Fellini was one the most notorious São Paulo underground acts from the mid-… Read Full Bio ↴Fellini was one the most notorious São Paulo underground acts from the mid-80's. They recorded some of the most notable lo-fi albums of the period. Fellini was made up of journalist Cadão Volpato on vocals and multi-instrumentalist and journalist Thomas Pappon (also from Smack and formerly of Voluntários da Pátria) plus Ricardo Salvagni and Jayr Marcos. They fused European post punk influences with electro bossa, drum machine patterns and synths. Fellini released 5 albums, 3 on Baratos Afins, and 1 on Wop Bop and one on Rio de Janeiro's independent label Midsummer Madness Records.

Rock Europeu
Fellini Lyrics

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Rock europeu rock europeu
Uma punk varrendo, pal

Overall Meaning

Rock Europeu is a song by the Brazilian musician and composer Fellini, released in 1987. The opening lines of the song, "Rock europeu rock europeu uma punk varrendo, pal", can be roughly translated to mean "European rock, European rock, a punk sweeping, buddy". The song is an interesting exploration of the influence of European rock music on the Brazilian music scene.

The lyrics suggest a deep appreciation for European rock music, as it has influenced the punk movement in Brazil. The punk queen sweeping the streets signals the arrival and diffusion of European rock music in the country. The phrasing of "Rock Europeu" is incessant, perhaps indicating a stubborn adoration of the genre.

Furthermore, the song's message speaks to the power of a globalized society, where artistic movements can cross borders and impact different cultures. The song is an ode to the diversity that cultural exchange can create, and emphasizes that music can be a unifying force, particularly in times of political upheaval.

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