As Frenéticas (1976 — 1984) was a six-piece Brazilian female vocal group th… Read Full Bio ↴As Frenéticas (1976 — 1984) was a six-piece Brazilian female vocal group that emerged in 1976 in Rio de Janeiro, at the height of disco's success in Brazil. Its members were Dhu Moraes, Edyr Duque (1946 — 2019), Leiloca Neves, Lidoka Martuscelli (1950 — 2016), Regina Chaves and Sandra Pêra.

A pop version of the stars of vaudeville and cabaret. This is how the sextet of dancers and singers who were very successful in the disco scene in the 1970s was defined. The group was born at the time of the soap opera Dancin' Days, by the musical producer Nelson Motta, who took advantage of the talent of six waitresses from his nightclub in Rio. Starting with short musical numbers between tables, singing young guard and rock hits, As Frenéticas began to sell out shows and soon became a national phenomenon.

Perigosas Peruas
As Frenéticas Lyrics

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Perua!!!
Tira e bota
troca, troca
sai da toca
perua!!!

Lava, passa, enxagua, enxuga
Molha, seca, enrruga

Sobe, desce
Veste, despe
Cuidado
Perua!!!!

Ooooooooooooooooh...
Perua!!!

Põe e tira (põe e tira)
Vira, gira (vira, gira)
Pira, pira
Perua!!!

Bate, leva, estica e puxa
e a festa continua
Tá na sua
Tá na lua
Perigo
Perua!!!!

Morde, assopra
Mastiga e usa
Rale e rola
Enxágua, enxuga

Tira e bota
Bota e tira
Vira, vira
Perua!!! perua!!

Mole, mole
Senta e rola

Chic, chic
Checo, checo

Overall Meaning

The song "Perigosas Peruas" by As Frenéticas is a playful celebration of women who drive perua vehicles in Brazil. The lyrics speak of the perua as a source of freedom and adventure, with the vehicle serving as a tool for the woman to explore and experience the world around her. The repetition of phrases like "tira e bota, troca, troca" ("take off and put on, swap, swap") and "põe e tira, vira, gira" ("put on and take off, turn around, spin") create a sense of movement and excitement that mirrors the experience of driving a perua.

The song also highlights the hard work and labor that goes into maintaining and operating a perua, with lyrics like "lava, passa, enxagua, enxuga" ("wash, dry, rinse, repeat") and "sobe, desce, veste, despe" ("go up, go down, dress, undress"). However, these tasks are presented as a necessary and worthwhile trade-off for the freedom and joy that driving a perua brings.

Line by Line Meaning

Perua!!!
Addressing a woman who is fashionable and attractive.

Tira e bota troca, troca sai da toca perua!!!
Changing outfits frequently and showing off one's style.

Lava, passa, enxagua, enxuga Molha, seca, enrruga Sobe, desce Veste, despe Cuidado Perua!!!!
Taking great care of clothes and appearance with frequent washing and ironing, and being cautious about preserving clothing quality.

Ooooooooooooooooh... Perua!!!
Expressing amazement and admiration for the fashionable woman.

Põe e tira (põe e tira) Vira, gira (vira, gira) Pira, pira Perua!!!
Changing clothes quickly in order to keep up with fashion and stay ahead of trends.

Bate, leva, estica e puxa e a festa continua Tá na sua Tá na lua Perigo Perua!!!!
Struggling with fashion and beauty while still trying to keep up with trends and stay ahead visually.

Morde, assopra Mastiga e usa Rale e rola Enxágua, enxuga Tira e bota Bota e tira Vira, vira Perua!!! perua!!
Exhausting all methods of taking care of oneself and clothes while still keeping a fashionable and attractive appearance.

Mole, mole Senta e rola Chic, chic Checo, checo
Describing a relaxed, effortless attitude towards fashion and style, but still staying trendy and fashionable in one's appearance.

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