Since their beginning in April 2001, Mombojó has been collecting important experiences for the actual work of the band. In 2002 Mombojó was in one of the most important festivals in Brazil, and received great reviews from the press for their concert in the 10th Abril Pro Rock.
In 2003, the band was benefited by Pernambuco's government to record their first Album: Nadadenovo. Recorded and mixed in Recife by Igor Medeiros and Mad Mud (Leo D & William P), and mastered in São Paulo (Classic Master), the album soon got public and media attention. Nadadenovo has fifteen tracks with many local folk influences, local instruments and electronic samples.
On July 6th, 2007 Rafael (aka "O Rafa"), 24 years old, the trombone and flute player, who was always by the side of Marcelo Campello, passed away from a heart attack.
Splash Shine
Mombojó Lyrics
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me desculpa se eu não sou o que você quer
quero desabafar essa mágoa
segura minha mão enquanto eu ainda estou de pé
pois não vou mais ficar calado
sair de banda pra não te encontrar
anda, se manda, pro tempo não te pegar
creio demais em ti
nem vou escapar
quero poder reagir
olhar você sorrir
e não desabar
quero me livrar dessa culpa
me desculpa se eu não sou o que você quer
quero desabafar essa mágoa
segura minha mão enquanto eu ainda estou de pé
pois não vou mais ficar calado
sair de banda pra não te encontrar
anda, se manda, pro tempo não te pegar
creio demais em ti
e sei que não vou fugir
nem vou escapar
quero poder reagir
olhar você sorrir
e não desabar
The lyrics to Mombojó's song Splash Shine are emotive and honest, expressing a desire to let go of guilt and to speak openly about hurt. The singer apologizes for not being what someone else wants them to be, but acknowledges that they need to release their pain in order to move forward. They reach out for connection, asking the listener to hold their hand while they remain standing.
The lines "sair de banda pra não te encontrar" and "anda, se manda, pro tempo não te pegar" suggest a need to distance oneself from a particular situation or person in order to heal. The singer professes a belief in the listener and a determination to not run away or be defeated by their struggles. Ultimately, they want to be able to find joy in the other person's happiness and to stay strong.
Overall, these lyrics are about grappling with difficult emotions and finding a way to navigate through them with the help of someone else. The language used is poetic and vivid, conveying the depth of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
quero me livrar dessa culpa
I want to rid myself of this guilt
me desculpa se eu não sou o que você quer
I apologize if I'm not what you want
quero desabafar essa mágoa
I want to let out this sorrow
segura minha mão enquanto eu ainda estou de pé
Hold my hand while I'm still standing
pois não vou mais ficar calado
Because I won't stay silent anymore
sair de banda pra não te encontrar
Step aside to avoid meeting you
anda, se manda, pro tempo não te pegar
Move on, leave, so time doesn't catch up with you
creio demais em ti
I believe too much in you
e sei que não vou fugir
And I know I won't run away
nem vou escapar
Nor will I escape
quero poder reagir
I want to be able to react
olhar você sorrir
To see you smile
e não desabar
And not break down
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.