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.
Quem Cochicha O Rabo Espicha
Jorge Ben Lyrics
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Não fique esperando o que Jesus prometeu
Pois ele também está esperando que você tome vergonha na cara
E saia por aí pelo mundo afora
Fazendo amizades
Conquistando vitórias
Em vez de ficar pelas esquinas cochichando
Contando prosas
Também não fique pensando que essas vitórias serão fáceis
Pois nesta vida de perde e ganha, ganha quem sabe perder
E perde, perde, que não sabe ganhar
Por isso você precisa aprender a jogar
Em vez de ficar cochichando, olhando o bonde passar
Quem cochicha, o rabo espicha, o rabo espicha, o rabo espicha
In Jorge Ben Jor's song "Quem Cochicha o Rabo Espicha," the lyrics discuss the negative effects of gossiping and waiting for miracles to happen without taking any action. The first line, "quem cochicha, o rabo espicha" is a Portuguese idiom that means "he who gossips a lot ends up in trouble" or "if you gossip, you may get caught." The phrase is used throughout the song to highlight the idea that talking behind people's backs can lead to negative consequences.
The second part of the lyrics emphasizes the importance of taking action and being proactive in achieving goals instead of relying on divine intervention. The line "não fique esperando o que Jesus prometeu" translates to "don't wait for what Jesus promised." Instead, it suggests that Jesus is waiting for individuals to take responsibility for their lives and make positive changes in the world. The lyrics go on to encourage people to make friends, conquer victories, and learn how to play the game of life instead of standing back and watching others succeed.
Overall, the lyrics of "Quem Cochicha o Rabo Espicha" emphasize the negative effects of gossip and highlight the importance of taking control of one's life and actions instead of waiting for external factors to change.
Line by Line Meaning
Quem cochicha, o rabo espicha, o rabo espicha, o rabo espicha
If you speak behind someone's back, bad things will happen to you.
Não fique esperando o que Jesus prometeu
Don't just wait for things to happen to you, take action.
Pois ele também está esperando que você tome vergonha na cara
Jesus is also waiting for you to shape up and do something meaningful with your life.
E saia por aí pelo mundo afora
Go out and explore the world.
Fazendo amizades
Make new friends.
Conquistando vitórias
Achieve victories.
Em vez de ficar pelas esquinas cochichando
Instead of gossiping on the street corners.
Contando prosas
Spreading rumors.
Também não fique pensando que essas vitórias serão fáceis
Don't expect these victories to come easily.
Pois nesta vida de perde e ganha, ganha quem sabe perder
In this world of wins and losses, those who know how to lose are the real winners.
E perde, perde, que não sabe ganhar
Those who don't know how to win often end up losing.
Por isso você precisa aprender a jogar
That's why you need to learn how to play the game of life.
Em vez de ficar cochichando, olhando o bonde passar
Instead of wasting time gossiping and watching life pass you by.
Quem cochicha, o rabo espicha, o rabo espicha, o rabo espicha
If you speak behind someone's back, bad things will happen to you.
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joaoarthur83
Firmeza TOTAL!!! 👽🙏🏽
@Paulistaninha
Sensacional!
@kwasibediako5980
Groovaço da porra! Bora pra cima e deixa de cochichar, gente boa!
@myrllamatos
não sabia que tinha clipe aaaaa
@geazielsilva5957
jorge benjor swing total
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Brasil ! 💛💚
@FabioPereira-tn6od
Do álbum músicas para tocar em elevador 1997 show
@henriqueschucman
nesta vida de perde e ganha, ganha quem sabe perder
E perde, perde, que não sabe ganhar
Por isso você precisa aprender a jogar
@Ale.tang8
psicodélico total
@TiagoLeitonez
primeira versão é mais legal