In her main works as a singer, she has released 35 studio albums and 23 video albums that have sold over 50 million copies, becoming one of the record-selling artists in the world. The albums Xou da Xuxa (1986), Xegundo Xou da Xuxa (1987), Xou da Xuxa 3 (1988) and 4º Xou da Xuxa (1989) are among the best-selling albums in the history of the Brazilian music industry, with the third being considered the most profitable children's album of all time by Guinness World Records. Over the course of her music career, she has won two Grammys out of a total of six nominations. Xuxa is the actress with the highest average audience since the resumption of Brazilian cinema, with more than 37 million spectators. Lua de Cristal (1990), his highest-grossing film, sold 4.1 million tickets, making it one of the most watched Brazilian films.
In January 2019, her net worth was estimated at US$ 160 million, around 670 million reais at the time, which placed her as the 11th richest actress in the world. Xuxa was also elected by the American publication Forbes, in 1991 and 1993, as one of the highest paid celebrities in the world in the year, becoming the first Latin American to enter the list.
Cinco Patinhos
Xuxa Lyrics
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Além das montanhas
Para brincar
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
Mas só quatro patinhos voltaram de lá.
Quatro patinhos foram passear
Além das montanhas Para brincar
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
Mas só três patinhos voltaram de lá.
Três patinhos foram passear
Além das montanhas
Para brincar
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
Mas só dois patinhos voltaram de lá.
Dois patinhos foram passear
Além das montanhas
Para brincar
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
Mas só um patinho voltou de lá.
Um patinho foi passear
Além das montanhas
Para brincar
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
Mas nenhum patinho voltou de lá.
A mamãe patinha foi procurar
Além das montanhas
Na beira do mar
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
E os cinco patinhos voltaram de lá.
The lyrics of "Cinco patinhos" by Xuxa tell the story of five little ducklings who go out to play and explore beyond the mountains. Their mother reminds them with her signature "quack" sound to come back after their adventure. However, with each passing verse, one less duckling returns home, until only one is left. The mother duck gets worried and goes out to look for them, crossing mountains and reaching the sea. Finally, she finds all her five ducklings safe and sound and brings them back home.
The lyrics are a metaphor for parenting and the importance of keeping an eye on children as they grow and explore the world. The mother duck represents a responsible and caring parent who is always looking out for her children. The ducklings represent children who are curious and eager to experience new things but may not always be aware of the risks involved. The journey beyond the mountains symbolizes the challenges and obstacles that children may face as they grow up, and the sea represents the limitless possibilities and opportunities that await them.
Overall, "Cinco patinhos" is a fun and catchy children's song that teaches valuable lessons about parenting, responsibility, and the importance of staying safe while exploring the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Cinco patinhos foram passear
Five little ducks went out one day
Além das montanhas
Over the hills and far away
Para brincar
Mother duck said, 'quack, quack, quack, quack'
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
But only four little ducks came back
Quatro patinhos foram passear
Four little ducks went out one day
Além das montanhas
Over the hills and far away
Para brincar
Mother duck said, 'quack, quack, quack, quack'
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
But only three little ducks came back
Três patinhos foram passear
Three little ducks went out one day
Além das montanhas
Over the hills and far away
Para brincar
Mother duck said, 'quack, quack, quack, quack'
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
But only two little ducks came back
Dois patinhos foram passear
Two little ducks went out one day
Além das montanhas
Over the hills and far away
Para brincar
Mother duck said, 'quack, quack, quack, quack'
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
But only one little duck came back
Um patinho foi passear
One little duck went out one day
Além das montanhas
Over the hills and far away
Para brincar
Mother duck said, 'quack, quack, quack, quack'
A mamãe gritou: Quá, quá, quá, quá
But none of the five little ducks came back
A mamãe patinha foi procurar
Mother duck went out one day
Além das montanhas
Over the hills and far away
Na beira do mar
Mother duck said, 'quack, quack, quack, quack'
E os cinco patinhos voltaram de lá.
And all of the five little ducks came back
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.