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.
Dirigindo meu carro
Xuxa Lyrics
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Dirigindo meu carro,
Eu vou a praia dirigindo,
O meu carro,
Sinal vermelho,
Parou,
Como é que faz o barulho do para-brisa?
Xiu-xiu-xiu, Sinal vermelho,
Parou,
Como é que faz o barulho da buzina?
Bi-bi-bi,
Sinal vermelho,
Parou,
Como é que faz o barulho do motor?
Brum-brum-brum.
The lyrics of Xuxa's song "Dirigindo meu carro" tell a playful story of the singer driving her car to the beach. The repetition of the phrase "Dirigindo meu carro" (I'm driving my car) creates a sense of movement and excitement, as if the listener is along for the ride. The singer encounters a red light and takes advantage of the pause to ask herself, in a lighthearted manner, how each of the car's sounds is made. She imitates the sound of the windshield wipers with "Xiu-xiu-xiu," the sound of the horn with "Bi-bi-bi," and the sound of the engine with "Brum-brum-brum."
Overall, the lyrics reflect a sense of joy and freedom associated with driving a car, particularly on the way to a fun destination like the beach. The playful imitation of car sounds also adds a whimsical touch to the song, making it enjoyable for children and adults alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Dirigindo meu carro,
I am driving my car
Dirigindo meu carro,
I am driving my car
Eu vou a praia dirigindo,
I am going to the beach driving my car
O meu carro,
My car
Sinal vermelho,
The traffic light is red,
Parou,
Stopped
Como é que faz o barulho do para-brisa?
How does the windshield wiper sound?
Xiu-xiu-xiu,
Shoo-shoo-shoo
Sinal vermelho,
The traffic light is red,
Parou,
Stopped
Como é que faz o barulho da buzina?
How does the horn sound?
Bi-bi-bi,
Beep-beep-beep
Sinal vermelho,
The traffic light is red,
Parou,
Stopped
Como é que faz o barulho do motor?
How does the sound of the engine go?
Brum-brum-brum.
Vroom-vroom-vroom
Contributed by Lily K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.