Ira! was formed in 1981, by Nasi, Scandurra, Fábio Scattone (drums) and Adilson Fajardo (bass). But its final formation was only reached in 1985, when Ricardo Gaspa and André Jung (former member of fellow brazilian band Titãs) joined the band.
Their songs were strongly influenced by the Mod sound of The Who, the hard rock of Led Zeppelin and the punk rock of The Clash.
After making it big in the 80s, Ira! faded away in the 90s, regained some popularity in the 00s and eventually split in 2007, making it's comeback only in 2014, with a new formation that stays to this day: Nasi, Edgard Scandurra, Evaristo Pádua, and Johnny Boy
A Vida por um Fio
Ira! Lyrics
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O equilíbrio natural
Entre luz e sombra
Entre o bem e o mal
Meu Deus, o que vou ser
Quando parar de crescer?
Não sei o que vou ser
O açúcar me vicia
É a indústria do prazer
Há química em mim
Há química em você
A vida por um fio
Existe nessa terra
O equilíbrio natural
Entre o masoquista
E o sádico infernal
Meu Deus, o que vou ser
Quando parar de crescer?
Não sei o que vou ser
Quando parar de crescer
A vida por um fio
Equilíbrio... natural...
The lyrics of Ira!'s song "A Vida por um Fio" express a sense of uncertainty and a search for balance in the world. The opening verse talks about the natural equilibrium that exists between light and shadow, good and evil. The singer then turns to their own situation, expressing uncertainty about what they will become when they stop growing. The second verse refers to the addiction to sugar and the pleasure industry that it fuels. The lyrics suggest that there is a chemical connection between people, highlighting the importance of balancing personal pleasure with responsibility to others.
The chorus emphasizes the fragility of life, suggesting that it is hanging by a thread, relying on a delicate balance of forces to remain intact. The final verse refers to the balance between the masochist and sadistic tendencies within people. The singer continues to express uncertainty about their own future and the path that they will take.
Overall, the lyrics of "A Vida por um Fio" express the need for finding balance in life, both on a personal level and on a larger societal scale. The uncertainty and questioning tone of the lyrics reflect the difficulty of achieving this balance, especially in a world that can often seem chaotic and unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
Existe nessa terra
There exists on this Earth
O equilíbrio natural
A natural balance
Entre luz e sombra
Between light and shadow
Entre o bem e o mal
Between good and evil
Meu Deus, o que vou ser
My God, what will I be
Quando parar de crescer?
When I stop growing?
Não sei o que vou ser
I don't know what I will be
Quando parar de crescer
When I stop growing
O açúcar me vicia
Sugar addiction consumes me
É a indústria do prazer
It's the pleasure industry
Há química em mim
There's chemistry in me
Há química em você
There's chemistry in you
A vida por um fio
Life on the edge
Existe nessa terra
There exists on this Earth
O equilíbrio natural
A natural balance
Entre o masoquista
Between the masochist
E o sádico infernal
And the infernal sadist
Meu Deus, o que vou ser
My God, what will I be
Quando parar de crescer?
When I stop growing?
Não sei o que vou ser
I don't know what I will be
Quando parar de crescer
When I stop growing
A vida por um fio
Life on the edge
Contributed by Molly J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aquiles Amorim
Meu irmão que música!!! Som pra ouvir no ultimo volume! Viva ao Rock!!!
Luciano
vai levar um tempo pra alguém fazer um som como esse, isso é rock n' roll !!
Carlos Felippe
Viva o rock.
Musical Feeling
Sonzera....