A Cruz E A Espada Lyrics
Renato Russo Feat. Paulo Ricardo
Lyrics
A CRUZ E A ESPADA
autores: Paulo Ricardo / Luiz Schiavon
gravação: RPM
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Havia um tempo em que eu vivia
Um sentimento quase infantil
Havia o medo e a timidez
Todo um lado que você nunca viu
Agora eu vejo,
Aquele beijo era mesmo o fim
Era o começo
E o meu desejo se perdeu de mim
E agora eu ando correndo tanto
Procurando aquele novo lugar
Aquela festa o que me resta
Encontrar alguém legal pra ficar
Agora eu vejo,
Aquele beijo era mesmo o fim
Era o começo
E o meu desejo se perdeu de mim
E agora é tarde, acordo tarde
Do meu lado alguém que eu não conhecia
Outra criança adulterada
Pelos anos que a pintura escondia
Agora eu vejo,
Aquele beijo era o fim, ah era o fim
Era o começo
E o meu desejo se perdeu de mim
E nunca mais, nunca mais, ou.
Song & Lyrics Facts
Renato Russo feat. Paulo Ricardo's "A Cruz e a Espada" is a classic rock song from the Brazilian band Legião Urbana, released in 1987 as part of their album Dois.
The lyrics were written by Renato Russo and the music was composed by the entire band. The genre of the song is alternative rock, with elements of pop and punk influences. It features the vocals of both Renato Russo and Paulo Ricardo, who also played guitar on the track. The single was one of the most successful songs of Legião Urbana, becoming an iconic anthem for the youth of Brazil during the 1980s. Its lyrics talk about the need to fight for freedom and justice, which makes it one of the most popular political songs in Brazil. The single was released alongside a music video that was directed by Nando Olival and featured clips from the movie O Quatrilho (1995). The members of the band at the time of its release included Dado Villa-Lobos on guitar, Marcelo Bonfá on bass, Renato Rocha on drums, and the two singers Renato Russo and Paulo Ricardo.