His characteristic style fuses rock and roll, samba, bossa nova, jazz, maracatu, funk, ska and even hip hop, with lyrics that mix humor and satire, as well as themes esoteric. Jorge's work has a unique importance for Brazilian music, as it incorporates new elements in swing and guitar playing, with characteristics of North American rock, soul and funk. Furthermore, he brought Arab and African influences, coming from his mother, born in Ethiopia.
He influenced sambalanço and samba-rock and was covered and honored by countless exponents of the new generations of Brazilian music, such as Mundo Livre S/A, Os Paralamas do Sucesso, Skank, Fernanda Abreu, Racionais MC's and Belô Velloso. Jorge Ben Jor exploded with the song "Mas, Que Nada!" and, soon after, ratified his talent with another great hit, "Chove Chuva". Two songs that were neither bossa nova nor samba. Purists thought his music was too modern. It was difficult for musicians at the time to follow him, so much so that his first albums were recorded with a group that played samba jazz at Beco das Garrafas, Meirelles e os Copa 5, led by saxophonist J. T. Meirelles.
Charles Jr.
Jorge Ben Lyrics
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Eu também sou um anjo
Mas eu não quero ser o primeiro
Nem ser o melhor do que ninguém
Eu só quero viver em paz
E ser tratado de igual para igual
Pois em troca do meu carinho e do meu amor
Eu quero ser compreendido e considerado
Pois não importa o que eu tenho
E sim o que eu possa fazer com que eu tenho
Pois eu já não sou não não o que foram os meus irmãos não não
Pois eu nasci de um ventre livre
Nasci de um ventre livre no século XX
Eu tenho fé e o amor e a fé
No século vinte e um
Onde as conquitas científicas espaciais medicinais
E a confraternização dos povos vai vai
E a humildade de um rei
Serão as armas da vitória
Para a paz universal
E o mundo todo vai ouvir
E o mundo todo vai saber
Que eu me chamo Charles Junior
Que eu também sou um anjo
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
Eu também sou um anjo
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
Eu também sou um anjo
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
Eu também sou um anjo vai vai
The lyrics to Jorge Ben's song Charles Jr. describe the desires of the titular character, who identifies himself as an angel. Charles Jr. states that he does not want to be the first or the best, but simply desires to live in peace and be treated equally. He emphasizes that kindness and love are more important than material possessions, and that he wants to be understood, considered, and loved. Charles Jr. states that he was born from a free womb in the 20th century, and believes in faith, love, and the scientific and medical advancements of the 21st century. He believes that humility and the unity of all people will be the keys to achieving universal peace, and that the world will come to know his name as an angel.
Overall, the lyrics of Charles Jr. express a desire for a world without inequality, where people are judged based on their character rather than their possessions, and where all people can live in peace and love. These sentiments are common themes in much of Jorge Ben's music, which often celebrates Brazilian culture and emphasizes the importance of community and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
The singer introduces himself as Charles Junior.
Eu também sou um anjo
The singer sees himself as an angel, someone who brings positivity and kindness to the world.
Mas eu não quero ser o primeiro
Despite his positive nature, the singer isn’t interested in seeking fame or glory.
Nem ser o melhor do que ninguém
He’s also not interested in being better than anyone else; he just wants to be treated as an equal.
Eu só quero viver em paz
The singer desires a peaceful existence.
E ser tratado de igual para igual
He wants to be treated without judgment or discrimination.
Pois em troca do meu carinho e do meu amor
In return for his kindness and love towards others,
Eu quero ser compreendido e considerado
he wants to be understood and respected.
E se for possível também amado
If possible, he also desires love in return.
Pois não importa o que eu tenho
The singer believes that material possession is irrelevant.
E sim o que eu possa fazer com que eu tenho
What’s important to him is what he can do with what he has.
Pois eu já não sou não não o que foram os meus irmãos não não
The singer sees himself as different from his brothers and sisters.
Pois eu nasci de um ventre livre
He was born from a free mother, meaning he was born into freedom and individuality.
Nasci de um ventre livre no século XX
He was born into a free world during the 20th century.
Eu tenho fé e o amor e a fé
The singer has faith and love and emphasizes faith twice, perhaps highlighting its importance.
No século vinte e um
He has faith and love in the 21st century.
Onde as conquitas científicas espaciais medicinais
The singer acknowledges the advancements in science, particularly in space and medicine
E a confraternização dos povos vai vai
He believes in bringing people together and promoting unity among all people.
E a humildade de um rei
The singer values the humility of a leader, someone who is empathetic and open to others' opinions.
Serão as armas da vitória
These traits will lead to victory in seeking universal peace.
Para a paz universal
The singer’s ultimate goal is universal peace.
E o mundo todo vai ouvir
He believes his message will be heard worldwide.
E o mundo todo vai saber
The world will know of the importance of his message.
Que eu me chamo Charles Junior
The singer repeats his name as a reminder of his identity.
