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.

Samba Pra Vinícius
Toquinho Lyrics

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Poeta, meu poeta camarada
Poeta da pesada do pagode e do perdão
Perdoa essa canção improvisada
Em tua inspiração
De todo o coração
Da moça e do violão, do fundo
Poeta, poetinha vagabundo
Quem dera todo mundo fosse assim feito você

Que a vida não gosta de esperar
A vida é pra valer
A vida é pra levar
Vinícius, velho, saravá

Poeta, poetinha vagabundo
Quem dera todo mundo fosse assim feito você
Que a vida não gosta de esperar
A vida é pra valer
A vida é pra levar
Vinícius, velho sara-

A vida é pra valer
A vida é pra levar
Vinícius, velho sara-

Vida é pra valer

A vida é pra levar
Vinícius, velho, saravá

Overall Meaning

Toquinho's song "Samba Pra Pedrinho" is a tribute to Vinícius de Moraes, a famous Brazilian lyricist and poet, also known as "poetinha" (little poet). The song talks about Vinícius de Moraes' unconventional lifestyle and how it inspired Toquinho. The song is addressed to him as "poeta, meu poeta camarada" (poet, my comrade poet) and praises his genius with words and his ability to infuse life into every moment.

Toquinho asks for forgiveness for his improvised song, seeking inspiration and guidance from Vinícius. He talks about the guitar ("do fundo") and the girl as part of the inspiration, showing that Vinícius' work was deeply connected to his life experiences. Toquinho looks up to Vinícius and wishes everyone could be like him and seize the moment, as life is fleeting and meant to be lived to the fullest.

The repetition of the lines "A vida é pra valer/A vida é pra levar/Vinícius, velho sarává" emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and honoring Vinícius' legacy.

Line by Line Meaning

Poeta, meu poeta camarada
This song is addressed to a close friend who is a poet.

Poeta da pesada do pagode e do perdão
The friend being addressed is a skilled poet who has written about serious topics like pagode and forgiveness.

Perdoa essa canção improvisada
The singer apologizes for the spontaneous nature of the song and hopes the poet can forgive any mistakes or shortcomings.

Em tua inspiração, de todo o coração
The singer hopes the poet can draw inspiration from the song and put their whole heart into their next work.

Da moça e do violão, do fundo
The song comes from a deep place within the singer, influenced by a woman and a guitar.

Poeta, poetinha vagabundo
The singer affectionately addresses the poet as a free-spirited, carefree wanderer.

Quem dera todo mundo fosse assim feito você
The singer wishes everyone could have the same carefree spirit as the poet.

Que a vida não gosta de esperar
Life doesn't wait for anyone, and the singer urges the poet to seize the moment and make the most of it.

A vida é pra valer, a vida é pra levar
Life is meant to be experienced fully, with all its ups and downs; the singer encourages the poet to take it as it comes.

Vinícius, velho, saravá
The singer pays homage to the poet Vinícius de Moraes, using the term 'saravá' as an traditional African-Brazilian greeting and sign of respect.

Vida é pra valer
Life is meant to be fully experienced and enjoyed, with all its challenges and rewards.

A vida é pra levar
Life is meant to be carried forward, with all its experiences and lessons shaping the way we think and act.

Vinícius, velho, saravá
Once again, the singer pays tribute to Vinícius de Moraes, celebrating his legacy and influence on Brazilian culture.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Filho Antonio Pecci De Hollanda, Francisco Buarque

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