Anjo de mim is a Brazilian MPB ballad written by Ivan Lins with lyrics by Vitor Martins. It was first released in 1995 by Ivan Lins with César Camargo Mariano as a guest on the Velas label album, with the song appearing as the opening track. The tune is performed in Portuguese and blends Latin pop, folk and world music influences, showcasing Lins on keyboards and vocals and Mariano on piano. The lyrics describe a tender longing and the feeling of an inner love, likened to an angel inside the speaker.
Key facts
- Original release: 1995, first released by Ivan Lins with César Camargo Mariano
- Album: Velas label release, track 1 on the Ivan Lins album
- Genre: MPB, with Latin, pop, folk and world music influences
- Language: Portuguese
- Notable covers and adaptations include Sergio Mendes with Simone (1996), Ana Caram (2001), Flora Purim (2005), Grupo Saravá (2011), Leny Andrade (2015), Maija (2016), and Alexandra Jackson (2018)
- The song has been issued in multiple reissues on Velas (1998, 1999, 2003)
