Right after that Simonal became one of the main artists of that time, with the hits "Meu Limão, Meu Limoeiro", "Mamãe Passou Açúcar em Mim" e "Sá Marina". At some point, Simonal was accused of collaborating with the Brazilian military regime (1964-85), which, some claim, took him away from the public during the 80s and 90s. And he came back with the album "A Bossa de Wilson Simonal". He died on July, 2000.
The year of 2009 may well be remembered as an important milestone in Simonal's artistic redemption - albeit again resurfacing his and his family's tragic personal lives. The documentary "Simonal - Ninguem Sabe O Duro Que Dei" and its soundtrack, together with Ricardo Alexandre's biography "A Vida E O Veneno De Wilson Simonal" were released during the year. Also, his sons Simoninha and Max De Castro produced and hosted an incredible live tribute "O Baile Do Simona" at Vivo Rio - which is expected to soon be released as a CD/DVD combo. Guest appearances by several of Brazil's current musical icons pay their dues to one of the most unfairly treated artists in that country during the ugly years of military rule and inconsequent political behavior - on both sides of the spectrum, left and right...
Mamãe Passou Açúcar Em mim
Wilson Simonal Lyrics
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Lá Lá Lá Lá Lalalalalá!
Lá Lá Lá Lá Lalalalalá!
Eu sei que tenho
Muitas garotas
Todas gamadinhas por mim
E todo dia
Não posso mais andar na rua
É o fim
Eu era neném
Não tinha talco
Mamãe passou açúcar em mim
Sei de muito broto
Que anda louco
Pra dá uma bicoca em mim
E na verdade
Na minha idade
Eu nunca vi
Ter tanto broto assim
Eu era neném
Não tinha talco
Mamãe passou açúcar em mim
Lá Lá Lá Lá Lalalalalá!
Lá Lá Lá Lá Lalalalalá!
Lá Lá Lá Lá Lalalalalá!
The first lines of the song, "Lá Lá Lá Lá Lalalalalá!", serve as a catchy melody that repeats throughout the song. The verses, however, tell an interesting story about the singer's popularity with girls and the struggles that come with it. He acknowledges that many girls are interested in him and that it can be overwhelming at times. He compares himself to a baby who is so irresistible that his mother had to put sugar on him instead of talcum powder.
The chorus repeats the same melody with the added line, "Eu era neném, não tinha talco, mamãe passou açúcar em mim," which translates to "I was a baby, didn't have talcum powder, mommy put sugar on me." This line serves as a metaphor for his irresistibility to girls and his mother's love and nurturing.
The song explores themes of popularity, youth, and innocence. The singer seems to want to enjoy his youth and popularity with girls but is overwhelmed with the attention he is receiving. The use of "açúcar" (sugar) instead of "talco" (talcum powder) is a clever and humorous use of wordplay that adds to the playful and light-hearted mood of the song.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and catchy tune that explores the complexities of popularity and youth, and the role of nurturing and love in shaping one's identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu sei que tenho
I am aware that I have
Muitas garotas
Many girls
Todas gamadinhas por mim
All crazy about me
E todo dia
And every day
É uma agonia
It's a pain
Não posso mais andar na rua
I can no longer walk on the streets
É o fim
It's the end
Eu era neném
I was a baby
Não tinha talco
Without talcum powder
Mamãe passou açúcar em mim
Mom put sugar on me
Sei de muito broto
I know many buds
Que anda louco
Who are crazy
Pra dá uma bicoca em mim
To give me a kiss
E na verdade
And in truth
Na minha idade
At my age
Eu nunca vi
I have never seen
Ter tanto broto assim
So many buds like this
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Carlos Eduardo, Corte Imperial
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