Eu também sou um anjo
He repeats that he is also an angel, underscoring his positive nature.
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
Once again, the singer repeats his name.
Eu também sou um anjo
And once more, he tells us he is an angel.
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
He repeats his name for the fourth time.
Eu também sou um anjo vai vai
And finally, the singer repeats once more that he is an angel.
Contributed by Zachary N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MsOnlymoi
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
Eu também sou um anjo
Mas eu não quero ser o primeiro
Nem ser o melhor do que ninguém
Eu só quero viver em paz
E ser tratado de igual para igual
Pois em troca do meu carinho e do meu amor
Eu quero ser compreendido e considerado
E se for possível também amado
Pois não importa o que eu tenho
E sim o que eu possa fazer com que eu tenho
Pois eu já não sou não não o que foram os meus irmãos não não
Pois eu nasci de um ventre livre
Nasci de um ventre livre no século XX
Eu tenho fé e o amor e a fé
No século vinte e um
Onde as conquitas científicas espaciais medicinais
E a confraternização dos povos vai vai
E a humildade de um rei
Serão as armas da vitória
Para a paz universal
E o mundo todo vai ouvir
E o mundo todo vai saber
Que eu me chamo Charles Junior
Que eu também sou um anjo
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
Eu também sou um anjo
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
Eu também sou um anjo
Eu me chamo Charles Junior
Eu também sou um anjo vai vai
Jazz Mota
My name is Charles Junior (go go)
I am also an angel
But I don't wanna be the first
Nor be the best of anyone
I just wanna live in peace
And be treated as equals
Because in exchange for my affection and my love
I want to be understood and considered
And if possible also beloved
Cause it doesn't matter what I have
What matter is what I can do with what I have
Cause I'm not as my brothers were anymore
Cause I was born of a free womb
I was born from a free womb in the twentieth century
I have faith and love and faith
In the twenty-first century
Where the medicinal space scientific achievements
And the fraternization of peoples
And the humility of a king
Will be the weapons of victory
For universal peace
And the whole world will hear
And the whole world will know
My name is Charles Junior
And I am also an angel
My name is Charles Junior
I am also an angel ...
Risse
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
But I don't wanna be first (go, go)
Nor be better than anyone (go, go)
I just want to live in peace (peace, peace)
And be treated as equals (go, go)
Because in exchange for my affection, my love (go, go)
I want to be understood and considered (go, go)
And if possible, also loved (go, go)
Cause it doesn't matter what I got (go, go)
And yes what can I do with who I have (go, go)
For I am no longer (no no) what my brothers were (no no)
Cause I was born from a free womb (go, go)
I was born from a free womb in the twentieth century (go, go)
I have feet, and love and faith (go, go)
In the 21st century (go, go)
Where the scientific, spatial, medicinal achievements
And the fraternization of peoples (go, go)
And the humility of a King (go, go)
Will be the weapons of victory (go, go)
For universal peace (go, go)
And the whole world will hear (go, go)
And the whole world will know (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
(...) (Go Go)
From a hill of Paraíba (go, go)
Prince (...) (go, go)
(...) The Short Man
Risse
@Psic. Emiliano Bortolone Lopes My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
But I don't wanna be first (go, go)
Nor be better than anyone (go, go)
I just want to live in peace (peace, peace)
And be treated as equals (go, go)
Because in exchange for my affection, my love (go, go)
I want to be understood and considered (go, go)
And if possible, also loved (go, go)
Cause it doesn't matter what I got (go, go)
And yes what can I do with who I have (go, go)
For I am no longer (no no) what my brothers were (no no)
Cause I was born from a free womb (go, go)
I was born from a free womb in the twentieth century (go, go)
I have feet, and love and faith (go, go)
In the 21st century (go, go)
Where the scientific, spatial, medicinal achievements
And the fraternization of peoples (go, go)
And the humility of a King (go, go)
Will be the weapons of victory (go, go)
For universal peace (go, go)
And the whole world will hear (go, go)
And the whole world will know (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
My name is Charles Junior (go, go)
I am also an Angel (go, go)
(...) (Go Go)
From a hill of Paraíba (go, go)
Prince (...) (go, go)
(...) The Short Man
lekha v
Just realized they removed this masterpiece from Spotify. I'm now officially depressed by the dramatic turn of events...
Dixon10100
Yep
Kichoł Mosinnagant
It's back my friend :))
kevindigital1
Same for Apple Music 😞
Catarina Queiroz
@⃗ in brasil, spotify still has it
⃗
@Catarina Queiroz where is it?
ToucanStudio
The greatest melody ever written. Puts me into a trance whenever I hear it. Jorge Ben is one of the greatest artists to ever live!
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Erus Levi
I feel the same way, Jorge Ben is a treasure
David Burke
Found this guy on accident mid acid trip yesterday and haven’t been able to stop listening since