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
Beatle George
Júpiter Maçã Lyrics
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Porque (ah!) não estou fazendo bem a quem me ama
Devia me converter ao hinduísmo
Comida vegetariana, mantras e krishna
Aonde foi parar aquele menino
Que (ah!) queria cantar como o beatle george?
Aleluia, hare krishna
Ah, aonde foi parar aquele menino
Que (ah!) queria cantar como o beatle george?
Aleluia, hare krishna
Krishna krishna, hare hare
Hare hama, hare ha
Hama hama aleluia
The lyrics of Júpiter Maçã's song "Beatle George" reflect the singer's introspection and longing for a simpler, more innocent time in their life. The opening lines express a desire to stop drinking because it is negatively impacting those who love them. The mention of converting to Hinduism and adopting vegetarianism, mantras, and the worship of Krishna suggests a search for a spiritual path and a desire to live a more peaceful and compassionate life.
The repeated question of "Aonde foi parar aquele menino?" (Where did that boy go?) reveals a sense of loss and nostalgia for a past version of oneself, specifically a time when they aspired to sing like Beatle George. The mention of "Aleluia, hare krishna" and "Krishna krishna aleluia" represents a longing for something higher, a call for spiritual connection and transcendence.
The phrase "Hare hama, hare ha" and "Hama hama aleluia" are nonsensical, perhaps intended to convey the idea of surrendering oneself to a higher power, letting go of material concerns and finding solace in spiritual devotion.
Overall, "Beatle George" evokes a sense of yearning for a simpler and more authentic self, while reflecting on the significance of spiritual exploration and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, eu deveria parar de beber
Oh, I should stop drinking
Porque (ah!) não estou fazendo bem a quem me ama
Because (ah!) I am not doing well to those who love me
Devia me converter ao hinduísmo
I should convert to Hinduism
Comida vegetariana, mantras e krishna
Vegetarian food, mantras, and Krishna
Aonde foi parar aquele menino
Where did that boy go
Que (ah!) queria cantar como o beatle george?
Who (ah!) wanted to sing like the Beatle George?
Aleluia, hare krishna
Hallelujah, Hare Krishna
Krishna krishna aleluia
Krishna Krishna Hallelujah
Ah, aonde foi parar aquele menino
Oh, where did that boy go
Que (ah!) queria cantar como o beatle george?
Who (ah!) wanted to sing like the Beatle George?
Aleluia, hare krishna
Hallelujah, Hare Krishna
Krishna krishna, hare hare
Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare hama, hare ha
Hare Hama, Hare Ha
Hama hama aleluia
Hama Hama Hallelujah
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Flavio Basso
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É o Brad
Letra:
Ah, eu deveria parar de beber
Porque (ah!) não estou fazendo bem a quem me ama
Devia me converter ao hinduísmo
Comida vegetariana, mantras e krishna
Aonde foi parar aquele menino
Que (ah!) queria cantar como o beatle george?
Aleluia, hare krishna
Krishna krishna aleluia
Ah, aonde foi parar aquele menino
Que (ah!) queria cantar como o beatle george?
Aleluia, hare krishna
Krishna krishna, hare hare
Hare hama, hare ha
Hama hama aleluia
David Pirajá
É um CRIME não ter essa música no Spotify. UM CRIME!
Qaio de Noronha
Vai contra a constituição não ter essa música
Yan
todo lugar que eu to c ta cara q isso
Viva Bem
Na Apple Music tb não tem! Uma ofensa!
João Alberto
Tem no Deezer.
Marcio Silva
Crime maior uma galera que se diz "roqueira" setores de uma mídia "global" subestimar o Júpiter
Felipe Testa
Na minha opinião essa é uma das melhores músicas dele, não sei o por quê ficou de fora do spotify, sempre que quero ouvir tenho que vir aqui.
João Baptista Matozo
Cara, nem Cascavelletes tem no spotify, é um crime.
Abay Orso
@João Baptista Matozo fui procurar lobo da estepe outro dia e pqp...nada. vacilo
Renan Baldez
Adicionaram recentemente ela no Spotify