Rio De Janeiro
Ugly Duckling Lyrics
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Now you can come visit any time of year
And the sun is shinin and the skies are clear
If you're lookin for love you can find it here
So give Diz a couple minutes up inside your ear
I'm lookin for the light like a Jedi Knight
So I'm headed for Brazil on a red-eyed flight
Cause I gotta hit the festival (Tell em why) it's set to go
Four whole days at a very high decibel
We cut loose and dance in the streets
All the way down to Copacabana Beach
And when it's all over recovery mode
I'm out in Ipanema to relax and reload
Cause I think we got a you'd show tomorrow
And I have to go to São Paulo - I know
Andy's at a soccer game, Rod's in a speedo
I'm not Michael Caine but I _Blame it on Rio_
[ CHORUS ]
You gotta go to Rio, go to Rio with me
If you want to carnival, carnival with me
Cause you need to get away, get away with me
And we're gonna do it now, do it now with me
If you gotta go to Rio, go to Rio with me
If you want to carnival, carnival with me
Cause you need to get away, get away with me
To
(Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro)
[ VERSE 2 ]
Get off the sofa, let's bossanova
Come and do la cosa nostra
And we're gonna make it like presto
Alakazaam, out with my man windjam on the catamaran
It's Rio de Janeiro, nail the map with a thumb tack
And before you unpack you wish you could come back
(Why?) Because the weather's warm and toasty like an oven mitt
And I'd be lyin if I said I wasn't lovin it
Watch the palm trees sway in the breeze
Beautiful girls talkin to me in Portuguese
I do ( ? ) nada, which means the minimum
Sippin Brazilian coffee with a bit of cinnamon
Do you find the daily grind is inescapable?
Have a rest from the stress ( ? )
There's no other place to go (bro) it's the apex
Talk to your boss and save up your paychecks
We gotta
Let's go, let's go
Let's go, let's go
Let's go, let's go
We gotta go
Let's go, let's go
(Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro)
[ CHORUS ]
You gotta go to Rio, go to Rio with me
If you want to carnival, carnival with me
Cause you need to get away, get away with me
And we're gonna do it now, do it now with me
You gotta go to Rio, go to Rio with me
If you want to carnival, carnival with me
Cause you need to get away, get away with me
To
(Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro)
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The Ugly Duckling's song Rio De Janeiro depicts the beauty and excitement of Rio De Janeiro, a city in Brazil. The first verse starts with a general invitation to visit Rio De Janeiro anytime in the year as the weather remains warm and sunny throughout the year. The lyrics mention that Rio De Janeiro is a great place to find love, and the singer encourages the listener to give him a few minutes of attention while he explains why they should visit. The singer then compares himself to a 'Jedi Knight' looking for light and heading to Brazil, specifically for the 'festival' that is set to go on for four days. The partygoers dance in the streets, heading all the way down to Copacabana Beach, and recover by relaxing and reloading in Ipanema, from where they head to São Paulo for a show. The lyrics also mention the band's members, Andy, who is at a soccer game, and Rod, who is wearing a speedo. The song ends with a chorus, urging the listener to go to Rio De Janeiro for the carnival and to get away from the daily stress.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you can come visit any time of year
Rio de Janeiro is a great place to visit throughout the year
And the sun is shinin and the skies are clear
The weather in Rio de Janeiro is perfect for enjoying the outdoors
If you're lookin for love you can find it here
Rio de Janeiro offers plenty of opportunities for love and romance
So give Diz a couple minutes up inside your ear
Listen to Diz's advice on why you should go to Rio de Janeiro
I'm lookin for the light like a Jedi Knight
I am seeking enlightenment and adventure in Rio de Janeiro
So I'm headed for Brazil on a red-eyed flight
I am taking an overnight flight to Brazil to arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Cause I gotta hit the festival (Tell em why) it's set to go
I have to attend the festival in Rio de Janeiro because it's a must-see
Four whole days at a very high decibel
The festival in Rio de Janeiro is a four-day event with loud music
