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.
Sobrenatural
Ludov Lyrics
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Folhas de jornal
A vida é curta, mas não é pouca
Máquina do tempo,
Bola de cristal
Sobrenatural é eu saber que não serei pra sempre assim
Me destaco de um álbum de fotografia antigo pra lembrar de mim
Dizem fiquei fora
por tempo demais
e aquele agora ou nunca ficou pra trás
O que não disseram
é que voltei diferente
e que o meu agora
é daqui pra frente
Nada me amarra
Passado é propulsão
Todos meus caminhos
Começam com um pé no chão
Hoje quando o sol saiu eu resolvi voltar
The lyrics of "Sobrenatural" by Ludov are contemplative and introspective, reflecting on the nature of time, memory, and personal growth. The first stanza describes various forms of record-keeping and communication, from books and testaments to newspapers, reminding us of the ways in which we document our lives and experiences. The second stanza invokes the idea of a time machine or crystal ball, suggesting a desire to see into the future or change the past. However, the singer ultimately acknowledges that what is truly "sobrenatural" or supernatural is the realization that he will not always be the same person he is now, and that he must find a way to move forward.
The third stanza reflects on the consequences of being away for too long, but also highlights the transformative power of personal experience. The singer returns with a new perspective, having grown and changed in some way that is not immediately apparent. The final lines suggest a sense of liberation and possibility, as the past becomes a source of momentum rather than a hindrance. Overall, "Sobrenatural" is a song about accepting change, embracing uncertainty, and finding the courage to move forward into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Livros, testamentos
Books, scriptures
Folhas de jornal
Newspaper clippings
A vida é curta, mas não é pouca
Life is short, but it's not insignificant
Máquina do tempo,
Time machine
Bola de cristal
Crystal ball
Sobrenatural é eu saber que não serei pra sempre assim
Supernatural is me knowing that I won't always be like this
Me destaco de um álbum de fotografia antigo pra lembrar de mim
I stand out from an old photo album to remember myself
Dizem fiquei fora
They say I was away
por tempo demais
for too long
e aquele agora ou nunca ficou pra trás
and that now or never is left behind
O que não disseram
What they didn't say
é que voltei diferente
is that I came back different
e que o meu agora
and that my now
é daqui pra frente
is from here on
Nada me amarra
Nothing ties me down
Passado é propulsão
The past is propulsion
Todos meus caminhos
All my paths
Começam com um pé no chão
Start with one foot on the ground
Hoje quando o sol saiu eu resolvi voltar
Today when the sun rose, I decided to come back
Contributed by Harper J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.