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.
Rules Of The Game
Brazilian Girls Lyrics
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What are you to me tonight?
Other than
Something we know from the past
Is that a laugh we had
Girl:
Why are we here tonight?
Before the night is over
I'll be yours...
Boys:
Why do you think it's wrong?
Take my hand
Don't bother with cliches
I'm your man
Girl:
Who am I to you tonight?
Look at me
'Don't talk' he says:
Just let it be?
It's the rules of the game
The rules of the game
What can you do
There's some truth to each lie
Truth
To a lie
Lie to the truth in each truth
It's the rules of the game
Don?t ask me why
No one knows what is fair
Or knows how to win
You just get by
The lyrics of Brazilian Girls' song "Rules of the Game" are a conversation between a girl and a boy. The girl asks the boy why they are together tonight and whether he is sure about being with her. The boy replies asking why she thinks it's wrong and tells her not to bother with cliches. The girl questions what she means to him tonight, and the boy responds by telling her to not talk and just let it be. The chorus of the song emphasizes the rules of the game, the rules of being in a relationship or involved with someone, where there is truth to each lie and a lie to the truth in each truth.
It seems like the song is exploring the complexities and games that come along with relationships. The girl and the boy are questioning why they are together, what they mean to each other, and whether they should just let things be or confront their feelings. The chorus speaks to the idea that relationships often involve deceit and truth, but it's all part of the "rules of the game." The song ends with the realization that no one really knows what's fair or how to win, and sometimes you just have to get by.
Overall, "Rules of the Game" is an introspective and thoughtful song that explores the complexities of relationships and the games that come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you to me tonight?
Boys are questioning their present relationship with the girl. They are not sure what the girl means to them right now.
Other than
There is nothing else apart from what they know from their past together.
Something we know from the past
The boys and girl have some past memories together.
Is that a laugh we had
They are reminiscing about a happy moment they shared in the past.
Why are we here tonight?
The girl is questioning why they met up again tonight.
Are you sure?
The girl is asking for confirmation and reassurance.
Before the night is over
The girl is implying that something might happen tonight.
I'll be yours...
The girl is hinting at a potential romantic connection for tonight.
Why do you think it's wrong?
Boys are asking why the girl thinks the potential relationship would be wrong.
Take my hand
Boys offer support and assurance to the girl.
Don't bother with cliches
Boys are asking the girl to ignore conventional ideas about relationships.
I'm your man
Boys are telling the girl that they are ready to take on the responsibility of whatever happens tonight.
Who am I to you tonight?
The girl is questioning the intimacy of the present relationship.
Look at me
The girl is seeking eye contact and attention from the boys.
'Don't talk' he says:
One of the boys asks the girl not to engage in conversation.
Just let it be?
She is asked to not worry and be calm.
It's the rules of the game
Relationships and romance come with certain established principles and customs that must be followed.
What can you do
There is nothing to be done to change the current scenario.
There's some truth to each lie
There might be a certain amount of truth even in insincere gestures and attitudes.
Truth
Honesty and sincerity are important in relationships.
To a lie
However, sometimes insincerity is necessary.
Lie to the truth in each truth
Sometimes, even when people try to be honest, they might fail to convey a factual situation.
Don’t ask me why
An admission that they do not have a definitive answer to the relationship problem.
No one knows what is fair
There is no clear standard of fairness in relationships that everyone agrees upon.
Or knows how to win
There is no formula for winning in relationships as it depends on various factors and different people.
You just get by
In the end, one just needs to keep going and trying in relationships to make it work.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: AARON JOHNSTON, DIDI GUTMAN, JESSE YUSEF MURPHY, SABINA SCIUBBA
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@sugarfalls1
I have this CD and it is fantastic! One of my favorite songs on the album!
@lsnows
This band is just fabulous. It's like a mix between Snoop Dogg, KMFDM and Pink Martini! And somehow, it turns out great. I don't know how they do it, but I hope they don't stop.
@bunanrui
fantastic song - my brazilian girls favourite - and great video! I just wish they hadn't edited out most of the best parts on this "radio friendly" version.
@jkone27
Questa canzone è stupenda e questo video pure!lovely song and lovely video
@patricianunez2139
Me encanta....Rules of the game..!!! 💓
@joanisarmento
LYRIC? here it is! :D Boys: What are you to me tonight? Other than Something we know from the past Is that a laugh we had? Girl: Why are we here tonight? Are you sure Before the night is over I'll be yours? It's the rules of the game The rules of the game What can I do There’s no thing as a lie No thing as a lie Nor as the truth
@TykoEaston
sensual and emotive
@technoromeo
Wow, sabina y my hit!! love this video!! auuu sexi!
@Greg_Deep
James Bond music
@roumanbulto
no están explotando ya mucho el temita labios?