We cut loose and dance in the streets
People in Rio de Janeiro celebrate by dancing in the streets
All the way down to Copacabana Beach
The festivities in Rio de Janeiro extend all the way to Copacabana Beach
And when it's all over recovery mode
After the festival is over, it's time to relax and recover
I'm out in Ipanema to relax and reload
I am taking a break in Ipanema to unwind and recharge
Cause I think we got a you'd show tomorrow
I have a show in Rio de Janeiro the following day
And I have to go to São Paulo - I know
I have to travel to São Paulo after my show in Rio de Janeiro
Andy's at a soccer game, Rod's in a speedo
My friends are also having fun in Rio de Janeiro, with Andy watching soccer and Rod wearing a speedo
I'm not Michael Caine but I _Blame it on Rio_
I may not know everything about Rio de Janeiro, but I'm still having a great time here like Michael Caine's movie Blame it on Rio
You gotta go to Rio, go to Rio with me
I highly recommend that you come to Rio de Janeiro with me
If you want to carnival, carnival with me
If you want to experience the carnival in Rio de Janeiro, come with me
Cause you need to get away, get away with me
You need a break and a getaway, so come with me to Rio de Janeiro
And we're gonna do it now, do it now with me
Let's do it now, together in Rio de Janeiro
Get off the sofa, let's bossanova
Let's get up and dance to the bossa nova music of Rio de Janeiro
Come and do la cosa nostra
Let's experience the culture and traditions of Rio de Janeiro together
And we're gonna make it like presto
We'll make the trip happen quickly and efficiently
Alakazaam, out with my man windjam on the catamaran
Abracadabra, I'm out on a catamaran with my friend Windjam in Rio de Janeiro
It's Rio de Janeiro, nail the map with a thumb tack
This is Rio de Janeiro, let's mark it on the map with a thumtack
And before you unpack you wish you could come back
You will fall in love with Rio de Janeiro and want to come back even before you finish unpacking
Because the weather's warm and toasty like an oven mitt
The weather in Rio de Janeiro is warm and pleasant
And I'd be lyin if I said I wasn't lovin it
I love Rio de Janeiro and would not lie about it
Watch the palm trees sway in the breeze
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of palm trees swaying in the breeze
Beautiful girls talkin to me in Portuguese
I am fascinated by the beautiful girls who speak Portuguese with me
I do ( ? ) nada, which means the minimum
I am doing the minimum and just relaxing in Rio de Janeiro
Sippin Brazilian coffee with a bit of cinnamon
I am enjoying a cup of Brazilian coffee with a touch of cinnamon
Do you find the daily grind is inescapable?
Do you ever feel stuck in the daily routine that you cannot escape?
Have a rest from the stress ( ? )
Take a break from the stressful routine and relax in Rio de Janeiro
There's no other place to go (bro) it's the apex
There is nowhere else to go that can beat Rio de Janeiro, it's the pinnacle
Talk to your boss and save up your paychecks
Talk to your boss, save up money and come to Rio de Janeiro
Let's go, let's go
Let's go to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is the place to be
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Franzibald
I wish this album would be put on Spotify, I would definitely give it a few listens.
Matt Seltzer
Buy it
Casey M
It is!
Christian Wright
Young einstein is such an underrated producer, never heard him make one shit beat, they are literally all amazing. props to UD for doing their thing and always keeping it fresh!
Douglas N
You guys definetely deserves more views, this song is the best rap about rio I've heard in a while.
Salute from Brazil, Florianópolis.
Sapient
Thank God I found this group, they make my day everyday LOL!
Sapient
@freshmode You deserve it, your work is amazing! ^^
Ugly Duckling
That's very kind of you, your comment made our day :)
- UD
michaela
heard this song for the first time a couple years ago, don't remember where. I've been listening to it ever since, I always come back to it. so many happy summer vibes... one of my goals in life is to visit Rio so this song kinda hit home. When I go to Rio I know I'll be listening only to this song throughout the whole trip!!!
Cecilia Oginni
Took sooooooo long to find this track! Thank you so much for uploading it! Heard it on BBC world cup with Clarence Seedorf...fell in love with it straight away