Mukeka di Rato was formed in the beginning of 1995, in the city of Vila Vel… Read Full Bio ↴Mukeka di Rato was formed in the beginning of 1995, in the city of Vila Velha, Brazil. They aimed to make fast hardcore music with Portuguese lyrics. The band was formed in 1995 with Sandro (vocals), Mozine (bass), Dudu (guitars) and Brek (drums). In 2001 Sandro left the band and Bebê took his position until 2006 when he left the group for personal and musical reasons. Sandro then came back to the original band formation.

Their name was chosen after reading a magazine article which told the story of some Pernambuco’s citizens who used to eat mice found on garbage.
Mukeka di Rato with two K’s was supposed to sound like some crust bands from Finland to which they used to listen. It also represents the sarcasm that appears as a peculiarity in their lyrics and band posture throughout the years.

Albms:
* Pasqualin na Terra do Xupa-Cabra (1997)
* Gaiola (1999)
* Acabar com Você (2001)
* Burzum Marley (EP/????)
* Máquina de Fazer (2005)
* Carne (2007)

Current lineup:
Sandro -- vocals
Paulista -- guitars
Mozine -- bass
Brek -- drums

Jogo do Bicho
Mukeka di Rato Lyrics

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Ninho de cobras
Balaio de gatos
Loca de escorpiões
Camaleões dissimulados

Presas ingênuas
Assassinos camuflados
Acordo não declarados

Deturpação dos fatos

Encruzilhada da vida
Granada acionada
Artilharia intensa
Bombardeios em sequência

O jogo do bicho

Ninho de cobras
Presas ingênuas
Balaio de gatos
Assassinos camuflados
Loca de escorpiões
Acordo não declarados
Camaleões dissimulados
Deturpação dos fatos

O jogo do bicho

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mukeka di Rato's "Jogo do Bicho" are filled with dark and foreboding imagery that paint a picture of a world where danger and deceit lurk around every corner. The opening lines describe a "nest of snakes," a "basket of cats," and a "crazy place of scorpions," alluding to the treacherous environment in which the song's characters find themselves. The next lines use animal metaphors to describe the people in this world, with "naive prey" and "camouflaged assassins" lurking around every corner. The final lines speak to the chaos and violence that surrounds them, with mentions of explosives, artillery, and bomb attacks.

Taken as a whole, "Jogo do Bicho" speaks to the corruption and danger that can take over a society when powerful forces are allowed to operate in secrecy and without accountability. In the song's world, even the supposedly innocent and simple game of "jogo do bicho" (a Brazilian form of gambling) is tainted by this pervasive sense of danger and mistrust. The lyrics warn of the dangers of living in a world where truth and justice are constantly under attack, and where darkness can infiltrate even the most seemingly benign elements of daily life.

Line by Line Meaning

Ninho de cobras
A dangerous and complex situation where treacherous people scheme against each other.

Balaio de gatos
A chaotic environment where everyone is trying to outdo each other.

Loca de escorpiões
A place where people are constantly looking to harm others, whether intentionally or not.

Camaleões dissimulados
People who are able to blend in and hide their true intentions, making it difficult to know who to trust.

Presas ingênuas
People who are innocent and unaware of the danger around them.

Assassinos camuflados
People who are out to harm others, but are able to hide their true intentions.

Acordo não declarados
Secret agreements and alliances between people that are not openly discussed.

Deturpação dos fatos
Misrepresentation of the truth to deceive others.

Encruzilhada da vida
A critical point in life where important decisions must be made.

Granada acionada
A potentially explosive situation that could lead to dire consequences.

Artilharia intensa
Intense and aggressive attacks from all sides.