Formed by Rogério Flausino (vocals), Marco Túlio (guitar), Márcio Buzelin (keyboards), P.J. (bass) and Paulinho Fonseca (drums), Jota Quest honored the tradition of the good music from Minas Gerais and redefined the Brazilian pop-rock scene.
Their first record was J. Quest, where they drank from the disco era to create a whole new sound. Their version of "Dores do Mundo" (Pains of the World), written by Hyldon in the 70's, quickly gained the charts, followed by others, and they went on tour all over Brazil. For this first tour, they used to enter the stage with "black power" wigs.
The second release was De Volta ao Planeta (Back to the Planet), with another bunch of hits. The theme was "The Return to the Planet of the Apes" and they used to wear monkey masks in some songs in the concerts. The songs were also very funky and groovy. It's very hard not to dance to Jota Quest's music.
They tried different things in the third record, Oxigênio (Oxygen). It moved away from the dance floor, with richer melodies and sounds. Public acclaim and album sales weren't very impressive.
Back to the winning formula with "Discotecagem Pop Variada", their fourth album, they consolidated themselves as one of the biggest bands in Brazil. It was quickly followed by "MTV Ao Vivo", a CD/DVD showing one of their performances in a free concert at Praça do Papa, in their hometown Belo Horizonte.
The fifth studio album, Até Onde Vai (How Far It Goes), was recently released as they continue their successful journey of bringing good music and joy to the world.
Source: Wikipedia
De Volta Ao Planeta
Jota Quest Lyrics
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Todos os corações procuram a sua órbita
Novas propostas pro mundo
Novos encaixes pras coisas
Que ainda não estão no lugar
Atento às diversidades
Em busca da chacrete espacial
É preciso provar das loucuras
De volta ao planeta dos macacos
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Macacada reunida
Rapaziada sambando, xingando
Rodando na pista
Macacada reunida
Galera pelejando e dançando
Procurando uma saída
É... cê não tá sabendo não?
Agora é lei: "Cada macaco no seu galho".
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Que tá faltando emprego no planeta dos macacos
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Que tá faltando emprego no planeta...
The lyrics of Jota Quest's song "De Volta Ao Planeta" describe a world of chaos and turmoil, where all hearts are searching for their place in the world. The song is a commentary on the struggles and challenges of life on Earth, and the constant search for meaning and purpose. The lyrics reflect a sense of restlessness and uncertainty, as the singer describes the need to explore new possibilities and activate new ways of thinking.
In the chorus, the lyrics reference a return to the "planet of the monkeys," which can be interpreted as a metaphor for returning to a simpler, less complicated way of life. The repetition of the phrase "Nana Banana Nanananana Banana" adds to the playful, upbeat tone of the song, but also emphasizes the idea of returning to a childlike state of curiosity and wonder.
The song also touches on themes of unity and camaraderie, as the lyrics describe a group of people coming together to dance and celebrate. The line "procurando uma saída" ("searching for a way out") suggests that the group is united in their desire to escape the troubles of the world and find a sense of freedom and joy.
Overall, "De Volta Ao Planeta" is a song about finding hope and positivity in a world that can often seem dark and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Lá fora,
Observing from outside,
Todos os corações procuram a sua órbita
All hearts are seeking their orbit,
Novas propostas pro mundo
New proposals for the world,
Novos encaixes pras coisas
New fits for things,
Que ainda não estão no lugar
That are not yet in their place,
Atento às diversidades
Attentive to diversities,
Em busca da chacrete espacial
In search of the space showgirl,
É preciso provar das loucuras
It's necessary to taste the craziness,
Ativar novas possibilidades
Activate new possibilities,
De volta ao planeta dos macacos
Back to the planet of the apes,
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Macacada reunida
Ape crowd together,
Rapaziada sambando, xingando
Guys dancing, cursing,
Rodando na pista
Spinning on the dance floor,
Galera pelejando e dançando
Crowd fighting and dancing,
Procurando uma saída
Looking for a way out,
É... cê não tá sabendo não?
Hey... you don't know?
Agora é lei: "Cada macaco no seu galho".
Now it's the law: "Each monkey in their own branch."
Que tá faltando emprego no planeta dos macacos
That there's a lack of jobs on the planet of the apes,
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Nana Banana Nanananana Banana
Que tá faltando emprego no planeta...
That there's a lack of jobs on the planet...
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Waldeney Bessa Lima
as músicas do jota sempre levantaram meu ânimo, numa fase da minha vida com depressão, escutava as músicas e me dava vontade de viver valeu jota quest
Cícero Gomes Silva
Bola pra frente garoto .Parabéns pela sua vitória
Beatriz Pestana
choque de cultura!
Shirou Ogami
Beatriz Pestana
Raphael Cavalcanti
Zoando, pulando, sei que lá na pista!
Tsukanos 94
@Raphael Cavalcanti cê num tá sabendo não!
CRYSTALLAKE
choque de cultura... kkkk
Carl Johnson
Isso é um clássico do pop rock nacional
André Luís
Essa música é a cara do final dos anos 90, tanto que quando ouço sou imediatamente transportado para aquela época mesmo sem ter nenhuma lembrança clara de ter ouvido ela naquele tempo. Pra mim essa é a mais perfeita definição de algo que literalmente "marcou época".
DgO Brazil
Essa música é do ano de 1996