1. Brazil was a si… Read Full Bio ↴There are four bands with the artist name Brazil:
1. Brazil was a six-man progressive punk group based in Muncie, Indiana. Brazil's style was at the same time psychedelic and intense in nature, conjuring up delicious imagery of sinister sci-Fi scenery with perhaps a dash of post-modernist philosophy thrown in for extra flavor.
The band was originally called "London". When learning that London had been the name of the first incarnation of Motley Crue, they then changed name to Brazil, staying on a geographic theme (also inspired by from Terry Gilliam's 1985 sci-Fi movie of the same name). Their sci-Fi themes and imagery may also be attributed to this same inspiration.
Brazil was also (for unknown reasons) fond of using French phrases and lines in their lyrics. Jonathan Newby's vocals, which are reminiscent of At The Drive-In/The Mars Volta's Cedric Bixler-Zavala's, often seem to have an unexpected French accent. Tours supporting acts such as Coheed and Cambria, Sparta, MeWithoutYou, Say Anything, Rainier Maria and Forgive Durden solidify the band in the modern rock soundescape.
Brazil has released officially "Dasein" (EP-Fearless Records), "A Hostage and The Meaning of Life" (Fearless Records) and most recently 2006's "The Philosophy of Velocity" on Immortal Records.
The band plan to release a final "post-mortem" ep release of 3 new tracks, 4 reworked versions of older songs and a live track as a digital download this fall titled "Ere I Am J.H." This release will be the flagship release on Newby's homespun label Elefant & Haus.
The final lineup of the band was: Jonathan Newby (vocals, Moog synthesizer, original drummer), Eric Johnson and Aaron Smith (guitars), Nic Newby (keyboards), Phillip Williams (bass), and James Sefchek (drums). The band had at least 8 drummers over time, including Nater Kane and others who were pulled in for tour support.
2. Brazil was an emotive hardcore/punk band from Iowa City that included Matt Davis on vocals/guitars from The Vidablue and Ten Grand.
3. Brazil were a rock band from Leeds, UK active circa 1999-2002. The group released the six-track 'This Is Future Wave' E.P., including songs such as "Pornstar" and "Flatline", followed by the Eatitfightitfuckit E.P. featuring the tracks "School Daze", "Sister Volume", "Charmed" and "Razor Queen", both in 2001.
4. Brazil was a Darkwave/Synth Pop/New wave band from Sisak, active in Yugoslavia in the 80's.
Hostage
Brazil Lyrics
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Feel the same?
Can you not see it?
Your lips are dripping poison
The feeling will last forever
The fighting is over
Won without a sound
...alone in a white room
e.x.s.t.a.c.y.
C.o.n.s.t.a.n.c.y.
R.a.p.i.d.l.y.
O.n.e. t.w.o. t.h.r.e.e.
and if I get the chance to lead one sheep astray
I'll pull the rope with aching teeth
There's something in his eyes
An angel can tell lies
The war torn streets of paradise
How hard the code is to /break/
Depends on what's at stake
Perpetual state of measure
The song Hostage by Brazil presents a somber and introspective look into the struggles of a solitary soul. The opening lyrics, "J'ai une ame solitaire" which is French for "I have a solitary soul," suggests that the singer feels detached from others and may be experiencing loneliness. They ask if the listener can relate to this feeling, wondering if they too feel the same way. However, despite the potential for connection, the singer seems to recognize a poisonous quality in the other person's words that may further isolate them.
The line "The fighting is over, won without a sound" could suggest a sense of resignation, as if the singer has come to accept their solitude. They describe being "alone in a white room" which could symbolize a blank canvas or a lack of stimulation, yet also represents a sense of purity or emptiness. The repetition of the letters in the word "Ecstasy" is used as an acrostic to spell out "constancy" and "rapidly," suggesting a juxtaposition between an escapist state of mind and the rapidly changing nature of life.
The line "and if I get the chance to lead one sheep astray" implies a desire to sway others from the path they are on, even if it means causing harm or being manipulative. The singer confesses that they will use every means possible, even if it causes them pain or discomfort, to achieve their goals. The war-torn streets of paradise could represent the struggle to find happiness and fulfillment, while the difficulty of breaking the code could symbolize the challenge of finding a way out of these struggles or achieving success.
Line by Line Meaning
J'ai une ame solitaire
I have a lonely soul
Feel the same?
Do you feel the same way as I do?
Can you not see it?
Are you blind to it?
Your lips are dripping poison
Your words are filled with venom
The feeling will last forever
This emotion will be eternal
The fighting is over
The battle is done
Won without a sound
Victory achieved silently
...alone in a white room
All by oneself in an empty space
Alone with no one...
Solitude with no company
e.x.s.t.a.c.y.
Ecstasy spelled with letters
C.o.n.s.t.a.n.c.y.
Consistency spelled with letters
R.a.p.i.d.l.y.
Rapidly spelled with letters
O.n.e. t.w.o. t.h.r.e.e.
Counting from one to three
and if I get the chance to lead one sheep astray
If I am given an opportunity to mislead someone
I'll pull the rope with aching teeth
I'll do it even if it's painful
There's something in his eyes
There is an expression in his gaze
An angel can tell lies
Even an angel can deceive
The war torn streets of paradise
The battlegrounds of heaven
How hard the code is to /break/
The level of difficulty to crack the code
Depends on what's at stake
Depends on what's being risked
Perpetual state of measure
Eternal state of calculation
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Guardian News
Armed robbers take hostages in deadly bank raids in Brazil city ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/aug/30/armed-robbers-take-hostages-deadly-bank-raids-brazil-city
ilham tlam
I don't live in Brazil 🙏 so I'm lucky 😁😁
Dave Bartosh
Okay, this is taking the term 'human shield' a little too far.
Enzo Braga
this is not the first time this has happened here, it has happened several times of taking hostages as a shield, not just in cars
Mary Hinge
the love of money is the root of all evil
Lincoln Wikipedia
Nope it’s the lack of money
Mary Hinge
@PowerMad Who are Cain and Abel?
amine dairi
More like the lack of money is the root of all evil
Mike McCants
It’s not right doing this but I’m not surprised it doesn’t happen more often. Most are in pretty poor in Brazil.
Mary Hinge
@PowerMad google translator required?