Right from the start, the band has shown their protest nature which lead the band to reflect social issues in their lyrics. Most of their songs look at immigration, social inequality and the conflict of interests that look down on human being. In 2002 the band began to play in Barcelona: the streets, the bars, the tube and the suburban trains were their first stages. The band was first noticed internationally through their contribution SIN PAPELES on the sampler LA COLIFATA, which represents the mestizo scene of Barcelona.
They dedicated their debut TRIPPI TOWN (2003) to the Plaza del Trippi (George Orwell Square), the place where they met. The album is a product of many different musical influences: a journey through reggae, ragga, punk-latin and argentinian folklore. A subsequent tour followed through Europe (France, Belgium, Italy, Spain). Lots of shows and lots of friends from all over the world… a great influence for their second album: ALERTA BIHOTZA!!! (2005)
It is a multicultural album that takes the listener to the reggae-punk energy the band irradiates in their live shows. For the production, the band enlisted Gambeat, Radio Bemba's bassist, who is the responsible both for the harder sound and for the elaboration of their extreme energetic live show. The album also counts on some special guests appearances: Fermin Muguruza (Kortatu, Negu Gorriak), Yacine (Cheb Balowski, Nour), Dede Trake (Cannabistro), Gambeat (Radio Bemba, French Lovers, Piratas Urbanos) and Lina (Azaiza).
More than 2 years and 300 gigs... A tour through Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Italy, Spain, France, Holland and Argentina... Now, CHE SUDAKA comes back with MIRANDO EL MUNDO AL REVÉS (2007), a new acoustic cd which is released together with a dvd including a documentary about the band, an interview and some other extra files. The album features some special friends appearances: Amparo Sánchez (Amparanoïa), Un Kuartito and Karamelo Santo (both bands from Argentina).
As when they played in the streets of Barcelona, their positive energy and the willingness to give it all to the audience are the most remarkable attributes of CHE SUDAKA.
Menino Da Rua
Che Sudaka Lyrics
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Ninguem se lembra de mim
O ministerio do interior
Ja esqueceu do mim
Fico com saudade
Da minha mae
Fico com saudade
Do meu futebol
Do meu carnaval
Menino da rua sou
Vai que vai
Minha vida vai que vai
Voce no pode falar
Menino da rua sou
Jogar capoeira do ANGOLA
No e bricadera menino vem ver
A cabeça no chao va saiendo de a um
A completar o role
Meu mestre me falo volta o corpo menino
Deja balançar
Menino da rua sou
The lyrics of Che Sudaka's "Menino Da Rua" explore the experiences of a street child who feels forgotten and ignored by society. The song conveys the impression that the child lives a lonely and desperate life, lacking basic human necessities such as shelter, food, and love. The child yearns for his mother and laments the loss of his childhood joys, such as playing football and participating in the carnival. Despite his circumstances, the child maintains a sense of resilience and determination to survive, singing "Minha vida vai que vai" (My life goes on).
The song also references capoeira, a martial art and dance that originated in Brazil, with the lyrics "Jogar capoeira do ANGOLA - no e bricadera menino vem ver" ("Playing Angola capoeira is not a joke, come see little boy"). This can be interpreted as a desire for a sense of community and belonging through participation in cultural traditions.
Overall, "Menino Da Rua" is a poignant and powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by street children, and the importance of acknowledging and addressing their plight.
Line by Line Meaning
Menino da rua sou
I am a street child
Ninguem se lembra de mim
Nobody remembers me
O ministerio do interior
The ministry of the interior
Ja esqueceu do mim
Has already forgotten about me
Fico com saudade
I miss
Da minha mae
My mother
Fico com saudade
I miss
Do meu futebol
My soccer
Fico com saudade
I miss
Do meu carnaval
My carnival
Vai que vai
It goes on
Minha vida vai que vai
My life goes on
Voce no pode falar
You can't speak
Jogar capoeira do ANGOLA
Playing capoeira from Angola
No e bricadera menino vem ver
It's not a game, come see, boy
A cabeca no chao va saiendo de a um
Head down, leaving one by one
A completar o role
Completing the role
Meu mestre me falo volta o corpo menino
My master told me to return, boy
Deja balancar
Let it sway
Contributed by Isaiah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adriano Lessa
Que musica legal!!! A parceria com Bnegão ficou top.
MCC137
MUSICA CON VIBRAZIONI ALTISSIME ! :-*
Titouan le bris
Thelokalize !!!!