Boogarins were formed in the Brazilian city of Goiania in the early 2010s. The project began as an untitled, recording-only entity, and before ever playing a single show, filling out the band to include a rhythm section, or even choosing a name, Ferraz and Almeida had recorded an album's worth of material. These recordings caught the ears of music hounds and tastemakers the world over, eventually landing in the hands of Other Music Recording Co., the label offshoot of long-standing New York record shop and cultural institution Other Music. Once signed to the label, the duo had to make haste in becoming a "real band" and quickly named themselves Boogarins after a type of jasmine flower. They titled their debut album As Plantas Que Curam, the English translation of which is "Plants That Heal." The band expanded to include drummer Hans Castro and bassist Raphael Vaz, and played their first shows in April of 2013. Their album saw release in September of the same year and the group toured internationally in support. After the tour, Castro left the band, replaced by new drummer Ynaiã Benthroldo. In 2015, the band issued their sophomore studio long-player Manual, again on Other Music. Their next record, 2017's La Vem a Morte was first posted on YouTube with no press leadup -- it was intended as a surprise gift for their listeners. The album was met with positive reviews and more touring ensued. Two years later, Boogarins returned with fourth album Sombrou Dúvida.
Biography by Fred Thomas
Hoje Aprendi De Verdade
Boogarins Lyrics
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Pois ação vale mais que mil palavras
Não vou pensar em viver
Pois só pensar não me levou a nada
Vou sentir pra não mais mentir
Vou agir pra não mais fingir
Eu vou ser pra ser
Hoje aprendi a voar sem sair do lugar
Ser pra ser
Ou não ser pra ter
The lyrics to Boogarins's song "Hoje Aprendi De Verdade" convey the idea of taking action rather than simply talking about it. The first two lines express the sentiment that actions are more meaningful than words, and that simply thinking or talking about an idea is not enough to bring about change or progress. The singer then declares that they will focus on feeling and doing, rather than just pretending or putting on a facade.
The chorus provides the central message of the song, suggesting that the singer has learned something important: how to "fly" without physically moving from their current position. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for personal growth or self-discovery, indicating that the singer has found a way to make progress without necessarily changing their external circumstances or location.
The final lines of the chorus sum up the overall theme of the song. The choice to "be" rather than to "have" suggests an emphasis on self-actualization and authenticity, rather than material possessions or status. Overall, "Hoje Aprendi De Verdade" encourages listeners to focus on purposeful actions and personal growth, rather than just paying lip service to lofty ideals.
Line by Line Meaning
Não vou falar vou fazer
I will not talk but rather act, as actions speak louder than words.
Pois ação vale mais que mil palavras
Action is more valuable than a thousand words.
Não vou pensar em viver
I will not merely think about living, for thinking alone has not led me to anything.
Pois só pensar não me levou a nada
Merely thinking has not taken me anywhere.
Vou sentir pra não mais mentir
I will feel to avoid lying.
Vou agir pra não mais fingir
I will act to avoid pretending.
Eu vou ser pra ser
I will be to be.
Não vou ser pra ter
I will not be to have.
Hoje aprendi a voar sem sair do lugar
Today, I learned how to fly without leaving my place.
Ser pra ser
To be for the sake of being.
Ou não ser pra ter
Or to not be for the sake of having.
Writer(s): FERNANDO ALMEIDA, BENKE FERRAZ
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Molodoys
Amazing band!
betoms01
Obrigado por postar. Demais!!!!
Glenda Nogueira
sou apaixonada
Thiago Rezende
Som fera
Thalia Katia Huaripata Osco
<3
Luiza Pova
<3
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lazy old sun kinks
matias barara
i love when neymar jr sing
Jesse Rivas
que comentário bosta, tenta de novo
Marco Brocchini
I hope you´ve got a parachute with you man, because for sying this big stupiditt
y you might be high as a fucking kite