Chico Science & Nação Zumbi (CSNZ) was the former name of the Brazillian ba… Read Full Bio ↴Chico Science & Nação Zumbi (CSNZ) was the former name of the Brazillian band led by Chico Science prior to his death on February 2, 1997. The remaining musicians continued on under the name Nação Zumbi.

CSNZ released two albums by the time of Chico's death, Da Lama ao Caos (From Mud to Chaos) in 1994 and Afrociberdelia in 1996. Both were critically acclaimed.

The band was the major name in the fertile musical scene in the Brazillian city of Recife by the 90's. Together with the Mundo Livre S/A band, they were the main voices of the Manguebeat movement.

The band integrants were:

* Chico Science - Vocals
* Alexandre Dengue - Bass
* Lúcio Maia - Guitar
* Canhoto - Percussion
* Gira - Percussion
* Jorge du Peixe - Percussion
* Gilmar Bola Oito - Percussion
* Toca Ogam - Percussion
* Pupilo - Drums

Côco Dub
Chico Science & Nação Zumbi Lyrics

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Cascos, cascos, cascos
Multicoloridos, cérebros, multicoloridos
Sintonizam, emitem, longe
Cascos, cascos, cascos
Multicoloridos, homens, multicoloridos
Andam, sentem, amam, acima, embaixo do mundo
Cascos, caos, cascos, caos, cascos, caos
Imprevisibilidade de comportamento

O leito não-linear segue para dentro do universo
Música quântica

Dona Maria, Maria
Eu 'to com fome, eu 'to com fome
Dona Maria Dona Maria
Dona Maria Dona Maria
Eu só quero te

Dona Maria, Maria

Eu 'to com fome, eu 'to com fome
Dona Maria, Maria

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chico Science & Nação Zumbi's song "Côco Dub" are a beautiful example of poetry. The song starts with the chorus "Cascos, cascos, cascos/Multicoloridos, cérebros, multicoloridos/Sintonizam, emitem, longe", which translates to "Helmets, helmets, helmets/Multicolored, brains, multicolored/Tune, emit, far away". These lines portray the idea of the helmets as a symbol of protection for the brain and the multicolored aspect highlighting diversity. This leads the imagination to the idea that people in different places can "tune in" and "emit" their own thoughts, but eventually, all are connected in their diversity.

The second part of the song refers to "Dona Maria" who is hungry and needs food. This line bears the emotional weight and accentuates the significance of the physical world and our need for sustenance. The verses towards the end talk about the non-linear bed that leads inside the universe and the idea of quantum music. The phrase "Imprevisibilidade de comportamento" (Unpredictability of behavior) shows the idea of chaos and how unpredictable the universe can be. The song is an open-ended, imaginative piece that connects us to the cosmos and life on Earth, encouraging us to explore and embrace our diversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Cascos, cascos, cascos
The sound of the percussion instruments (cascos) resound

Multicoloridos, cérebros, multicoloridos
The brains of the musicians are represented in the multicolor of their instruments

Sintonizam, emitem, longe
The instruments synchronize and emit their sound far away

Cascos, cascos, cascos
The sound of the percussion instruments (cascos) resound

Multicoloridos, homens, multicoloridos
The multicolor of the instruments also represents the diversity and uniqueness of the musicians

Andam, sentem, amam, acima, embaixo do mundo
The musicians walk, feel, love, and exist in every aspect of the world

Cascos, caos, cascos, caos, cascos, caos
The sound of the percussion instruments creates a chaotic but rhythmic atmosphere

Imprevisibilidade de comportamento
The unpredictability of human behavior is reflected in the music

O leito não-linear segue para dentro do universo
The non-linear flow of music transcends into the universe

Música quântica
The music is like quantum physics, transcending boundaries and breaking paradigms

Dona Maria, Maria
The singer addressess Dona Maria