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...
Silencio
Wilson Simonal Lyrics
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Eu cantei o ano inteiro, e você não me escutou
Silêncio, para o sol que esconde a lua
A mulher dormiu na rua, de manhã inda me amou
Silêncio para quem chegou cansado
Liga o ar refrigerado, deixa a vida adormecer
Silêncio, para as coisas do preesente,
Nascer...
The lyrics of "Silêncio" are evocative and poignant, conveying the sentiments of a singer who feels unheard and ignored. The opening lines set the tone, as the singer implores for silence because the pain has arrived first. The pain of being ignored, of not having his voice heard, although he sang throughout the year. The silence requested is juxtaposed with the woman who slept on the streets, but still loved him in the morning, indicating the difference between the personal and societal silence.
In the next verse, the singer sings of the exhaustion of the world and the need for silence. The world needs cooling, quieting down and numbing, just how he has been ignored to feel numb to his pain. The final line speaks about how he wishes to be seen as a person, not just someone who is trying too hard to be born. He wants to be acknowledged and instead of a silence that dismisses him, he wishes for a silence that listens.
Overall, Simonal's "Silêncio" is a powerful song that speaks of the pain of being ignored and the desire to be heard. The poetic lyrics depict the singer's quest for recognition as a human being and not just another performer.
Line by Line Meaning
Silêncio, que a dor chegou primeiro
Please be quiet, the pain arrived first
Eu cantei o ano inteiro, e você não me escutou
I sang throughout the year, and you didn't listen to me
Silêncio, para o sol que esconde a lua
Please be quiet, for the sun that hides the moon
A mulher dormiu na rua, de manhã inda me amou
The woman slept on the street, but still loved me in the morning
Silêncio para quem chegou cansado
Please be quiet for those who arrived tired
Liga o ar refrigerado, deixa a vida adormecer
Turn on the air conditioning, let life fall asleep
Silêncio, para as coisas do presente
Please be quiet, for the things of the present
Faz de conta que eu sou gente, é melhor que não nascer...
Pretend that I am human, it's better than not being born at all
Contributed by Ellie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Branka
Musica maravilhosa!!!!!
Rafael Fulgore
Nostalgia