Sangue de Bairro
Naçăo Zumbi Lyrics
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Candeeiro, Seca Preta, Labareda, Azulão
Arvoredo, Quina-Quina, Bananeira, Sabonete
Catingueira, Limoeiro, Lamparina, Mergulhão, Corisco!
Volta Seca, Jararaca, cajarana, Viriato
Gitirana, Moita-Brava, Meia-Noite, Zambelê
Quando degolaram minha cabeça
Passei mais de dois minutos
Vendo o meu corpo tremendo
E não sabia o que fazer
Morrer, viver, morrer, viver!
The lyrics of Nação Zumbi's song Sangue de Bairro are a tribute to the famous outlaws of the Northeast region of Brazil, who used to challenge the power of the government and the rural elites in the 1920s and 1930s. Each name mentioned in the song refers to a specific hero or anti-hero of that time, whose legend was kept alive in the popular culture of Northeastern Brazil.
The lyrics start with a roll-call of the bandit gang members, including Bezouro, Moderno, Ezequiel, Candeeiro, Seca Preta, Labareda, Azulão, among others. These names represent different stories of rebellion, adventure, and romance. The second verse goes on to tell a vivid story of what it feels like to face death, as experienced by a surviving bandit. Here, the lyrics express the fear, confusion, and uncertainty when facing one of the ultimate human experiences: death.
In a way, the song represents the pride and nostalgia of a culture that values bravery, resistance, and freedom, even if it comes with a high cost. The lyrics of the song also reflect the tension and oppression suffered by the poor and marginalized communities of the Northeastern region of Brazil, who have a long history of struggle against injustice and inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
Bezouro, Moderno, Ezequiel
These are probably names of people, maybe important to the singer or people in his community.
Candeeiro, Seca Preta, Labareda, Azulão
These are also probably names of people or places, signifying the singer's familiarity with the area or community.
Arvoredo, Quina-Quina, Bananeira, Sabonete
More names of places, which could either be literal locations or have some kind of symbolic meaning.
Catingueira, Limoeiro, Lamparina, Mergulhão, Corisco!
Again, more names of places, contributing to the sense of familiarity and connection to the community.
Volta Seca, Jararaca, cajarana, Viriato
More names, potentially of people or places, that are significant to the singer or to the community. They might be invoking the spirits or memories of these individuals or locations.
Gitirana, Moita-Brava, Meia-Noite, Zambelê
The final set of names, contributing to the sense of the singer immersing themselves in the environment and community.
Quando degolaram minha cabeça
When they cut off my head, the singer is describing a traumatic event in which they were brutally killed.
Passei mais de dois minutos
The singer is emphasizing the amount of time they spent in their disembodied state after their death.
Vendo o meu corpo tremendo
The singer is describing the sensation of watching their body convulsing in the aftermath of their death - a chilling experience.
E não sabia o que fazer
The singer is expressing confusion and uncertainty in the face of their sudden, violent death.
Morrer, viver, morrer, viver!
The singer is trapped in a cycle of death and rebirth, unable to escape the violence and trauma of their life and death experiences.
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andrey P. Rocha
Bezouro, Moderno, Ezequiel
Candeeiro, Seca Preta, Labareda, Azulão
Arvoredo, Quina-Quina, Bananeira, Sabonete
Catingueira, Limoeiro, Lamparina, Mergulhão, Corisco!
Volta Seca, Jararaca, Cajarana, Viriato
Gitirana, Moita-Brava, Meia-noite, Zabelê
Quando degolaram minha cabeça
Passei mais de dois minutos vendo meu corpo tremendo
Quando degolaram minha cabeça
Passei mais de dois minutos vendo meu corpo tremendo
E não sabia o que fazer
Morrer, viver, morrer, viver!
Eli Vieira
Posso assistir 1000 x, mas, sempre me arrepio com esse som...
Alex2021 Ale
Tem letra dessa música
Agnes. aquela sumida
Vc tem ligação espiritual com a História
Márcio Cruz Beserra
@Agnes. aquela sumida Eu também me arrepio , nads ver ligação espiritual kkkkk, a musica é do kct mesmo
rodrigo
simm muitooo😍😍😍😍
Anne Nascimento
@Agnes. aquela sumida quando eu escuto essa música também me arrepio é sinto como se uma voz gritasse, como algo que vem do âmago. E sim, eu tenho uma relação com essa história, indiretamente, mas tenho.
flavio santos
Melhor filme nordestino de todos os tempos melhor trilha sonora Brasileira sem Dúvidas alguma FANTÁSTICO Tudo combinou 🦀🦀🦀🦀👏👏👏👏👏😭😭CSNZ😭😭 orgulho de ser Nordestino 🇭🇳
militantes da fé
que bom seria que algum cineatra gravase um longa metragem sobre a historia vida e obra de chico
Otavio Vasconcelos
A melhor banda do mundo, ninguém conseguiu fazer o que Chico science fez, misturar todos os sons e cantar nosso Pernambuco para o mundo....uma grandeza de maestria, Chico science vive, se eternizou com sua arte.
Dri Freitas
Eu viajo pra outra dimensão. Chico eterno ♥