Ludov is a Brazilian indie pop/rock band. The current line-up consists of… Read Full Bio ↴Ludov is a Brazilian indie pop/rock band. The current line-up consists of Vanessa Krongold (lead vocals), Habacuque Lima (guitar/vocals), Mauro Motoki (guitar/keyboards/vocals), and Paulo Chapolin (drums). Edu Filomeno was the bass player, but he left the group to study abroad. Bass duties are now divided by Habacuque, Mauro and producer Fabio Pinc.

Known in the alternative scenario of São Paulo, Ludov made its breakthrough in 2004, when the video of "Princesa", from their EP "Dois a Rodar" became popular in MTV Brasil, going to "Disk MTV" (Brazilian's TRL). This video was awarded as best independent video the same year at Video Music Brasil, the Brazilian version of MTV VMA.

Ludov's first outing, "Dois a Rodar" EP, featured elements from bolero ("Da Primeira Vez", the title track), rock ballads ("Aconteceu"), pop guitar rock ("Trânsito"), beatlesque pop ("Princesa", including borrowed chords and harmonies from Vanessa and Mauro) and waltz-timed lounge music ("Melancolia").

They released their first album into a Major Label, "O Exercício das Pequenas Coisas" in September 2005. This album had a lot more keyboards and leans toward a poppier sound. Besides pop and rock ("Sério", "Estrelas"), there are more ballads ("É Só Saudade", "Dorme Em Paz" and "Kriptonita"), some MPB ("Esquece e Vai Sorrir") and jovem guarda ("O Dia em Que Seremos Felizes"). Mauro and Habacuque sing lead one song each (piano pop "Sete Anos" and guitar pop "Elastano", respectively).

After cutting four videos ("Kriptonita", "Estrelas", "Dorme Em Paz" and "Esquece e Vai Sorrir"), Ludov recorded a Portuguese version to the song "What I've Been Looking For" from High School Musical (and a accompanying video aired at Brazilian Disney Channel) and released a single ("Sintonia").

Their second album, "Disco Paralelo", was released in June 2007. The band changed slightly their musical style, relying significantly less on keyboards and more on guitars, resulting in a livelier beat.

Aconteceu
Ludov Lyrics

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Estrelei um papel que não era meu
na sua vida
Não tive talento
Fui desatento
Não decorei sua cor preferida
Não tive saída
Aconteceu

E num palco vazio você me deixou
a luz se apagou
Não li o roteiro
se o mundo inteiro
pudesse aplaudir a cena que eu inventei pra nós dois
Mas não tenho escolha
Agora adeus, adeus
Não tenho escolha
Adeus

(eu peço desculpas)
Adeus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ludov's song "Aconteceu" are a confession of someone who failed to be present in their loved one's life. The singer admits to not having the talent to be a good partner and not being attentive to their partner's needs and desires - represented by not knowing their favorite color. As a result, the relationship ended abruptly and the singer was left alone on an empty stage, with the lights turned off. The metaphor of the stage suggests that the singer was performing a role, trying to create a perfect scene for them and their partner, but failed to follow the actual script, and the relationship ended as a result.

The phrase "Não tive escolha, aconteceu" ("I had no choice, it happened") is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the sense of regret and helplessness of the singer. They blame themselves for the failed relationship but also acknowledge that it was a result of their actions, or lack thereof. The final lines of the song, "Adeus, eu peço desculpas" ("Goodbye, I apologize") show that the singer is trying to make amends and seek forgiveness, but knows that it might be too late.

Overall, "Aconteceu" is a poignant song about regret, missed opportunities, and the consequences of not being present in a relationship. It shows that relationships require effort, attention, and dedication, and that failing to provide those things can lead to heartbreak and loneliness.

Line by Line Meaning

Estrelei um papel que não era meu
I played a role in your life that wasn't my own

na sua vida
in your life

Não tive talento
I didn't have the talent

Fui desatento
I was careless

Não decorei sua cor preferida
I didn't memorize your favorite color

Não tive saída
I had no way out

Aconteceu
It happened

E num palco vazio você me deixou
And on an empty stage you left me

a luz se apagou
The light went out

Não li o roteiro
I didn't read the script

se o mundo inteiro
even if the whole world