Influential composer/guitarist with a developed personal style of harmoniza… Read Full Bio ↴Influential composer/guitarist with a developed personal style of harmonization, Toninho Horta has had extensive participation in other artists's projects, and has also recorded more than ten solo albums (having special guests like Pat Metheny, Naná Vasconcelos, and Eliane Elias), many of them released internationally. Some of his hits as composer are "Diana" (with Fernando Brant), "O Céu De Brasília" (with Fernando Brant), "Durango Kid" (with Fernando Brant), "Dona Olímpia" (with Ronaldo Bastos), "Beijo Partido," and "Manuel, O Audaz" (with Fernando Brant).

Spending his childhood in his hometown Belo Horizonte, Horta became acquainted with soon-to-be famous names like Nivaldo Ornelas, Milton Nascimento, Wagner Tiso, and others that became known as the Clube da Esquina. His first recording was for Nivaldo Ornelas's 1969 album. In 1970, he accompanied Elis Regina and Tom Jobim in the show Tom & Elis in Rio. His participation in Nascimento's Clube da Esquina (1972) was noticed, and soon he was backing Gal Costa, Nana Caymmi, Joyce, Edu Lobo, Maria Betânia, Dori Caymmi, among others. In 1973, he recorded the album Beto Guedes, Danilo Caymmi, Novelli e Toninho Horta (EMI). His first solo album came in 1980, the independent Terra Dos Pássaros, which was released in the U.S. in 1995 (WEA). In 1980, he released the LP Toninho Horta on EMI, released in the U.S. in 1990 through Capitol. In 1985, he performed in the Free Jazz Festival (São Paulo) together with Toots Thielemans and Bob McFerrin. Horta moved to the U.S. in 1992, continuing to record with other artists and to release his solo albums. In 1992, he performed in London, England, accompanying Marisa Monte. In 1993, he backed Caetano Veloso in Brussels, Belgium. In the same year, he appeared in the Heineken Concerts (Rio) with Gary Peacock and Billy Higgins. In 1994, he played with Phillip Catherine at the IX Martinique Guitarre Festival. In 1995, he played in Japan with Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, and Keith Jarrett.

By Alvaro Neder

Pedra da Lua
Toninho Horta Lyrics

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C7+ C7/9+ F7(9/4) F7/13 Bbm7/9/F Bbm6/9/F
Di... a mania
G/F Gm/F Bm7/5-
Tarde covarde
E7/5+
Noite açoite
E7+(6/9) F#m7
Minha mãe calma e serena

Dm7/4 G7(9/4) G7/9 G7/9-
Com seu sorriso insegu... ro
C7+/5+ C6 C7+/5+
Toda vestida de branco,
C6 Cº7+ C7/9+ F7(9/4)
Hoje parece menti... ra
F7/13 Bbm7/9/F Bbm6/9/F
Hoje parece verda... de
G/F Gm/F Bm7/5-
Menino levante cedo
E7/5+
Menino não chegue tarde
E7+(6/9) F#m7* F#7/5+
Dia folia
G7/9 F#7(9/4) F7(9/11+) Dm7/4/A G7/9
Tar... de covar... de
C7+/5+ C6 C7+/5+
Minha mãe no seu piano
C6 Cº7+ C7/9+ F7(9/4)
Morrendo dentro da tar... de
F7/13 Bbm7/9/F Bbm6/9/F
Com seu sorriso mais puro
G/F Gm/F Bm7/5- E7/5+ E7+(6/9) F#m7
Toda vestida de branco
Dm7/4 G7(9/4) G7/9 G7/9-
Eu só quero pensar
C7+/5+ C6 C7+/5+
Que um dia você possa ser
C6 Cº7+ C7/9+ F7(9/4)
Minha pedra da lu... a
F7/13 Bbm7/9/F Bbm6/9/F
Minha paixão
G/F Gm/F Bm7/5-
Meu cora.ção
E7/5+ E7+(6/9)
Velando os meus passos
F#m7* F#7/5+
Velando os meus tropeços
G7/9 F#7(9/4) F7(9/11+) Dm7/4/A G7/9
Me... ni... no não morra cedo
C7+/5+ C6 C7+/5+

Menino não chegue tarde
C6 Cº7+

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Toninho Horta's song Pedra da Lua follow a boy's memories of his mother and their relationship. The song starts with a description of the boy's late-afternoon and night activities, which his mother disapproves of. She remains calm and serene, though she is unsure about his actions. She is always dressed in white and has a smile that belies her uncertainty. The boy is urged to wake up early and not come home late. His mother spends her time playing the piano and dying inside as the night wears on. The boy wishes that one day, he could find someone like his mother, someone who can watch over him and his steps.

The song's lyrics are a beautiful tribute to motherhood, with the mother's love shown through her concern for her son, as well as her calm and serene appearance. Though the boy may not always understand his mother's worries, her love and concern are evident throughout. The song also speaks to the eternal parental wish for their children to find the right path in life and have someone who can love and care for them as they have.

Line by Line Meaning

Di... a mania
The obsession of day

Tarde covarde
Cowardly afternoon

Noite açoite
Night whipping

Minha mãe calma e serena
My mother calm and serene

Com seu sorriso insegu... ro
With her insecure smile

Toda vestida de branco,
All dressed in white,

Hoje parece menti... ra
Today it seems like a lie

Hoje parece verda... de
Today it seems like the truth

Menino levante cedo
Boy wake up early

Menino não chegue tarde
Boy don't be late

Dia folia
Day of revelry

Minha mãe no seu piano
My mother at her piano

Morrendo dentro da tar... de
Dying inside the afternoon

Com seu sorriso mais puro
With her purest smile

Eu só quero pensar
I just want to think

Que um dia você possa ser
That one day you can be

Minha pedra da lu... a
My moonstone

Minha paixão
My passion

Meu cora.ção
My heart

Velando os meus passos
Watching over my steps

Velando os meus tropeços
Watching over my stumbles

Menino não morra cedo
Boy, don't die young

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Dia, mania
Tarde covarde
Noite, açoite
Minha mãe, calma e serena
Com seu sorriso inseguro
Toda vestida de branco
De parecer mentira
Hoje parece verdade
Menino, levante cedo
Menino, não chegue tarde
Dia, folia
Tarde covarde
Minha mãe no seu piano
Morrendo dentro da tarde
Com seu sorriso mais puro
Toda vestida de branco

Eu só quero pensar
Que um dia você possa ser
Minha pedra da lua
Minha paixão
Meu coração
Velando os meus passos
Velando os meus tropeços
Menino, não morra cedo
Menino, não chegue tarde
Dia, mania