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
O Bom e Velho Rock'n'roll
Ira! Lyrics
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Me acalmou, me engrandeceu
Quem me despiu e me cobriu
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
Me conquistou, me seduziu
Me entorpeceu e encaretou
Me converteu em pecador
E quem morreu, ressuscitou
E quem partiu depois voltou
E quem mentiu, até blefou
O bom e velho Rock'n Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
Quem me abateu e me vendeu
Me conquistou, me seduziu
Me entorpeceu e encaretou
Me converteu em pecador
E quem morreu, ressuscitou
E quem partiu depois voltou
E quem mentiu, até blefou
O bom e velho Rock'n Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
The lyrics of Ira!'s song "O Bom e Velho Rock'n'Roll" talk about the transformative power of rock and roll music. The first stanza expresses gratitude for the way the genre has protected, calmed, and elevated the singer. The second stanza acknowledges the negative aspects of the music - its ability to weaken, seduce, and turn the singer into a sinner. The final stanza repeats the chorus, emphasizing the enduring positive impact of rock and roll.
These lyrics can be interpreted as a celebration and critique of rock and roll music and culture. On the one hand, the genre has provided comfort and inspiration to many people throughout its history. On the other hand, it has also been associated with excess, immorality, and rebellion. The lyrics suggest that the singer acknowledges both sides of the coin, and yet still holds a deep affection for the music, as evidenced by the repeated assertion that rock and roll is "good" and "old."
Overall, the song can be seen as a nostalgic reflection on the power of rock and roll to transform people's lives. It acknowledges the flaws of the genre, but ultimately celebrates its continued relevance and importance in people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Quem me abraçou, me protegeu
Me acalmou, me engrandeceu
Quem me despiu e me cobriu
The people who embraced and protected me, calmed me down, and built me up are the same people who stripped me down and covered me back up.
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
It's all because of the good old Rock 'n' Roll.
Quem me abateu e me vendeu
Me conquistou, me seduziu
Me entorpeceu e encaretou
Me converteu em pecador
E quem morreu, ressuscitou
E quem partiu depois voltou
E quem mentiu, até blefou
The same people who defeated and sold me, conquered and seduced me, numbed and straightened me, turned me into a sinner, died and came back to life, left and returned, and even lied and bluffed are the ones responsible for my love of Rock 'n' Roll.
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
It's all because of the good old Rock 'n' Roll.
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
It's all because of the good old Rock 'n' Roll.
O bom e velho Rock'n'Roll
It's all because of the good old Rock 'n' Roll.
Writer(s): Edgard Scandurra
Contributed by Charlie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jaelchevalier4286
Quem dá dislike não gosta de rock de qualidade.
@Fernandolui1
essa banda faz parte da minha vida, nunca vi uma essencia perfeita, pura, isso é rock!! vida longa pro Nasi e Edgard Scandurra, esses caras são eternosss!!
@mirandinha12
09:45 h. do dia 10 de Março de 2016, muita chuva em sampa e eu aqui no pc ao lado da janela, curtindo a chuva e ouvindo "O BOM E VELHO ROCK' N' ROLL ..."
@EmersonRibeiro-mv6ku
Sombrio.... perfeito...
@jeffersonsoaresbarbosajuni4654
Banda formadora de caráter, foi assim cmg.
@Tressino
o rock é um estilo de vida....
@LGSOR
Porra, algo melhor que Ira!? desde jovem vou aos shows dessa banda e dia 28 estarei lá no teatro bradesco para prestigia-los mais uma vez.
@emiilyzws
nossa melhor música
@sky7067
Sim
@m8oldschool737
Essa música é foda