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.
Cotidiano Nº 2
Toquinho Lyrics
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É tudo uma total insensatez
Aí pergunto a Deus escute, amigo
Se foi pra desfazer, por que é que fez?
Mas não tem nada, não
Tenho o meu violão
Tenho o meu violão
The lyrics of Toquinho's Cotidiano Nº 2 resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost or confused in life. The first two lines convey a feeling of doubt and disillusionment, as if the singer is struggling to come to terms with the world around them. The phrase "total insensatez" suggests that they view the world as senseless or irrational, and it seems as though they are struggling to find meaning or purpose in their existence.
The next two lines are a direct plea to God, asking why he would create a world that seems so flawed and chaotic. The use of the word "amigo" suggests that the singer feels a sense of closeness or intimacy with God, and perhaps even a sense of betrayal that things are not how they should be. The final lines, "Mas não tem nada, não/ Tenho o meu violão," offer a glimmer of hope amidst the despair. The singer seems to be saying that even though they don't have all the answers, they do have something that brings them comfort and solace - their music.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the human condition and the struggle to make sense of it all. It acknowledges the pain and confusion that we all feel at times, while also offering a sense of resilience and a reminder that there are things in life that can bring us joy and peace, even in the midst of chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Às vezes quero crer mas não consigo
Sometimes I want to believe, but I can't
É tudo uma total insensatez
It's all total nonsense
Aí pergunto a Deus escute, amigo
So I ask God, listen, my friend
Se foi pra desfazer, por que é que fez?
If it was to unravel, why did you make it?
Mas não tem nada, não
But it's nothing, no
Tenho o meu violão
I have my guitar
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Antonio Pecci Filho, Marcus Vinicius Da Cruz De Moraes
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