Como Eu Quero
Encyclopedia
"Como Eu Quero" is a pop
song written and performed by Brazil
ian band Kid Abelha
in their debut album Seu Espião
(1984). It was released as the second single
of the album and, after achieving enormous popularity in radio stations, it became widely known as one of the band's signature song
s.
, the lyrics of "Como Eu Quero" introduces the listener to a manipulative female character which tells a potential lover that she will only date him if he is able to change his personality, because this change will let her upgrade what she considers bad in him. According to Caetano Veloso
, he wrote the hit "Não Enche" (Don't bother me) as a response
to the manipulative character of "Como Eu Quero".
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
song written and performed by Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian band Kid Abelha
Kid Abelha
Kid Abelha is a rock band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, formed by Paula Toller , George Israel and Bruno Fortunato . The group has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 live albums and 2 live DVDs. They have created many songs which have entered into Brazilian pop-rock history...
in their debut album Seu Espião
Seu Espião
Seu Espião is the debut album by Brazilian pop band Kid Abelha, released in 1984 by WEA Records. It features some of the band's biggest hits such as "Alice ", "Fixação", "Como Eu Quero", "Porque Não Eu?" and "Pintura Íntima".-Track listing:# "Seu Espião" # "Nada Tanto Assim" # "Alice...
(1984). It was released as the second single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
of the album and, after achieving enormous popularity in radio stations, it became widely known as one of the band's signature song
Signature song
A signature song is the one song that a popular and well-established singer or band is most closely identified with or best known for, even if they have had success with a variety of songs...
s.
Song information
Written by band members Leoni and Paula TollerPaula Toller
Paula Toller is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. Toller is mainly known as the lead singer of Kid Abelha, one of Brazil's most popular music bands. In 1998, she released her self-titled first solo album, which was very well received...
, the lyrics of "Como Eu Quero" introduces the listener to a manipulative female character which tells a potential lover that she will only date him if he is able to change his personality, because this change will let her upgrade what she considers bad in him. According to Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso
Caetano Emanuel Viana Teles Veloso , better known as Caetano Veloso, is a Brazilian composer, singer, guitarist, writer, and political activist. Veloso first became known for his participation in the Brazilian musical movement Tropicalismo which encompassed theatre, poetry and music in the 1960s,...
, he wrote the hit "Não Enche" (Don't bother me) as a response
Answer song
An answer song is, as the name suggests, a song made in answer to a previous song, normally by another artist. It is also known as a response song. The concept became widespread in blues and R&B recorded music in the 1930s through 1950s...
to the manipulative character of "Como Eu Quero".