London London
Caetano Emmanuel Viana Teles Veloso
I'm wandering round and round, nowhere to go
I'm lonely in London, London, is lovely so
I cross the streets without fear
Everybody keeps the way clear
I know I know no one here to say hello
I know they keep the way clear
I am lonely in London without fear
I'm wandering round and round here
Nowhere to go
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Oh, Sunday, Monday, autumn pass by me
And people hurry on so peacefully
A group approach the policeman
He seems so pleased to please them
It's good to live at least, and I agree
He seemed so pleased at least
And it's so good to live in peace
And Sunday, Monday, years and I agree
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
I choose no face to look at, choose no way
I've just happen to be here and it's okay
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Silent, pain and happiness
I came around to say yes, and I say
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Silent, pain and happiness
I came around to say yes, and I say
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Oh my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Yes my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
A Solidão e a Busca por Significado em London, London do RPM
A música 'London, London', interpretada pela banda brasileira RPM, é uma versão em português de uma canção originalmente composta por Caetano Veloso durante seu exílio na Inglaterra na década de 1970. A letra reflete sentimentos de solidão e deslocamento, comuns a quem se encontra longe de sua terra natal e imerso em uma cultura diferente. A repetição da frase 'I'm wandering round and round, nowhere to go' evoca a imagem de alguém perdido, tanto fisicamente quanto em pensamentos, vagando sem destino pelas ruas de uma cidade que é ao mesmo tempo bela e alienígena.
A busca por 'flying saucers in the sky' pode ser interpretada como uma metáfora para a procura de algo extraordinário ou um sentido maior na vida, algo que transcenda a rotina diária e a solidão enfrentada. Essa busca por significado é um tema universal, que ressoa com muitos ouvintes que já se sentiram deslocados ou em busca de algo mais em suas vidas. A menção aos dias da semana e às estações do ano passando 'so peacefully' sugere uma sensação de tempo que flui indiferente aos sentimentos do indivíduo, reforçando a ideia de isolamento.
Musicalmente, a versão do RPM traz uma sonoridade que combina elementos do rock brasileiro dos anos 80 com a melancolia da letra. A banda, conhecida por seu estilo pós-punk e new wave, consegue transmitir a emoção da canção através de arranjos que complementam a narrativa lírica. A interpretação do vocalista Paulo Ricardo adiciona uma camada de introspecção e saudade à música, elementos que são centrais na obra de Caetano Veloso e que foram habilmente mantidos na versão do RPM.
I'm wandering round and round, nowhere to go
Estou vagando de um lado para o outro, sem ter para onde ir
I'm lonely in London, London, is lovely so
Estou solitário em Londres, Londres, é tão adorável
I cross the streets without fear
Eu atravesso as ruas sem medo
Everybody keeps the way clear
Todos mantêm o caminho livre
I know I know no one here to say hello
Eu sei que não conheço ninguém aqui para dizer olá
I know they keep the way clear
Eu sei que eles mantêm o caminho livre
I am lonely in London without fear
Estou solitário em Londres sem medo
I'm wandering round and round here
Estou vagando de um lado para o outro aqui
Nowhere to go
Sem ter para onde ir
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Enquanto meus olhos, procuram por discos voadores no céu
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mas meus olhos, procuram por discos voadores no céu
Oh, Sunday, Monday, autumn pass by me
Oh, domingo, segunda-feira, o outono passa por mim
And people hurry on so peacefully
E as pessoas se apressam tão pacificamente
A group approach the policeman
Um grupo se aproxima do policial
He seems so pleased to please them
Ele parece tão satisfeito em agradá-los
It's good to live at least, and I agree
É bom viver pelo menos, e eu concordo
He seemed so pleased at least
Ele parecia tão satisfeito pelo menos
And it's so good to live in peace
E é tão bom viver em paz
And Sunday, Monday, years and I agree
E domingo, segunda-feira, anos e eu concordo
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Enquanto meus olhos, procuram por discos voadores no céu
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mas meus olhos, procuram por discos voadores no céu
I choose no face to look at, choose no way
Eu não escolho um rosto para olhar, não escolho um caminho
I've just happen to be here and it's okay
Eu apenas aconteço de estar aqui e está tudo bem
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Gramado verde, olhos azuis, céu cinza, Deus abençoe
Silent, pain and happiness
Silêncio, dor e felicidade
I came around to say yes, and I say
Eu vim para dizer sim, e eu digo
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Gramado verde, olhos azuis, céu cinza, Deus abençoe
Silent, pain and happiness
Silêncio, dor e felicidade
I came around to say yes, and I say
Eu vim para dizer sim, e eu digo
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Enquanto meus olhos, procuram por discos voadores no céu
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mas meus olhos, procuram por discos voadores no céu
Oh my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Oh meus olhos, procuram por discos voadores no céu
