Trem das Onze
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"Trem das Onze" is a famous classical samba
composition by Brazil
ian singer Adoniran Barbosa
(1912-1982), released in 1964 and made famous that same year by the samba group Demônios da Garoa
. It is widely considered one of the best Brazilian popular songs
ever.
With a delightful rhythm and melody, very easy to learn (thus an all-time favorite of Brazilians), Barbosa portrays in funny lyrics the drama of a lover who lives in a distant and poor suburb of São Paulo called Jaçanã, and who cannot stay longer with his beloved because the last train will be departing soon and his mother cannot sleep until he gets home.
The song is a good example of both the classic "paulista
" samba (a special style, composed in São Paulo) and the use of a composition structure known as "samba de breque" (break), where the melodic flow stops suddenly, very much like opening parentheses.
Samba
Samba is a Brazilian dance and musical genre originating in Bahia and with its roots in Brazil and Africa via the West African slave trade and African religious traditions. It is recognized around the world as a symbol of Brazil and the Brazilian Carnival...
composition 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 singer Adoniran Barbosa
Adoniran Barbosa
Adoniran Barbosa, artistic name of João Rubinato , was a famous Brazilian traditional samba singer and composer.-Early years:...
(1912-1982), released in 1964 and made famous that same year by the samba group Demônios da Garoa
Demônios da Garoa
Demonios da Garoa are a São Paulo-based Brazilian samba group. Having existed for over sixty years, they are one of the most famous practitioners of samba paulista, a notable regional style distinct to São Paulo...
. It is widely considered one of the best Brazilian popular songs
Música Popular Brasileira
Música Popular Brasileira or MPB designates a trend in post-Bossa Nova urban popular music. It is not a discrete genre but rather a constellation that combines original songwriting and updated versions of traditional Brazilian urban music styles like samba and samba-canção with contemporary...
ever.
With a delightful rhythm and melody, very easy to learn (thus an all-time favorite of Brazilians), Barbosa portrays in funny lyrics the drama of a lover who lives in a distant and poor suburb of São Paulo called Jaçanã, and who cannot stay longer with his beloved because the last train will be departing soon and his mother cannot sleep until he gets home.
The song is a good example of both the classic "paulista
Paulistas
Paulistas are the inhabitants of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and of its antecessor the Capitaincy of São Vicente, whose capital early shifted from the village of São Vicente to the one of São Paulo dos Campos de Piratininga....
" samba (a special style, composed in São Paulo) and the use of a composition structure known as "samba de breque" (break), where the melodic flow stops suddenly, very much like opening parentheses.
Lyrics
Original Não posso ficar Nem mais um minuto com você Sinto muito, amor Mas não pode ser Moro em Jaçanã Jaçanã Jaçanã is a borough of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. It constitutes with Tremembé the subprefecture Jaçanã-Tremembé, marking the northern boundaries of the city.... Se eu perder esse trem Que sai agora, às 11 horas Só amanhã de manhã E além disso mulher Tem outra coisa Minha mãe não dorme Enquanto eu não chegar Sou filho único Tenho minha casa p'ra olhar | Translation I can't stay Not even another minute with you I am sorry, honey But it can not be I live in Jaçanã If I miss this train That leaves now at 11 PM Only tomorrow morning And besides that, woman There's another thing My mother doesn't sleep Until I get home I'm an only child I have my house to look after |