Antonio Pecci Filho (born in São Paulo, Brazil on July 6, 1946), originally… Read Full Bio ↴Antonio Pecci Filho (born in São Paulo, Brazil on July 6, 1946), originally nicknamed "Toquinho" by his mother, is a Brazilian singer and guitarist. He is well-known for his collaborations, as composer and performer, with Vinícius de Moraes. He began his guitar studies at the age of 14 with Paulinho Nogueira and went on to study harmony with Edgar Janulo, classical guitar with Isaias Sávio and orchestration with Léo Peracchi. He also studied with and befriended Oscar Castro-Neves.

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.

Mais Um Adeus
Toquinho Lyrics

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Olha, benzinho, cuidado
Com o seu resfriado
Não pegue sereno
Não tome gelado
O gim é um veneno
Cuidado, benzinho
Não beba demais
Se guarde para mim

A ausência é um sofrimento
E se tiver um momento
Me escreva um carinho
E mande o dinheiro
Pro apartamento
Porque o vencimento
Não é como eu:
Não pode esperar

O amor é uma agonia
Vem de noite, vai de dia
É uma alegria
E de repente
Uma vontade de chorar

Mais um adeus
Uma separação
Outra vez, solidão
Outra vez, sofrimento
Mais um adeus
Que não pode esperar

O amor é uma agonia
Vem de noite, vai de dia
É uma alegria
E de repente
Uma vontade de chorar

O amor é uma agonia
Vem de noite, vai de dia
É uma alegria

E de repente
Uma vontade de chorar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Mais um adeus" by Toquinho & Vinícius portray the pain and agony of love and separation. The song is directed towards a loved one, as the singer advises them to take care of themselves and not get sick, to avoid drinking too much, and to send money to the apartment because the singer cannot wait for the rent payment. The lyrics also suggest that the absence of the loved one causes immense suffering to the singer and that they would like to be comforted by a letter or a message.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Mais um adeus" which means "one more goodbye" in English. This emphasizes the theme of separation and the sadness and pain that comes with it. The lyrics describe the mixed emotions of love, which can bring both joy and sorrow. The singer reflects on how love can be an agony, with sudden outbursts of sadness and depression, interspersed with moments of happiness.

Overall, "Mais um adeus" is a melancholy yet beautiful song that captures the bittersweet nature of love and separation.

Line by Line Meaning

Olha, benzinho, cuidado
Take care, my dear

Com o seu resfriado
With your cold

Não pegue sereno
Don't get caught in the dampness

Não tome gelado
Don't drink cold drinks

O gim é um veneno
Gin is poison

Cuidado, benzinho
Be careful, my dear

Não beba demais
Don't drink too much

Se guarde para mim
Save yourself for me

A ausência é um sofrimento
Absence is suffering

E se tiver um momento
And if you have a moment