There more than one artist called Brazzaville.

1) US band
2) Belg… Read Full Bio ↴There more than one artist called Brazzaville.

1) US band
2) Belgian funk band
3) Swedish ska band

1) Brazzaville was formed by David Brown in 1998 in Los Angeles, California. While on tour playing saxophone with Beck, David bought an old guitar in Barcelona and began writing the songs for what would be the first Brazzaville album, 2002. Since then Brazzaville has recorded an additional 3 albums, Somnambulista, Rouge On Pockmarked Cheeks and Hastings Street. The original version of the band included many musicians, although the core group consisted of Kenny Lyon, Joe Zimmerman, Joel Virgel-Vierset, Mike Bolger and David Ralicke.

The band has toured the east and west coasts of the US as well as playing shows in Europe, Russia and Kazakhstan.

In 2003 David sold everything and moved to Barcelona. There he formed a new version of Brazzaville consisting of himself, two American expatriates (Ivan Knight and Brady Lynch) and two local boys (Paco Jordi and Richie Alvarez). In 2004, Mimicry Records released a greatest hits record called Welcome to Brazzaville. The band's fifth album, East L.A. Breeze, was released in June 2006, and tracks are currently streaming on their myspace page.

2) Brazzaville (Belgian band) is a 7-headed band that produces an exciting, adventurous and especially a funky sound. The music is inspired by 70's jazz & funk, afrobeat and rare grooves.
They recorded their debut album “Days of thunder, days of grace” in march 2008 featuring four special guests; Zap Mama, Mo & Grazz & Zita Swoon’s Amel Serra.
They are working on their second album that will be mixed by Ben Lamdin from Nostalgia77 (Tru Thoughts).

Brazzaville already played the warm-up concerts for artists like Al Jarreau, The Neville Brothers & Marcus Miller. Last summer they played at the biggest Belgian jazz festival; Gent Jazz Festival and toured with Jazzlab Series. In 2007 they won the ‘Young Jazz Talent Ghent’ contest. ‘Days of thunder, days of grace’ best Belgian Jazz Album of 2008 according to the Belgian newspaper ‘Le Soir’.
The band consists of keys: Jan Willems, guitar: Geert Hellings, baritone sax: Vincent Brijs, tenorsax with effects: Andrew Claes, electric bass: Nicolas Rombouts, drums: Maarten Moesen and percussion: Amel Serra.
Contact: info@brazzavillemusic.com (C) Evil Penguin (record company)

3) Brazzaville (Swedish band)
Brazzaville was formed in Sala, Sweden as Tongue Gongue. Their debute demo from 1995 was given a 4.5 (of 4) rating in SA and was named "demo of the year" by Patrik Björk of Backstage Magazine. In 1996 and 1998 they played at the Hultsfred Festival.

They were signed to Deaf & dumb Records and in 1996 they released their five track CD Introducing Brazzaville. It was followed in 1998 by the full length album The Girl Is Allright..

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Brazzaville Lyrics

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Cumulonimbus forms
The mornings down here are warm
The smuggler has his charm
Smoking in the dawn

Under the Arctic sun
The submarines make their runs
The high-flying planes look on

The endgame has begun

Voce e muito gostosa
Mas tenho namorada ja

Land of the Morning Calm
Land of the Rising Sun
Land of the Atom Bomb
Tigers of Elam

Hey, o mundo caiou bem

I wonder maybe
If you could do the same

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Voce" by Brazzaville. The song starts with the mention of cumulonimbus clouds which are associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain. The following line describes the warm mornings which might be referring to a tropical or subtropical climate where thunderstorms are common. The mention of a smuggler suggests that the song might be referring to smuggling or illegal activities, which are often associated with thunderstorms as they can provide cover and hinder visibility.

The next lines talk about the Arctic and describe submarines and high-flying planes, highlighting the presence of military activities in the region. The endgame refers to a final phase or conclusion of something, giving a sense of an impending danger or the possibility of a conflict.

The next set of lyrics is in Portuguese and translate to "You are very tasty, but I already have a girlfriend". This line might refer to a possible romantic involvement or temptation, which the singer rejects by revealing that he is already in a committed relationship.

The remainder of the song mentions different lands such as the Land of the Morning Calm, the Land of the Rising Sun, and the Land of the Atom Bomb, which are also associated with conflicts or political tensions. The final line "I wonder maybe if you could do the same" is left open for interpretation but might refer to the possibility of others making the same choices as the singer and rejecting temptation or avoiding certain conflicts.

Line by Line Meaning

Cumulonimbus forms
The sky is cloudy and thunderous, indicating potential for stormy weather.

The mornings down here are warm
The temperature in this location is comfortable in the early hours of the day.

The smuggler has his charm
The person who is illegally transporting goods or people across borders has an attractive demeanor that allows them to elude authorities.

Smoking in the dawn
The act of smoking cigarettes early in the morning, possibly as a habit or to start their day.

Under the Arctic sun
Referring to the area at the North Pole where the sun is visible 24 hours a day during summer months.

The submarines make their runs
Submarines are traveling in a particular direction, likely either for a military operation or research.

The high-flying planes look on
Aircraft flying at a high altitude are observing the situation from above.

The endgame has begun
This is the final stage of a game or situation; the outcome is nearing resolution.

Voce e muito gostosa
You are very attractive or appealing, likely spoken to a female partner.

Mas tenho namorada ja
But I already have a girlfriend, indicating that the artist is taken and cannot pursue a relationship with the addressee.

Land of the Morning Calm
A poetic way of referring to Korea, which is known as the 'Land of the Morning Calm.'

Land of the Rising Sun
Another poetic name for Japan, also known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun.'

Land of the Atom Bomb
A reference to the United States, which is known as the 'Land of the Atom Bomb' for its development and use of nuclear weapons.

Tigers of Elam
A reference to the ancient kingdom of Elam, where tigers were native and became a symbol of power and strength.

Hey, o mundo caiou bem
Hey, the world fell well or perfectly into place, expressing satisfaction or contentment with a current situation.

I wonder maybe
The artist is unsure, but curious about the outcome of a particular situation.

If you could do the same
This line is incomplete on its own, but suggests that the artist is asking if someone else can achieve a similar outcome or situation as they did.

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