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.
O Ônibus
Xuxa Lyrics
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A roda do ônibus roda,roda pela cidade
A porta do ônibus abre e fecha,abre e fecha,abre e fecha
A porta do ônibus abre e fecha pela cidade
O passageiro sobe e desce,sobe e desce,sobe e desce
O passageiro sobe e desce pela cidade
O neném faz uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim
O neném faz uéim uéim uéim uéim pela cidade
A mamãe faz shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh
A mamãe faz shh shh shh shh pela cidade
A buzina faz bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi
A buzina faz bi,bi,bi,bi pela cidade,pela cidade,pea cidade...
The lyrics of Xuxa's song "O Ônibus" describe the experience of riding on a bus through the city. The repetitive nature of the song's verses evokes the feeling of the monotonous routine of daily life, as the bus's wheels keep turning and the passengers get on and off. The opening lines, "A roda do ônibus roda, roda, roda, roda, roda, roda / A roda do ônibus roda, roda pela cidade" (The wheel of the bus goes round and round / The wheel of the bus goes round through the city) set the tone for the song and is a familiar nursery rhyme for children.
The song's lyrics go on to describe the movements and sounds of the bus, including the opening and closing of the bus door and the sound of the bus horn. The actions of the passengers are also mentioned, such as the baby making "uéim uéim" sounds (crying) and the mother soothing the baby with "shh shh" sounds.
Despite the simplicity of its lyrics, "O Ônibus" captures the essence of the everyday life and routine. Children can sing along to the song while also learning about the basic actions and sounds associated with public transportation.
Line by Line Meaning
A roda do ônibus roda,roda,roda,roda,roda,roda
The wheel of the bus goes round and round, traveling around the city.
A porta do ônibus abre e fecha,abre e fecha,abre e fecha
The bus door opens and closes, allowing people to get on and off throughout the city.
O passageiro sobe e desce,sobe e desce,sobe e desce
Passengers get on and off the bus at different stops throughout the city.
O neném faz uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim uéim
The baby on the bus makes little noises as they travel throughout the city.
A mamãe faz shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh shh
The mother on the bus tries to calm her baby by making shushing noises while they travel throughout the city.
A buzina faz bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi,bi
The bus horn makes a loud noise as it travels through the city, warning people to move out of the way.
pela cidade,pela cidade,pea cidade...
Throughout the city, over and over again, the bus travels and performs its functions.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.