Novos Baianos (or Os Novos Bahianos prior to 1972) was a Brazilian MPB grou… Read Full Bio ↴Novos Baianos (or Os Novos Bahianos prior to 1972) was a Brazilian MPB group from Bahia that was formed in 1969 and enjoyed success throughout most of the '70s. Band members were Paulinho Boca de Cantor, Pepeu Gomes, Moraes Moreira, Dadi, Luiz Galvão, Jorginho Gomes, and Baby Consuelo, today known as Baby do Brasil.

Initially their sound was a fusion of psychedelic rock with traditional folk sounds, Brazilian as well as Latin, a style that is most evident in É Ferro na Boneca (1970). Their music began to gravitate more towards MPB, particularly due to João Gilberto's influence, who frequently visited the group. Their 1972 album Acabou Chorare contained the classic Preta Pretinha. The group had a strong hippie image and in same year, they moved to a community in Jacarepaguá. They left Som Livre and joined the Continental label in 1973. The band released records until their break-up in 1979.

The album "Acabou Chorare" was elected in 2007 as the best Brazilian music album of all time.

Eu De Adjetivos
Novos Baianos Lyrics

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Entre o passo e a conseqüência
Entre o passo e a conseqüência
Entre o passo e a conseqüência
Eu de a, de a, djetivos
Eu de a, de a, djetivos
Eu de a, de a, djetivos
Por todos os ladrilhos pisados, passados
Por todos os ladrilhos pisados, passados

Passando de risco a traço
Pra ser caminho
Mil maços de caminhos
Não vejo outro circuito das luzes da minha terra
As luzes são de fogo, aroma e tocha
As dúvidas e falas tranquilas na palma da minha mão
Eu vou por cima das minas, das minas do Rei Salomão
Não vejo um longo circuito das luzes da minha terra
As luzes são de fogo, aroma e tocha
As dúvidas embalam tranquilas na palma da minha mão
(Eu vou!)

Eu vou por cima das minas, das minas do Rei Salomão
As dúvidas embalam tranquilas na palma da minha mão

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Novos Baianos's song "Eu De Adjetivos" convey a sense of movement and exploration. The repetition of the phrase "entre o passo e a consequência" (between the step and the consequence) suggests navigating through life, making choices and facing the outcomes that follow. The repetition of "eu de a, de a, djetivos" emphasizes the personal involvement and agency in this process.

The lyrics also touch upon a sense of history and heritage. The reference to "todos os ladrilhos pisados, passados" (all the tiles stepped on, passed) alludes to a journey through time and experience, acknowledging the footsteps that have been taken before. The line "passando de risco a traço, pra ser caminho" (going from risk to stroke, to be a path) suggests that taking risks and leaving a mark on the world is necessary to forge a unique path.

The mention of "minas do Rei Salomão" (mines of King Solomon) adds a mythical and ancient element to the lyrics. It symbolizes the pursuit of wisdom and abundance. Additionally, the imagery of "circuitos das luzes" (circuits of lights) reflects the vibrant and diverse nature of the homeland, with its fiery, aromatic, and torch-like lights.

Line by Line Meaning

Entre o passo e a conseqüência
Navigating between taking action and facing the consequences

Eu de a, de a, djetivos
I am made up of adjectives

Por todos os ladrilhos pisados, passados
For all the tiles stepped on, left behind

Passando de risco a traço
Going from risk to line

Pra ser caminho
To become a path

Mil maços de caminhos
A thousand bundles of paths

Não vejo outro circuito das luzes da minha terra
I can't see any other circuit of the lights of my land

As luzes são de fogo, aroma e tocha
The lights are of fire, aroma, and torch

As dúvidas e falas tranquilas na palma da minha mão
Doubts and calm words in the palm of my hand

Eu vou por cima das minas, das minas do Rei Salomão
I go over the mines, the mines of King Solomon

As dúvidas embalam tranquilas na palma da minha mão
Doubts rock calmly in the palm of my hand

Lyrics © Editora e Importadora Musical Fermata do Brasil Ltda.
Written by: ANTONIO CARLOS MORAES PIRES, LUIZ DIAS GALVAO

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