Yes my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Sim meus olhos, procuram por discos voadores no céu
I'm wandering round and round, nowhere to go
Vago de un lado a otro, sin ningún lugar a donde ir
I'm lonely in London, London, is lovely so
Estoy solo en Londres, Londres, es tan encantador
I cross the streets without fear
Cruzo las calles sin miedo
Everybody keeps the way clear
Todos mantienen el camino despejado
I know I know no one here to say hello
Sé que no conozco a nadie aquí para decir hola
I know they keep the way clear
Sé que mantienen el camino despejado
I am lonely in London without fear
Estoy solo en Londres sin miedo
I'm wandering round and round here
Estoy vagando de un lado a otro aquí
Nowhere to go
Sin ningún lugar a donde ir
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mientras mis ojos, buscan platillos voladores en el cielo
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Pero mis ojos, buscan platillos voladores en el cielo
Oh, Sunday, Monday, autumn pass by me
Oh, domingo, lunes, el otoño pasa por mí
And people hurry on so peacefully
Y la gente se apresura tan pacíficamente
A group approach the policeman
Un grupo se acerca al policía
He seems so pleased to please them
Parece tan complacido de complacerlos
It's good to live at least, and I agree
Es bueno vivir al menos, y estoy de acuerdo
He seemed so pleased at least
Parecía tan complacido al menos
And it's so good to live in peace
Y es tan bueno vivir en paz
And Sunday, Monday, years and I agree
Y domingo, lunes, años y estoy de acuerdo
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mientras mis ojos, buscan platillos voladores en el cielo
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Pero mis ojos, buscan platillos voladores en el cielo
I choose no face to look at, choose no way
No elijo ninguna cara para mirar, no elijo ningún camino
I've just happen to be here and it's okay
Simplemente sucede que estoy aquí y está bien
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Hierba verde, ojos azules, cielo gris, Dios bendiga
Silent, pain and happiness
Silencio, dolor y felicidad
I came around to say yes, and I say
Vine a decir sí, y digo
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Hierba verde, ojos azules, cielo gris, Dios bendiga
Silent, pain and happiness
Silencio, dolor y felicidad
I came around to say yes, and I say
Vine a decir sí, y digo
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mientras mis ojos, buscan platillos voladores en el cielo
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Pero mis ojos, buscan platillos voladores en el cielo
Oh my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Oh mis ojos, buscan platillos voladores en el cielo
Yes my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Sí mis ojos, buscan platillos voladores en el cielo
I'm wandering round and round, nowhere to go
Je me promène encore et encore, sans nulle part où aller
I'm lonely in London, London, is lovely so
Je suis seul à Londres, Londres, est si charmante
I cross the streets without fear
Je traverse les rues sans peur
Everybody keeps the way clear
Tout le monde garde le chemin dégagé
I know I know no one here to say hello
Je sais que je ne connais personne ici pour dire bonjour
I know they keep the way clear
Je sais qu'ils gardent le chemin dégagé
I am lonely in London without fear
Je suis seul à Londres sans peur
I'm wandering round and round here
Je me promène encore et encore ici
Nowhere to go
Sans nulle part où aller
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Pendant que mes yeux, cherchent des soucoupes volantes dans le ciel
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mais mes yeux, cherchent des soucoupes volantes dans le ciel
Oh, Sunday, Monday, autumn pass by me
Oh, dimanche, lundi, l'automne passe à côté de moi
And people hurry on so peacefully
Et les gens se dépêchent si paisiblement
A group approach the policeman
Un groupe s'approche du policier
He seems so pleased to please them
Il semble si heureux de leur faire plaisir
It's good to live at least, and I agree
C'est bien de vivre au moins, et je suis d'accord
He seemed so pleased at least
Il semblait si heureux au moins
And it's so good to live in peace
Et c'est si bien de vivre en paix
And Sunday, Monday, years and I agree
Et dimanche, lundi, les années et je suis d'accord
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Pendant que mes yeux, cherchent des soucoupes volantes dans le ciel
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mais mes yeux, cherchent des soucoupes volantes dans le ciel
I choose no face to look at, choose no way
Je ne choisis aucun visage à regarder, je ne choisis aucun chemin
I've just happen to be here and it's okay
Je suis juste arrivé ici et c'est bien
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Herbe verte, yeux bleus, ciel gris, Dieu bénisse
Silent, pain and happiness
Silence, douleur et bonheur
I came around to say yes, and I say
Je suis venu pour dire oui, et je dis
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Herbe verte, yeux bleus, ciel gris, Dieu bénisse
Silent, pain and happiness
Silence, douleur et bonheur
I came around to say yes, and I say
Je suis venu pour dire oui, et je dis
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Pendant que mes yeux, cherchent des soucoupes volantes dans le ciel
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mais mes yeux, cherchent des soucoupes volantes dans le ciel
Oh my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Oh mes yeux, cherchent des soucoupes volantes dans le ciel
