Initially playing in colleges, Toquinho's professional career took off in the 1960s at shows promoted by radio personality Walter Silva at the famous Paramount theater in São Paulo. He composed his first recorded song with Chico Buarque entitled "Lua Cheia" (Full Moon). His first big hit was composed in 1970 with Jorge Benjor, "Que Maravilha" (What a Wonder). That same year he was invited by Vinícius de Moraes, co-writer of the worldwide hit song "Garota de Ipanema" (The Girl from Ipanema), to participate in a series of shows in Buenos Aires, forming a solid partnership that would continue for 11 years and produce 120 songs, 25 records and over a thousand shows.
After the death of Vinícius de Moraes in 1980, he went on to pursue a solo career, often performing with other talented musicians like Paulinho da Viola, Danilo Caymmi, Paulinho Nogueira and Chico Buarque. He continues to record and play.
A Pulga
Toquinho Lyrics
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Quatro, cinco, seis.
Com mais um pulinho
Estou na perna do freguês.
Um, dois, três.
Quatro, cinco, seis.
Com mais uma mordidinha
Um, dois, três.
Quatro, cinco, seis.
Tô de barriguinha cheia,
Tchau, good bye, auf wiedersehen.
Toquinho's song "A Pulga" is a playful and light-hearted tune that tells the story of a flea that jumps from one person's leg to another, causing a disturbance and leaving a little bite. The repetition of the counting pattern "um, dois, três" and "quatro, cinco, seis" creates a catchy and memorable melody that adds to the lighthearted nature of the song. The flea is portrayed as mischievous and carefree as it jumps from one victim to the next, leaving them with a little bite as a reminder of its presence. The final verse, "Tô de barriguinha cheia, Tchau, good bye, auf wiedersehen," suggests that the flea has had its fill and is ready to move on, leaving behind a trail of itchy bites and mischief.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a metaphor for the idea of a small and seemingly insignificant thing causing disruption and chaos in our lives. It can also be seen as a reminder to not take life too seriously and to enjoy the small moments of laughter and mischief that come our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Um, dois, três.
Counting down, getting ready to jump.
Quatro, cinco, seis.
Counting more, about to make the leap.
Com mais um pulinho
With one last jump,
Estou na perna do freguês.
I land on my victim's leg.
Um, dois, três.
Counting down again,
Quatro, cinco, seis.
I'm still counting,
Com mais uma mordidinha
I take another bite,
Coitadinho do freguês.
Poor victim, they don't stand a chance.
Um, dois, três.
Counting once more,
Quatro, cinco, seis.
Still counting,
Tô de barriguinha cheia,
My belly is full,
Tchau, good bye, auf wiedersehen.
Goodbye, see you later.
Contributed by Colin D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mateus Vieira
Amei, escutei minha infância toda
bel
Adorei muito bom nota 10
Hesíodo Richene
123456
Com mais um pulinho estou na perna do freguês.
123456
Com mais uma mordidinha coitadinho do freguês.
123456 estou de barriguinha cheia
Tchau good byeauf wiedersehen.
Marcio Alexandre
que legal
Poliane Paula
Bom. Nota. 1000
Dianne Nunes
Amo2