DeFalla is a Brazilian rock and roll band formed in Porto Alegre, RS in 198… Read Full Bio ↴DeFalla is a Brazilian rock and roll band formed in Porto Alegre, RS in 1985. It was named after the Spanish classical composer Manuel de Falla (1876-1946), suggested by the group's first bassist, Carlo Pianta. Born with influences of new wave, rock, funk rock, rap metal, hard rock, thrash metal and, later, flirted with glam rock, big beat, industrial, funk carioca, melodic hardcore and miami bass.The band was recognized for the irreverent changes in its formations, its musical style and its aesthetic presentation. They were inserted in the rock scene initially in the alternative circuit of Porto Alegre and later in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, being famous the 90's presentations in Circo Voador(RJ) where they influenced and opened space for a generation of musicians and bands like Pavilhão 9, Ultramen, Nação Zumbi, Mundo Livre S / A, Pato Fu, Mamonas Assassinas, Planet Hemp and Marcelo D2.

The Woke Of Jo
Defalla Lyrics

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A sad wake up mister Jo
Wa-wa-wake it out Jo Jo
A sad wake up mister Jo
Wa-wa-wake it out Jo Jo

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A sad wake up mister Jo

Wa-wa-wake it out Jo Jo
A sad wake up mister Jo
Wa-wa-wake it out Jo Jo

Ah so mister Jo
Just line on floor

Just win little like a baby
But this guys a lot

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Defalla's song The Woke Of Jo are a repetition of the phrase "A sad wake up mister Jo, Wa-wa-wake it out Jo Jo." It seems like the song is trying to communicate a message to Mr. Jo who is going through a tough time. The repetition of the phrase gives the impression that whatever is happening to Mr. Jo is not going away and is persistent. The phrase "Wa-wa-wake it out Jo Jo" could be interpreted as a call to Mr. Jo to wake up and face whatever is happening in his life, as if the writer or the person singing the song is trying to motivate and support him.

The next verse is a little perplexing as it says, "Ah, so mister Jo, just line on floor, just win little like a baby, but this guys a lot." This could be interpreted in several ways. It could be saying that Mr. Jo needs to let go of his current troubles and lie down to have a rest like a baby. It could also be saying that Mr. Jo, despite his current difficulties, is capable of much more and needs to rise to the occasion. The line, "But this guys a lot" could be interpreted as saying that Mr. Jo is capable of so much more despite his current circumstances.

In conclusion, Defalla's song The Woke Of Jo is an uplifting but repetitive song that is trying to motivate and support someone who is going through a tough time. The song could be interpreted in different ways, but its underlying message is that despite whatever challenges someone may face, they can always rise above it and be more.

Line by Line Meaning

A sad wake up mister Jo
Jo is waking up in a sad state

Wa-wa-wake it out Jo Jo
Encouraging Jo to wake up and shake off the sadness

Ah so mister Jo
Addressing Jo again

Just line on floor
Jo is lying on the floor

Just win little like a baby
Jo feels defeated, like a helpless baby

But this guys a lot
Despite feeling defeated, Jo is still someone to be reckoned with

A sad wake up mister Jo
Repeating the idea that Jo is waking up sad

Wa-wa-wake it out Jo Jo
Repeating the encouragement for Jo to wake up and shake off the sadness

A sad wake up mister Jo
Repeating the idea that Jo is waking up sad

Wa-wa-wake it out Jo Jo
Repeating the encouragement for Jo to wake up and shake off the sadness

Writer(s): Carlo Henrique Alves Daudt, Eduardo Martins Dorneles, Ana Izabel Goelzer Meira, Flavio Moreira De Aruajo Santos

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