Born in the neighborhood of Irajá, Rio de Janeiro, Zeca Pagodinho grew up around the most traditional types of samba and started making his own verses while still a kid. In the '70s, Zeca started frequenting the Carnival Block of Cacique de Ramos, which took place in Rio de Janeiro every Wednesday and became a true pagode venu (pagode is a type of samba). At one of these jams, samba singer Beth Carvalho was impressed with Zeca's skills and invited him to record the song "Camarão Que Dorme a Onda Leva". From that point on, Zeca began to record his own albums. There are now 15 of them, and four DVDs. His creative, joyful, malicious songs translate the day-by-day of the typical easygoing carioca (citizen or Rio) and are a big success in Brazil. He's one of the biggest-sellers in the country.
One of Zeca's first hits is SPC and it appeared on his first album. The SPC (it stands for Credit Protection Service) is a blacklist of bad debtors from which it is hard to get one's name removed . The song, a partnership between Arlindo Cruz and Zeca, tells the story of someone who asks a friend (or partner) to use their credit card on his behalf; afterwards, the relationship breaks up. Both of them are poor.
Poeta do Morro
Zeca Pagodinho Lyrics
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E foi assim que Deus me fez
Cantando samba a noite inteira
Eu sou mais forte
Eu sou mais gente
Eu sou um rei
Eu sou a pura melodia
Que é feita de amor e alegria Sou eu que enfeita a cidade
Com a poesia
Eu desço do morro pro asfalto
Malandro não tem salto alto
Eu desço pra ver, perceber
Muita gente não vê
The song "Poeta do Morro" by Zeca Pagodinho is an ode to being a poet from the outskirts of the city, or "morro". The main character sees himself as someone who was born to sing and write samba music all night long, and even though he comes from a humble background, he feels strong and proud of his art. The lyrics celebrate the power of music to bring joy and love to people's lives, and the importance of poetry in enriching society.
Through his music, the poet from the morro becomes a king, a powerful figure who can make the city more beautiful through his lyrics. He is an ambassador of the people from the outskirts, showing that they are just as talented and valuable as anyone else. The poet reminds the city dwellers that they need to open their eyes and ears to the richness and diversity of their surroundings, because there is so much beauty to be discovered everywhere, even in the most unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu sou poeta lá do morro
I am a poet from the hill
E foi assim que Deus me fez
And that is how God made me
Cantando samba a noite inteira
Singing samba all night long
Eu sou mais forte
I am stronger
Eu sou mais gente
I am more human
Eu sou um rei
I am a king
Eu sou a pura melodia
I am the pure melody
Que é feita de amor e alegria
That is made of love and joy
Sou eu que enfeita a cidade
I am the one who decorates the city
Com a poesia
With poetry
Eu desço do morro pro asfalto
I come down from the hill to the pavement
Malandro não tem salto alto
A rogue does not wear high heels
Eu desço pra ver, perceber
I come down to see, to perceive
Muita gente não vê
Many people do not see
Contributed by Brooklyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@musicaafinacaoexotica1.
🎉🎉🎉 LAURINDO EM BELO HORIZONTE MG BRASIL parabéns pela sua postagem Luiz melodia e Zeca ❤❤❤
@marciarocha7918
Samba brasileiro de primeira! Terapia pura!!
@claudiooliveiradasilva1448
Sem palavras
@germanasilveira5372
Meu grande Luiz (Melodia)Carlos dos Santos... que saudade,meu poeta!💔😍
@eliezerbelmiro130
Dois fodasticos melodia que falta vc faz te escutei muito
@patianatural33
Fantásticos genios da música Brasileira, saudades do Luiz Melodia, o nosso querido Zeca está ai graças a Deus.
@TheChacal72
Evento iconico! Dois mestres do Samba!
@clebersantana3087
Melhor versão, melhor dueto!!
@veradrimel4994
Que dupla, que interpretação, que samba!
@goretti-canterburg-rainfor9813
Música mágica e linda de dois famosos artistas brasileiros 🎶🎤
Geweldig 👏👏