Yes my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Oui mes yeux, cherchent des soucoupes volantes dans le ciel
I'm wandering round and round, nowhere to go
Ich wandere herum und herum, nirgendwo hin
I'm lonely in London, London, is lovely so
Ich bin einsam in London, London, ist so lieblich
I cross the streets without fear
Ich überquere die Straßen ohne Angst
Everybody keeps the way clear
Jeder hält den Weg frei
I know I know no one here to say hello
Ich kenne hier niemanden, um Hallo zu sagen
I know they keep the way clear
Ich weiß, sie halten den Weg frei
I am lonely in London without fear
Ich bin einsam in London ohne Angst
I'm wandering round and round here
Ich wandere hier herum und herum
Nowhere to go
Nirgendwo hin
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Während meine Augen, suchen nach fliegenden Untertassen am Himmel
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Aber meine Augen, suchen nach fliegenden Untertassen am Himmel
Oh, Sunday, Monday, autumn pass by me
Oh, Sonntag, Montag, Herbst zieht an mir vorbei
And people hurry on so peacefully
Und die Menschen eilen so friedlich weiter
A group approach the policeman
Eine Gruppe nähert sich dem Polizisten
He seems so pleased to please them
Er scheint so erfreut, ihnen zu gefallen
It's good to live at least, and I agree
Es ist gut zu leben, zumindest, und ich stimme zu
He seemed so pleased at least
Er schien zumindest erfreut
And it's so good to live in peace
Und es ist so gut, in Frieden zu leben
And Sunday, Monday, years and I agree
Und Sonntag, Montag, Jahre und ich stimme zu
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Während meine Augen, suchen nach fliegenden Untertassen am Himmel
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Aber meine Augen, suchen nach fliegenden Untertassen am Himmel
I choose no face to look at, choose no way
Ich wähle kein Gesicht zum Anschauen, wähle keinen Weg
I've just happen to be here and it's okay
Ich bin zufällig hier und es ist in Ordnung
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Grünes Gras, blaue Augen, grauer Himmel, Gott segne
Silent, pain and happiness
Stille, Schmerz und Glück
I came around to say yes, and I say
Ich kam vorbei, um Ja zu sagen, und ich sage
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Grünes Gras, blaue Augen, grauer Himmel, Gott segne
Silent, pain and happiness
Stille, Schmerz und Glück
I came around to say yes, and I say
Ich kam vorbei, um Ja zu sagen, und ich sage
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Während meine Augen, suchen nach fliegenden Untertassen am Himmel
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Aber meine Augen, suchen nach fliegenden Untertassen am Himmel
Oh my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Oh meine Augen, suchen nach fliegenden Untertassen am Himmel
Yes my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Ja meine Augen, suchen nach fliegenden Untertassen am Himmel
I'm wandering round and round, nowhere to go
Vago in giro e in giro, senza meta
I'm lonely in London, London, is lovely so
Sono solo a Londra, Londra, è così bella
I cross the streets without fear
Attraverso le strade senza paura
Everybody keeps the way clear
Tutti mantengono la strada sgombra
I know I know no one here to say hello
So che non conosco nessuno qui per dire ciao
I know they keep the way clear
So che mantengono la strada sgombra
I am lonely in London without fear
Sono solo a Londra senza paura
I'm wandering round and round here
Vago in giro e in giro qui
Nowhere to go
Senza meta
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mentre i miei occhi, cercano dischi volanti nel cielo
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Ma i miei occhi, cercano dischi volanti nel cielo
Oh, Sunday, Monday, autumn pass by me
Oh, domenica, lunedì, l'autunno passa accanto a me
And people hurry on so peacefully
E la gente si affretta così pacificamente
A group approach the policeman
Un gruppo si avvicina al poliziotto
He seems so pleased to please them
Sembra così contento di accontentarli
It's good to live at least, and I agree
È bello vivere almeno, e sono d'accordo
He seemed so pleased at least
Sembra così contento almeno
And it's so good to live in peace
Ed è così bello vivere in pace
And Sunday, Monday, years and I agree
E domenica, lunedì, anni e sono d'accordo
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mentre i miei occhi, cercano dischi volanti nel cielo
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Ma i miei occhi, cercano dischi volanti nel cielo
I choose no face to look at, choose no way
Non scelgo un volto da guardare, non scelgo una strada
I've just happen to be here and it's okay
Sono capitato qui per caso ed è okay
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Erba verde, occhi blu, cielo grigio, Dio benedica
Silent, pain and happiness
Silenzio, dolore e felicità
I came around to say yes, and I say
Sono venuto per dire sì, e dico
Green grass, blue eyes, gray sky, god bless
Erba verde, occhi blu, cielo grigio, Dio benedica
Silent, pain and happiness
Silenzio, dolore e felicità
I came around to say yes, and I say
Sono venuto per dire sì, e dico
While my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Mentre i miei occhi, cercano dischi volanti nel cielo
But my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Ma i miei occhi, cercano dischi volanti nel cielo
Oh my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Oh i miei occhi, cercano dischi volanti nel cielo
Yes my eyes, go looking for flying saucers in the sky
Sì i miei occhi, cercano dischi volanti nel cielo
