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.
Turbilhão
Toquinho Lyrics
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não se esqueça de fazer
tudo o que pedir esse seu coração
Tem muita gente que só vive pra pensar
Existe aquele que não pensa pra viver
Eu, por exemplo, na paixão,
mesmo que tenha que sofrer,
eu abro o jogo e o coração
Venha se perder nesse turbilhão
não se esqueça de fazer
tudo o que pedir esse seu coração
Tem muita gente que não quer se complicar
Existe aquele que não perde a sua fé
Eu, por exemplo, meu amigo,
pelo amor de uma mulher,
eu viro a cara pro perigo
e seja lá o que Deus quiser
Venha se perder nesse turbilhão
não se esqueça de fazer
tudo o que pedir esse seu coração
The lyrics of Toquinho's song Turbilhão encourage the listener to let go and follow their heart, even if it means facing difficulties or potentially dangerous situations. The singer contrasts two types of people: those who live solely in their minds and those who follow their emotions, as well as those who avoid complications versus those who remain steadfast in their beliefs. The singer identifies with the latter group, willing to risk everything for the sake of love, and encourages the listener to do the same. The metaphor of a "turbilhão" or whirlwind aptly depicts the emotional intensity that the singer is urging the listener to embrace.
The use of the word "turbilhão" also evokes the turbulent political and social landscape of Brazil during the time the song was written and recorded in the 1970s. The military dictatorship in power at the time suppressed dissent and artistic expression, and the song could be interpreted as a call to resist conformity and repression. The repeated refrain of "não se esqueça de fazer tudo o que pedir esse seu coração" or "don't forget to do everything your heart asks for" reinforces the idea of individual agency and autonomy in the face of external pressure.
Line by Line Meaning
Venha se perder nesse turbilhão
Come get lost in this whirlwind
não se esqueça de fazer
Don't forget to do
tudo o que pedir esse seu coração
Everything your heart desires
Tem muita gente que só vive pra pensar
There are many people who only live to think
Existe aquele que não pensa pra viver
There are those who don't think to live
Eu, por exemplo, na paixão,
I, for example, in love
mesmo que tenha que sofrer,
even if I have to suffer
eu abro o jogo e o coração
I open up and let my heart lead
e deixo o meu barco correr
and let my boat run free
Tem muita gente que não quer se complicar
There are many people who don't want to complicate things
Existe aquele que não perde a sua fé
There are those who never lose their faith
Eu, por exemplo, meu amigo,
I, for example, my friend
pelo amor de uma mulher,
for the love of a woman
eu viro a cara pro perigo
I turn a blind eye to danger
e seja lá o que Deus quiser
and whatever God wants
Writer(s): Lupicinio Morais Rodrigues, Antonio Pecci Filho Toquinho Copyright: Universal Music Publishing Mgb Spain S.A
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fabrizio Sampaio
Eu curti a proposta, amusica não é ruim,acho que é só mexer mais um pouquinho na parte eletrônica
Bras Silva
Ficou horrível com essa roupagem