Michael Franks

Antonio's Song (the Rainbow)

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Antonio lives life's frevo
Antonio prays for truth
Antonio says our friendship
Is a hundred-proof
The vulture that circles Rio
Hangs in this L.A. sky
The blankets they give the Indians
Only make them die
But sing the Song
Forgotten for so long
And let the Music flow
Like Light into the Rainbow
We know the Dance, we have
We still have the chance
To break these chains and flow
Like Light into the Rainbow
Antonio loves the desert
Antonio prays for rain
Antonio knows that Pleasure
Is the child of Pain
And lost in La Califusa*
When most of my hope was gone
Antonio's samba led me
To the Amazon
We sing the Song
Forgotten for so long
And let the music flow
Like Light into the Rainbow
We know the Dance, we have
We still have the chance
To break these chains and flow
Like Light into the Rainbow.

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petaphysika On Aug 02, 2002

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by valjeang

13y ago

This is from one of Michael Franks's earliest albums. Years later in 1995, he returns to Antonio to say goodbye. Abandoned Garden was recorded after the death of Antonio Carlos Jobim and is dedicated to him. "You were my inspiration, my hero, my friend..." That song sent me back to this early song: Ah! That was who he was writing about here! Lovely.

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by barry52166

8y ago

A tribute to the great Brasilian Composor Antonio Carlos Jobim. Franks was heavenly influenced by Bossa Nova and Jobim. They actually became personal friends. This is a love song between deep friends.

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by samanta115

7y ago

Great song that stirs up :) Perfect for an evening with a loved one.Even if it is under https://viagrabit.com/shipping/ .

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