BIKE is a psychedelic rock band from São Paulo. On the road since 2015, the… Read Full Bio ↴BIKE is a psychedelic rock band from São Paulo. On the road since 2015, the group has released 4 albums: 1943 (2015), Em Busca da Viagem Eterna (2017), Their Shamanic Majesties Third Request (2018) and Quarto Templo (2019). They caught the attention of the public and specialized critics with a single on the 30th Century Records Compilation, Vol. 1, from the renowned North American producer Danger Mouse.
There are more than 400 shows in 16 Brazilian states, between underground stages and festivals, sharing stages with Os Mutantes and The Black Angels and 3 tours across Europe, passing through Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Wales and Scotland, with emphasis on performances at Primavera Sound 2017 in Spain, Festival Nox Orae 2018 in Switzerland and The Great Escape 2019 in England.

There are other artists that use the same name:

2. "Bike" variation of "DJ Bike"(Alessandro Dilillo a.k.a. Noize Suppressor). Italian Hardcore-Gabber artist and DJ.

3. New Zealand guitar-pop trio, Bike, formed in 1995, and was the project of Andrew Brough, formerly of the Straitjacket Fits. Joined by drummer Karl Buckley and bassist Tristan Mason the group released "Save My Life", a single earning them Most Promising New Band at the NZ Music Awards. They released a self-titled album in 1997 and followed this up with Take in the Sun in 1999.

4. Project of prolific musician Brian Grainger aka Milieu with a focus on rhythm over melody.

Boca do Sol
Bike Lyrics

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Há fogo na boca do Sol
O amargo na boca do Sol
Uma gota na boca do Sol
Uma gota não apaga o Sol

Eles ateiam fogo,
Eles queimam os livros,
Eles ateiam fogo,

A verdade é escudo

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Boca do Sol" by the band Bike. The song narrates a metaphorical depiction of the sun's mouth on fire, representing the intense situation in which truth and knowledge are being suppressed. The phrase "Há fogo na boca do Sol" (There is fire in the mouth of the Sun) implies that something significant and destructive is happening. It signifies a moment of urgency, where the sun's mouth, usually the source of light and warmth, now becomes a symbol of chaos, conveying a sense of danger and upheaval.

The lyrics continue by expressing the bitterness and harshness present in this situation, represented by the phrase "O amargo na boca do Sol" (The bitterness in the mouth of the Sun). This line illustrates the negative consequences that arise from suppressing truth and knowledge, emphasizing the detrimental effects of attempting to control or manipulate the dissemination of information.

The song then alludes to the individuals responsible for this suppression, stating that they light the fire and burn the books. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for those in power who seek to control and restrict access to knowledge, ultimately limiting the spread of truth. The repeated line "A verdade é escudo" (Truth is a shield) emphasizes the importance of truth as a defense against manipulation and oppression.

Line by Line Meaning

Há fogo na boca do Sol
The sun's mouth is set ablaze

O amargo na boca do Sol
The bitterness in the sun's mouth

Uma gota na boca do Sol
A drop in the sun's mouth

Uma gota não apaga o Sol
One drop can't extinguish the sun

Eles ateiam fogo,
They set fire,

Eles queimam os livros,
They burn the books,

Eles ateiam fogo,
They set fire,

A verdade é escudo
Truth is their shield

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Fumega, Diego Xavier, Julito Cavalcante, Apollo 9, Renato Cohen

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