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.
Troca troca
Jorge Ben Lyrics
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De presidente, a cartola popular
De troca-troca
Ele chegou lá
Com a sua simpatia
Gritando Fluzinho, Nense e Fluzão
No estádio do Parque dos Príncipes, em Paris
Onde o Flu foi campeão
Troca-troca, troca-troca
Quero ver trocar
Se não troca, o homem troca
É melhor trocar
Fez voltar ao Rio de Janeiro
A época de ouro da capital do futebol
Troca-troca genial
Dando show, sacudindo e fazendo vibrar
Essa galera apaixonada tropical
Fica comigo
Fica comigo pela alegria
E pelo Mengão
Pela simpatia
E pela graça de Deus
Ele sorrindo respondeu
Eu agradeço a "consideração"
Informando que vai ter outra trocação
Troca, troca, troca
Quero ver trocar
Se não troca, o homem troca
É melhor trocar
The lyrics of Jorge Ben's song "Troca troca" talk about a person who has gone from being a president to a popular hat-wearing figure. The person mentioned in the song is well-liked and known for his charm and love for sports, specifically football. He is seen shouting out the names of different football teams and even watching them in the famous Parque dos Príncipes stadium in Paris. He has become a popular figure not just for his affiliation with football but also for his genius ideas in making the sport come back to the golden era of Rio de Janeiro.
The phrase "troca-troca" means "exchange/exchanging" in Portuguese. In the song, the phrase is used repeatedly to emphasize the importance of change. The lyrics suggest that if something is not working properly, it is better to change it than to stick with it. The person mentioned has been successful in bringing a new and exciting era to football in Rio de Janeiro.
The song also mentions the importance of staying happy and positive. The person mentioned has brought joy to the people through his kindness, humor, and love for football. The lyrics reinforce the notion that we should cherish the things that bring us happiness and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Veja bem como aconteceu
Let me tell you how it happened
De presidente, a cartola popular
From president, to popular figurehead
De troca-troca
By swapping back and forth
Ele chegou lá
He got there
Com a sua simpatia
With his charm
Gritando Fluzinho, Nense e Fluzão
Shouting Fluzinho, Nense and Fluzão
No estádio do Parque dos Príncipes, em Paris
At the Parque dos Príncipes stadium, in Paris
Onde o Flu foi campeão
Where Flu became champions
Troca-troca, troca-troca
Swapping back and forth, swapping back and forth
Quero ver trocar
I want to see swapping
Se não troca, o homem troca
If it doesn't swap, the man will swap
É melhor trocar
It's better to swap
Fez voltar ao Rio de Janeiro
Bringing back to Rio de Janeiro
A época de ouro da capital do futebol
The golden age of the football capital
Troca-troca genial
Genius swapping back and forth
Dando show, sacudindo e fazendo vibrar
Giving a show, shaking things up and making people vibrate
Essa galera apaixonada tropical
This passionate tropical crowd
Fica comigo
Stay with me
Fica comigo pela alegria
Stay with me for the joy
E pelo Mengão
And for Mengão
Pela simpatia
For the charm
E pela graça de Deus
And for the grace of God
Ele sorrindo respondeu
He answered with a smile
Eu agradeço a "consideração"
I thank you for the 'consideration'
Informando que vai ter outra trocação
Informing that there will be another swapping back and forth
Troca, troca, troca
Swapping back and forth, swapping back and forth
Quero ver trocar
I want to see swapping
Se não troca, o homem troca
If it doesn't swap, the man will swap
É melhor trocar
It's better to swap
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
EnriCooler
esse refrão é viciante de mais, não sei como isso não é um dos melhores sucessos dele.
sonia cury
Uhhhhhh...😥Saudades dos Anos Setentaaaaa, ouvindo hoje as 18:13 ,Domingo dia dos pais de 2021.😁😘😘
Malik Bkb
Doval !!
Edson RODRIGUES RAPHAEL
Bons tempos me lembro q um amigo 👦 tinha esse LP ele me emprestou curti muito anos 80
Margarete Silva
Que saudades ,grande jorge
José Fernando
Isso sim e musica, nao essas anita da vida. valeu!
Maura Regina
Quantos anos eu queria escutar essa música troca troca eu só a escutei na vila aliança nos idos de 75
Odilo Barboza
Exmo Dr Francisco Horta o maior presidente da história do Flu hoje com 83 anos homenageado por artista rubro negro Jorge Ben Jor pelas trocas de jogadores de com times cariocas nos anos 70 época de ouro do futebol carioca muita vida e saúde Dr Francisco Horta
Murta
Vi pela reportagem , german cano repetiu dorval outro argentino a fazer dois gol no Fla x flu após 45 anos.
Victor Matheus
Doval não deveria ter saído com 30 anos aquela época de jeito nenhum...