news, hoping for positive outcomes, and feeling isolated despite their best efforts. However, they express a determination to keep trying, to "try it over and over and over, over again." The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of perseverance in difficult times.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of moving on from difficult situations, as in the second part of the song, "The Dance Is Over." However, instead of dwelling on the sorrows of the past, the lyricist encourages the listener to "have a ball while you can," to embrace life's possibilities and joys. The repetition of this message reinforces the idea that life is short and should be enjoyed to the fullest.
Overall, "Over Again" is a song about resilience, perseverance, and the power of positivity in the face of adversity. It offers a message of hope to those who may be struggling and encourages them to keep trying, even when things seem hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
Open letters when you're down and out, waiting for news
When you're feeling low and waiting for any kind of positive update, you may find yourself expressing your feelings through written words.
Hoping high and let a lot of things, happen to do
When you keep your hopes high, you create opportunities and allow yourself to experience various things which help you to grow.
Feel so lonely but I don't know why, I'm gonna try
Sometimes you may feel lonely even when you cannot pinpoint the exact reason, but you can try to overcome this feeling by taking action.
Want somebody to be on my side, and I'm gonna try
It's important to have someone who can support you and you can count on, and it's worth trying to find this kind of person.
I'm gonna try, try, try, oh, try
It takes effort and persistence to achieve your goals, so you need to keep trying even during difficult times.
Try it over and over and over, over again
You may need to repeat the same action multiple times to succeed, which requires patience and resilience.
The dance is over
Metaphorically, this line suggests that a certain period of time or cycle has come to an end.
Face reality
It's important to accept the truth and face reality instead of living in denial or delusion.
Forget the sorrows,
It's essential to let go of past or current sorrows and focus on moving forward.
There's a lot to live
Life is rich with opportunities and experiences, and there's much to be gained by embracing it fully.
Have a ball
Enjoy yourself and have fun, because life is meant to be lived to the fullest.
While you can
Make the most of the time you have now, because it's fleeting and you never know when it may end.
There's a lot to romance
There are many aspects of life that can be romanticized, whether it's through love, art, travel or anything else that inspires passion.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tim Maia
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@raymundoferreiradecarvalho9619
De mais, nunca vir igual. Fui buscar esta musica no Tunel do Tempo, eu dançava varias vez com minha namorada. Paga por fora para banda repetir. Naquela época tinha 17 anos acredito, hoje eu tenho 62. Fico feliz em escutar.
@huskzera
Que bacana Raymundo. Felicidades amigo !
@tengamole
Maravilha de história...que felicidade, vc viveu uma época sensacional da nossa música...
@viroayaya9429
Brabo Raimundo! Tudo de bom meu mano!!!
@raymundoferreiradecarvalho9619
Quando eu estou chateado ao invés de tomar um relaxante, escuto esta pancada de música. Os nervos se controlam.
@theDutton
What a beautiful song. Huge love to all the Brazillians, you've got the best artists, the best tunes! Whenever I find myself dancing, there is often a Brazilian involved ❤ 🇧🇷
@NauticaOmar
Essa intro deixa um ar nostálgico, pois lembra Réu Confesso. Viva Tim!
@diegogomes6873
Agradeço ao meu pai por me apresentar as músicas maravilhosas de Tim ,aquelas viagens em familia no chevette 77,uma discografia impecável essa do Tiao Marmita!
@Jozza586
Eterno eterno !! Ouvir essa pancada musical eu tinha 14 : 1973 aninhos , !!! entendo que foi o melhor disco do edisco do Tim Maia em todos os tempos. Hoje aos 65 feliz!!! Ouço no meu carro , em casa sempre!!..... VIVA TIM MAIA.
@LuizCarlos-hp1fx
Pra mim este e um dos melhores CD de Tim Maia, em 1973 comprei e só escutando direto, me trazendo recordações até hoje. Show !!!