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.
Mundo da Criança
Toquinho Lyrics
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Com arcos, flechas, índios e soldados
Cheinho de presentes feitos por papai noel
O mundo da criança e iluminado
Baleias gigantescas, violentos tubarões
Mistérios de um espaço submerso
Espaçonaves passam por dez mil constelações
O mundo da criança é um universo
Pipas, peões, bolas, balões, skates e patins
Vovó, vovô, mamãe, papai, família
É fácil imaginar uma aventura
Dentro de uma selva escura
Com perigos e armadilhas
Viagens para encontrar minas de ouro
Piratas e um tesouro enterrado numa ilha
Imagens, games, bate-papos no computador
O tempo é cada vez mais apressado
E mesmo com todo esse imenso interativo amor
O mundo da criança é abençoado
O mundo da criança é abençoado
The song "Mundo da Criança" by Toquinho celebrates the magical and imaginative world of children. It paints a vivid picture of the world of a child, filled with colorful toys, imaginary adventures, and endless possibilities. The lyrics describe this world as always bright and illuminated, full of presents from Santa Claus, and peopled with archers, Indians, soldiers, and giant whales.
The second stanza of the song takes us further into the world of a child's imagination. We see great mysteries beneath the sea, with violent sharks and giant whales. We also see the vastness of space and the infinite possibilities it provides, with spaceships traveling through ten thousand constellations. The song celebrates the child's ability to imagine new worlds, full of adventure and excitement.
The verse goes on to describe the many different toys and activities that children love: kites, spinning tops, balls, and skates. We are reminded of the importance of family, grandparents, and parents who provide a safe and loving base for children to explore the world. The song also acknowledges the role of technology in our modern world with images, games, and online chats. However, it emphasizes that despite all of these distractions, the world of the child is still blessed, and full of wonder and infinite possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
É sempre colorido, muitas vezes de papel
The world of the child is always colorful, often made of paper.
Com arcos, flechas, índios e soldados
It includes bows, arrows, Native Americans, and soldiers.
Cheinho de presentes feitos por papai noel
It is filled with gifts made by Santa Claus.
O mundo da criança e iluminado
The world of the child is illuminated.
Baleias gigantescas, violentos tubarões
It contains gigantic whales and violent sharks.
Mistérios de um espaço submerso
There are mysteries of a submerged space.
Espaçonaves passam por dez mil constelações
Spacecraft pass through ten thousand constellations.
O mundo da criança é um universo
The world of the child is a universe.
Pipas, peões, bolas, balões, skates e patins
It features kites, tops, balls, balloons, skates, and roller skates.
Vovó, vovô, mamãe, papai, família
Family members like grandma, grandpa, mom, and dad are present.
É fácil imaginar uma aventura
It is easy to imagine an adventure.
Dentro de uma selva escura
That adventure can take place in a dark jungle.
Com perigos e armadilhas
The adventure will have dangers and traps.
Viagens para encontrar minas de ouro
There are journeys to find gold mines.
Piratas e um tesouro enterrado numa ilha
Pirates and a treasure buried on an island are part of the adventure.
Imagens, games, bate-papos no computador
Modern additions like images, games, and computer chatting are present.
O tempo é cada vez mais apressado
Despite technology, time seems to move increasingly quickly.
E mesmo com todo esse imenso interativo amor
But even with all this massive interactive love,
O mundo da criança é abençoado
the world of the child is still blessed.
Contributed by Matthew W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.