A mother is a mother, whether biological or not. After all, it’s very likely that you had a person who made you feel embarrassed at the school door, or who dressed you in questionable clothes when you were just a baby. Or, even worse, showed “those” family photos to your colleagues at some point in your life.
But they also watched several school performances that weren’t as cool as we thought – and they were still sure that their son or daughter was born to be an artist, even if it was a tree at the back of the stage. They were also the ones who took money from the reserve to provide the trip with the group or to participate in the graduation party. And all this with a lot of lap, hug and cafuné in the most difficult times.
On Mother’s Day, celebrated this Sunday (12), we can even try to show all the love and gratitude, just like we did in those children’s letters or more expensive gifts in adult life – in addition to chocolates, flowers, perfumes, clothes, books and so on. But there are talented people who rock presenting their muses with love in the form of music.
Beyonce , for example, sings about her mother, Tina Knowles, overcoming her divorce and the difficult relationship she had with her husband, Mathew Knowles. In “Ring Off”, the singer declares love and support after so many “crying and sadness” and celebrates the fact that she “takes the ring” off her finger. It is also a song that refers to empowerment for many women, mothers or not, married or divorced, who need to remember how amazing they are.
Gal Costa It is Maria Bethania they are also responsible for giving voice to “Minha Mãe”. Composers César Lacerda and Jorge Mautner wrote about the mothers of the two singers – Mariah Costa Pena and Dona Canô, respectively, in addition to mentioning Nossa Senhora Aparecida.
Miley Cyrus showed how grateful she is to her mother Tish Cyrus in “Mother’s Daughter”. Despite talking about female freedom, empowerment and individuality, the American sings that it’s like this because of the matriarch.
In “Mãe”, from 2016, Emicidal honors his Dona Jacira, but ends up portraying the mother figure of many people – in addition to remembering his own childhood, he sings about the wisdom and courage that his mother taught him and the sacrifices and difficulties during life.
how not to mention Roberto Carlos , huh? King of many mothers, the singer has a good repertoire of songs made to express his love. The main one is “Lady Laura”, made for Laura Moreira Braga.
Many American rappers have also recorded songs for their mothers – but it’s hard to find one that has touched as many “tough” people as “Dear Mama”, from Tupac Shakur . With lyrics of complex emotions, the singer portrayed his relationship with his mother in a raw and honest way.
Christina Aguilera it also brings a difficult reality in the song “Oh Mother”. The American tells the abuses of domestic violence that her own mother went through and focuses, especially, on the free future – and with her.
The Beatles also enters this special playlist with “Julia”, first solo recording by John Lennon , present on the album “White Album”. In it, Lennon evokes the love he has for his own mother. The lyrics came from an inspiration he had during a trip to India, in addition to talking about the future mother of his second child, Yoko Ono.
Undoubtedly, there are many other tributes to mothers, sung in different styles. Just choose the one that most identifies with yours and turn on the sound this Sunday.
Source: CNN Brasil
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