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
Viver de Amor
Toninho Horta Lyrics
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Terei muito pra dizer
O tempo não desfez mas ajudou a alegria de viver
O nosso imenso amor
Quero viver então a verdade da vida
Seguir assim o caminho da ida
Sentirei enfim
Que não passou
E será o meu cantar
A vida vai ser paz
Vai ser, vai ter muito prazer
Você
Eu vou sentir, eu vou viver ainda
Se um dia eu te encontrar
Terei muito pra dizer
O tempo não desfez mas ajudou a alegria de viver
O nosso imenso amor
Quero viver então a verdade da vida
Seguir assim o caminho da ida
Sentirei enfim
A alegria de viver o nosso imenso amor
Que não passou
E será o meu cantar
A vida vai ser paz
Vai ser, vai ter muito prazer
Você
Eu vou sentir, eu vou viver
A alegria de viver o nosso imenso amor
Que não passou
E será o meu cantar
A vida vai ser paz
Vai ser, vai ter muito prazer
Você
Eu vou sentir, eu vou viver ainda
Ainda
Ainda
Ainda
Ainda
Ainda
The lyrics of Toninho Horta's song "Viver de Amor" convey a deep connection between two individuals who have encountered each other in the past and are now reflecting on the impact that their love has had on their lives. The opening lines suggest that if they were to meet again, there would be a lot to say, indicating that their love story was significant and not easily forgotten. Although time has passed, it has not diminished their joy and zest for life, but instead has enriched it.
The chorus expresses the desire to live in the truth of life and to continue on the path that leads to self-discovery and growth. There is a sense of embracing the existence and experiencing the happiness of their immense love that hasn't faded away. This love is treasured and celebrated, as it becomes the song that they carry within themselves.
The lyrics also highlight the anticipation of finding peace and pleasure in life. There is a strong belief that the presence of the person they love will bring these positive emotions. The repetitive phrases "Ainda" (which means "still" or "yet") at the end further emphasize the enduring nature of their love. It suggests that even though they have experienced joy so far, there is still more to come, more to feel, and more to live for.
Overall, "Viver de Amor" explores the power of love to inspire and bring fulfillment in life. It speaks to the universality of love's impact and the eternal nature of deep connections between individuals. The lyrics invite listeners to appreciate the immeasurable value of love and the ongoing journey it provides towards a life of joy and contentment.
Line by Line Meaning
Se um dia eu te encontrar
If one day I find you
Terei muito pra dizer
I will have much to say
O tempo não desfez mas ajudou a alegria de viver
Time hasn't undone but has helped the joy of living
O nosso imenso amor
Our immense love
Quero viver então a verdade da vida
I want to live the truth of life
Seguir assim o caminho da ida
Thus, follow the path of departure
Sentirei enfim
I will finally feel
A alegria de viver o nosso imenso amor
The joy of living our immense love
Que não passou
That hasn't faded
E será o meu cantar
And it will be my song
A vida vai ser paz
Life will be peace
Vai ser, vai ter muito prazer
It will be, it will have much pleasure
Você
You
Eu vou sentir, eu vou viver ainda
I will feel, I will still live
A alegria de viver o nosso imenso amor
The joy of living our immense love
Que não passou
That hasn't faded
E será o meu cantar
And it will be my song
A vida vai ser paz
Life will be peace
Vai ser, vai ter muito prazer
It will be, it will have much pleasure
Você
You
Eu vou sentir, eu vou viver
I will feel, I will live
A alegria de viver o nosso imenso amor
The joy of living our immense love
Que não passou
That hasn't faded
E será o meu cantar
And it will be my song
A vida vai ser paz
Life will be peace
Vai ser, vai ter muito prazer
It will be, it will have much pleasure
Você
You
Eu vou sentir, eu vou viver ainda
I will feel, I will still live
Ainda
Still
Ainda
Still
Ainda
Still
Ainda
Still
Ainda
Still
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Luiz Eça, Fernanda Quinderé
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hernan Rojas
Uno de los mas grandes músicos brasileiros, one of the biggest Brazilian musicians!! I had the fortune of working with him while recording Milton Nascimento's American album from 1976 at Village Recorder, while he also recorded some of his songs, that included this powerful and rich piece!!
Túlio Desenhista
Toninho sempre arrasando com suas belas harmonias pelo mundo. Parabéns Berklee por valorizar esse grande mestre da música brasileira.
rodrigo nahar
Que Maravilha, como cresceu a música ouvindo com tantos músicos maravilhosos tocando juntos , parabéns Toninho Horta
Mario Henrique Cruz da Silva
Toninho Horta é um mestre da música, sua musica emociona de uma maneira singular.
Luiz Vinicius
Meu amigo, que som monstruoso! Estão todos de parabéns
F Ross
Such a beautiful and melodic composer.
There’s a fluidity and complexity to everything.
I’ve been a fan since the early 90s.
His albums defined my young adulthood.
José Antonio Martini
Toninho Horta, nosso patrimônio cultural. Um dos maiores músicos do mundo!
San Eckelhöfer
Toninho Horta's on the Loves Of My Life list marked with a golden star. sweet, brilliant, kick-ass harmony master, beautiful person. thousand kisses to you dearest Toninho Horta, your music talks to my soul.
on drums Danilo Amuedo, the young man who happens to be the son of Leonardo Amuedo, outstanding guitarrist, among the all-time best! Leo Amuedo, congrats on your son following dad's footsteps as a great musician!
Donato Filho
Mestre da harmonia brasileira.
Antonio Dametto
Esse Toninho Horta é demais. Tira cada som, cada melodia, cada acorde do outro mundo. É magnifico. !!!!