Jorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previ… Read Full Bio ↴Jorge Duílio Lima Meneses, known professionally as Jorge Ben Jor, and previously as Jorge Ben, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and musician.

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.

Pula Baú
Jorge Ben Lyrics

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Pula baú quem quer eu não
Pula baú quem quer irmão

Se tem homem não tem mulher
Se tem mulher homem tem montão
É por isso que eu não vou lá
Porque

Pula baú quem quer eu não
Pula baú quem quer irmão

Pois é só você chegar
E perguntar como é que é
Toda gente lhe responde
Muito homem e pouca mulher
É por isso que eu não vou lá
Porque

Pula baú quem quer eu não
Pula baú quem quer irmão

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jorge Ben's song Pula Baú speak about a lively and crowded party where people are jumping on a trunk. The repeated lines "Pula baú quem quer eu não, Pula baú quem quer irmão" mean "Jump on the trunk if you want, I don't want to jump on the trunk, brother." The trunk or "baú" is a symbol of the party and represents the energy and vibe of the gathering.

The song mentions that if there are men, there are no women, and if there are women, there are too many men. This line indicates that the party may be imbalanced in terms of gender ratio, making it less enjoyable for some. The singer in the song chooses not to attend the party precisely because of this reason.

The lyrics convey a sense of playfulness and humor, with the singer declining to jump on the trunk while acknowledging that others may enjoy it. The song captures the spirit of a lively Brazilian party and highlights the importance of balance and inclusivity.

Line by Line Meaning

Pula baú quem quer eu não
Those who desire can jump the box but not me.

Pula baú quem quer irmão
Those who desire can jump the box, brother.

Se tem homem não tem mulher
If there is a man, there is no woman.

Se tem mulher homem tem montão
If there is a woman, there are many men.

É por isso que eu não vou lá
That's why I don't go there.

Porque
Because.

Pois é só você chegar
So just go there.

E perguntar como é que é
And ask how it is.

Toda gente lhe responde
Everyone will tell you.

Muito homem e pouca mulher
There are many men and few women.

É por isso que eu não vou lá
That's why I don't go there.