The sexy/quirky/mysterious Brazilian Girls were three men -- Didi Gutman (from Argentina) on keyboards and computers, Jesse Murphy on bass, and Aaron Johnston on drums -- and one woman, Sabina Sciubba, the vocalist. Sciubba often enjoys wearing lacy eye masks on-stage and sings in no fewer than five different languages. She was born in Rome but grew up in Nice and Munich before settling in Brooklyn, NY. She first came to record buyers' attention when she recorded two jazz albums -- You Don't Know What Love Is with pianist Chris Anderson and Meet Me in London with guitarist Antonio Forcione -- for the English audiophile label Naim. She described her meeting with the men of Brazilian Girls as "love at first sight and it moved as fast as the Autobahn." Falling into the new, playful downtown scene that was revolving around the Nublu club helped speed the band's success.
Like-minded bands like Wax Poetic and the Nublu Orchestra had made the club the hip spot 2004 for adventurous pop fans and Brazilian Girls' freeform, bouncy kind of jamming fit right in. Soon they had the Saturday night slot at Nublu, and the East Village press had fallen in love with them. Murphy and Johnston made appearances on John Zorn's 2003 album Voices in the Wilderness and every Brazilian Girl contributed to Wax Poetic's sophomore release, the Nublu Sessions, the same year. The Verve Company became interested in the band around this time, thinking them perfect for the more pop and progressive imprint Verve Forecast. In 2004 the label released the Lazy Lover (EP), which included the title track -- a chillout room favorite -- in its original form and in a remix by the quirky house producer Herbert. The group's self-titled, full-length debut Brazilian Girls hit the streets in early 2005. (allmusic.com, 02/06) The band's second album, Talk to La Bomb, was released in September 2006 by Verve Forecast, to mixed reviews.
In 2008, the band released a third album "New York City" - also to mixed reviews. In the interim, singer Sciubba returned to France and had a child. Unfortunately, the band announced in January 2011 that they had broken up.
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Brazilian Girls Lyrics
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Ooooh ooooh ooooh
Lazy Lover, Casanova
You roll over when I want more
I want more?
Oooh ooooh ooooh Aaaaah aaaaahh
Lazy Lover, Casanova
There's so much love
So much love,
So much love,
So much love
Why bother?
Lazy Lover,
Lazy, Lazy, Lover
"Ma sará possibile che sei ancora stanco, ma di che?
Lazy Lover
The Brazilian Girls' song "Lazy Lover" is a playful and sarcastic commentary on a lover who is lazy and uninterested in putting forth effort in the relationship. The singer addresses her "lazy lover, Casanova" who "rolls over" when she desires more attention and passion. The repetition of "Oooh ooooh ooooh" and "Aaaaah aaaaahh" in the chorus suggests both pleasure and frustration, highlighting the conflicting emotions of seeking love and intimacy with a partner who is unwilling or unable to reciprocate.
The song's lyrics are full of irony, as the singer questions why bother with a lazy lover when there is "so much love" out in the world. The repeated phrase "why bother?" suggests a sense of defeat and disillusionment. The line "Ma sará possibile che sei ancora stanco, ma di che?" in the bridge translates to "But is it possible that you are still tired, but of what?" further emphasizes the absurdity and frustration in the singer's situation.
Overall, "Lazy Lover" is a catchy and cheeky commentary on love and relationships. The lyrics capture the conflicting emotions that can arise when a partner is disengaged or apathetic, and the music provides a playful and upbeat counterpoint to the darker themes of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Lazy Lover, Casanova
Addressing their lover as lazy and a Casanova, implying that they are not putting in effort in the relationship.
You roll over when I want more
Complaining that their lover is not fulfilling their needs and desires, and instead just rolling over and not putting in effort.
I want more?
Questioning why they even have to ask for more love and attention from their lover, as it should come naturally in a relationship.
Why bother,
Implying that there is no point in trying to change their lazy lover's behavior, as there is so much love in the world.
There's so much love
Expressing that there is an abundance of love in the world that the singer could easily find elsewhere, without having to deal with their lazy lover.
Lazy Lover,
Repeating the phrase as a reminder of their lazy lover's traits and to emphasize their disappointment.
Lazy, Lazy, Lover
Further emphasizing their lover's laziness, indicating that it is a major source of displeasure in the relationship.
'Ma sará possibile che sei ancora stanco, ma di che?'
Italian phrase that translates to 'Can it be possible that you are still tired, but of what?', implying that the singer is questioning their lazy lover's reasoning for not putting in effort in the relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AARON JOHNSTON, DIDI GUTMAN, JESSE YUSEF MURPHY, SABINA SCIUBBA
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@jmenrico
I first heard this song in 2006 and ever since then, I've grown to like ALL of their music. I still listen to their songs probably two-three times a week! LOL, FOR 4 YEARS STRAIGHT! Sabina, Didi, you guys kick ass!
@DmitryINHARD
Still listen? :)
@reedsampson5769
went to see them by mistake...one of my favorite shows ever, she dominates the stage
@pischi9476
Thanks Tyler.
@deerdown3372
Midnight swims are the best playing this song.
@thatsquaredawayi
Sabina's voice is so lulling, so enchanting.
@nestigios
Man i still on the top of comments... nobody can see the greatness in this song... that bass player is tremendous !!!!!!
@tatianacp
AMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BRAZILIAN GIRLS CADA VEZ MAS, I SIMPLY LOVE BRAZILIAN GIRLS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I MET THEM
@robertwason1674
the bass absolutely kills on this performance
@Ebeard4988
First heard this on a shower axl shower gel commercial! Brings back great memories! Around 2006 I will always love this song and wish the band was still together!