After his second departure from TNT, Basso began to perform solo, under the moniker "Woody Apple". It wasn't until 1995 when he adopted the stage name he became famous for, Júpiter Maçã, and formed the very short-lived project Os Pereiras Azuiz alongside Ubirajara Guimarães, Rogério Campos and Luiz Wilfrido. In 1997 he signed with independent label Antídoto to release his first solo full-length album, A Sétima Efervescência; with a heavily psychedelic and experimental sonority comparable to Pink Floyd's 1967 debut The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, the album was critically acclaimed at the time of its release and in 2007 was ranked 96th at Rolling Stone Brasil's list of 100 Greatest Brazilian Music Records.
Its follow-up from 1999, Plastic Soda, unlike its predecessor, was fully sung in English; to reflect this, Basso signed the album as Jupiter Apple. It was characterized by an increase in the experimental elements already present in A Sétima Efervescência, mixing psychedelic rock with bossa nova and jazz. Even though it also had a good reception, critics considered it a very hard album to listen to. After the album's release Basso temporarily moved to England, returning to Brazil in 2002.
Hisscivilization, his third album, was released soon afterwards, and was his most ambitious and elaborate work, composed of 13 mostly instrumental tracks, the longest of which opens the album and is over 11 minutes long. Basso experimented more with electronic music elements in this album, what polarized critics and fans alike. In 2003 he moved to Europe once again – this time to Spain – alongside his then-domestic partner Bibiana "Bibmo" Morena to work on further material; after a 4-year hiatus, both returned to Brazil and he released alongside her the collaborative album Bitter. In the same year he released his fourth (and ultimately last) album, Uma Tarde na Fruteira.
Alongside Tatá Aeroplano, he wrote and directed the short film Apartment Jazz, which was broadcast for the first time by MTV in 2010. In 2015 he began work on a second short, Jane's Nightmare; a trailer was uploaded to YouTube on July 15, but the film was left unfinished. He also hosted the short-lived talk show Júpiter Maçã Show on MTV.
Known for his extravagant lifestyle, Basso struggled with alcoholism and drug abuse throughout most of his life, and was undergoing a treatment for cirrhosis on his later years. On December 21, 2015, he was found dead on the bathroom floor in his apartment; his cause of death was later revealed as being multiple organ failure. His wake was held at the Teatro Renascença in Porto Alegre, and he was buried the following day at the Cemitério Ecumênico João XXIII
As Outras Que Me Querem
Júpiter Maçã Lyrics
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Mas as vezes me pergunto se eu não devia estar transando com as
outras que me querem
Mas quando eu te visito pra tomar um chá
E a gente começa a falar
tudo fica claro na minha mente
E a gente começa a trepar!
Eu creio que você as vezes queira dar pra outros carinhas no
pedaço
Não, não acho tão legal
No entanto uma questão da gente sentar e conversar
Mas quando eu te visito pra tomar um chá,
E a gente começa a falar
Tudo fica claro na minha mente
e a gente começa a trepar!
The lyrics to Júpiter Maçã's song As Outras Que Me Querem portrays a complex relationship between two individuals. The singer admits to having sexual relations with the other person but also questions whether he should be bedding other women who desire him. He then confronts the other person about his reservations and suggests that they have a conversation about what they both want in the relationship. The chorus seems to suggest that even though the singer has doubts about the relationship, the physical connection he shares with the other person is too intense to resist and ultimately leads to them having sex.
This song explores the complexities of relationships, particularly those that are purely physical, and the emotions that accompany them. The singer is grappling with his desires and the guilt associated with possibly wanting to be with other people while still being involved with the other person. The intimacy shared between the couple creates confusion for the singer, who struggles with whether or not he should continue down this path.
Overall, these lyrics build on themes of desire, confusion, guilt, and emotional turmoil, making it a relatable and raw representation of some of the challenges encountered in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu só fôdo com você nessa fase atual da vida que eu tô levando
I only have sex with you in this current phase of life I'm going through
Mas as vezes me pergunto se eu não devia estar transando com as outras que me querem
But sometimes I wonder if I should be having sex with the others who want me
Mas quando eu te visito pra tomar um chá
But when I visit you to have a tea
E a gente começa a falar
And we start talking
Tudo fica claro na minha mente
Everything becomes clear in my mind
E a gente começa a trepar!
And we start having sex!
Eu creio que você as vezes queira dar pra outros carinhas no pedaço
I believe that sometimes you want to have sex with other guys in the neighborhood
Não, não acho tão legal
No, I don't think it's that cool
No entanto uma questão da gente sentar e conversar
However, it's a matter for us to sit and talk about
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