The recurring refrain, "Se do amor, bem perto estou / Eu quero é mais perto estar" (If I am close to love / I want to be even closer), highlights a central theme of human longing for divine or universal love.
Released under the label, "Louvar" was part of an album produced by João Augusto . The song was written by the collaborative team of Zeca Barreto , Guilherme Maya , and the legendary Moraes Moreira . ZIZI POSSI LOUVAR
While the title track "Asa Morena" became a massive commercial hit, "Louvar" solidified Possi's reputation as a "competent performer in lyrical tunes". This track represents her transition from being a newcomer—having first gained fame singing "Pedaço de Mim" with in 1978—to becoming one of the leading female voices in Brazil. The recurring refrain, "Se do amor, bem perto
Watch Zizi Possi's evocative performance of the song, showcasing her signature vocal clarity: Zizi Possi - Louvar (Oração) Cigarra Chan YouTube• Nov 9, 2015 Significance in Zizi Possi's Career While the title track "Asa Morena" became a
The song begins by praising God for those who do not believe ("Louvar, louvar a Deus pelos ateus") and asking for forgiveness for those with empty hearts.
It pleads for help for the innocent who are unaware of the "seeds of evil" and the "temptation of the serpent".
is a seminal song by the renowned Brazilian singer Zizi Possi , featured as the fifth track on her breakthrough 1982 album, Asa Morena . As a cornerstone of her early 1980s repertoire, the song encapsulates a pivotal era in Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) where traditional sensibilities met the burgeoning pop-oriented production of the decade. Musical Composition and Production