As her names suggests (in Portuguese "da Mata" means "from the forest") is a force of nature. This singer and composer cannot play all the instruments, but she has an overt musicality. She gathers more than 250 compositions in book notes and tapes which she always carries in her purse. Before her debut album brought her name into the spotlight, many artists recorded some of her songs. One of them, Chico César pushed for making her compositions more famous in Brazil.
Red
Vanessa da Mata Lyrics
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I spend hours just to see you sleep
While the world spins in vain
I drink time
An old man spends his solitude
Among the birds at Praça da Sé1
The sunset invades divinely
My living room floor
Profoundly sweet, your eyes
See that all can rewind and change
The old man can be me
Deep in your soul there′s loneliness
The cold that pleads shelter
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
See that all can rewind and change
The old man can be me
Deep in your soul there's loneliness
The cold that pleads shelter
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
The lyrics to Vanessa da Mata's song "Red" depict a longing for someone and a desire for their affection. The singer confesses that they spend hours just to see this person sleep and that they take pleasure in seeing them smile. The world around them seems to be spinning in vain, but they are consumed by their own desire and feel as though they are drinking time. An old man spending time with birds at Praça da Sé is also mentioned, possibly symbolizing the loneliness that can come with old age. However, the sunset invades the singer's living room, and they are consumed by the memories of this person's kisses and sweet, languid face. The lyrics indicate that the singer realizes that time can rewind and that they could one day become the old man they observe, feeling the same sense of loneliness and longing.
Overall, the lyrics to "Red" are filled with longing and desire, as well as an awareness of the passage of time and the potential for loneliness. The singer seems to be consumed by this person's affection and memories of them, but also recognizes that love and time are unpredictable forces that can lead to different outcomes.
Line by Line Meaning
The pleasure to see you smile
I find great joy in seeing you smile and it brings me immense pleasure.
I spend hours just to see you sleep
I am willing to dedicate my time and effort towards watching you sleep and making sure you are comfortable.
While the world spins in vain
Despite the chaotic and meaningless nature of the world, my focus remains on you and our connection.
I drink time
I am willing to take my time and savor every moment with you, as time is precious and fleeting.
An old man spends his solitude
Even in my old age, I will still be drawn to the beauty of nature and the simple things in life.
Among the birds at Praça da Sé1
I find solace and peace in the company of birds and nature, particularly at Praça da Sé1.
The sunset invades divinely
The beauty of the sunset is divine and captivating, filling me with awe and wonder.
My living room floor
Even in the comfort of my own home and daily routine, thoughts of you and our relationship fill my mind.
They come to me red, your kisses
Your passionate and intense kisses occupy my thoughts and emotions.
Profoundly sweet, your eyes
The sweetness and depth in your gaze is profound and touching to me.
See that all can rewind and change
It is important to understand that life is constantly changing and that we have the power to change our outlook and perception of things.
The old man can be me
Despite being different ages, the old man and I share a connection through our appreciation of life's simple pleasures and beauty.
Deep in your soul there's loneliness
Despite your sweet and loving nature, there is a sense of loneliness and isolation within you that I recognize.
The cold that pleads shelter
This cold, lonely feeling within you begs for comfort and safety from the outside world.
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
The intensity and passion in your kisses is so strong that it almost overwhelms me with emotion.
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
The sweetness and depth in your gaze and the relaxed expression on your face fills me with a deep sense of peace and contentment.
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
The intensity and passion in your kisses is so strong that it almost overwhelms me with emotion.
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
The sweetness and depth in your gaze and the relaxed expression on your face fills me with a deep sense of peace and contentment.
Writer(s): Vanessa Da Mata
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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The pleasure to see you smile
I spend hours just to see you sleep
While the world spins in vain
I drink time
An old man spends his solitude
Among the birds at Praça da Sé
The sunset invades divinely
My living room floor
They come to me red, your kisses
Profoundly sweet, your eyes
See that all can rewind and change
The old man can be me
Deep in the soul there's loneliness
The cold that pleads shelter
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
See that all can rewind and change
The old man can be me
Deep in the soul there's loneliness
The cold that pleads shelter
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
They come to me red, your kisses, almost burn me
Profoundly sweet, your eyes, languid face
@vanessadamata
Passarinhos, hoje para vocês mais música pouco conhecida por aqui! A canção "Vermelho" ganhou uma versão em inglês na edição especial do álbum "Sim" lançado em 2007. 💋
#EquipeVDM
@benoneslessa
Vanessa da Mata Essa faixa tá disponível no Spotify?
@angelojuniorjuninhor634
Linda musica.
@otitomarques
Caraca, rsrsrs, show!
@montannacarrilho1473
Maravilhosa, mudei todo meu visual para deixar de ouvir que sou a tua cara a própria E esculpida em carrara. Mas quer saber, apesar de te amar, não me arrependo não, afinal de contas já nasci.
Quem aí 2021 aprendendo inglês com a amorosa?
Passarinhos ❤🐥🐦
@wallacerrlopes
Ficou massa demais Vanessinha. Os gringos vão pirar!!!
@jonildomedeiros3110
Very good. I love Vanessa da Mata.
@TheDebbymorena
Esta música representa o "quão" é importante sentir a cor e o que ela representa. O vermelho representa a vida, a sedução, a guerra, a energia, o coração que pulsa e a origem de tudo!
@ShaoKhanWarriorTenis
Pra mim essa musica é um culto a maconha, eu ouvi ela chapado e cheguei q esta conclusão, se quiser explico, sem preconceito plz
@estefaniosantos9728
Shao kahn warriors tenis Eu agradeceria muito se pudesse explicar. Sempre quis saber a interpretação dessa música da vanessa, nunca vi em nenhuma entrevista ela falando sobre essa música.