On their first album, O Terço was not yet full on prog, but it is a seminal work in the history Brazilian progressive music. There are obvious influences of the Moody Blues, and Pink Floyd. "O Terço II" would see them moving from Psychedelic to heavier sounds, along the lines of King Crimson and Led Zeppelin. It was 1975's "Criaturas Da Noite" that became a monumental success. It was a big hit, gave Brazil its first classic prog album, and solidified O Terço's place in music history.
In the '80s, the band began to tour the United States and Europe. This would make them more popular in other parts of the world, than they were at home.
They continued to release albums into the late '90s. Many times trying to experiment with different styles. A possible reformation of the classic "Criaturas Da Noite" lineup was in the works in 2001/2002, but an unexpected death of their drummer postponed the idea to 2005, when they made a couple of live presentations, only in Brazil.
O Terço's musicians were widely successful in other Brazilian groups, chiefly 14 Bis, which had a softer and less progressive sound.
Jogo Das Pedras
O Terço Lyrics
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Sou uma pedra pra lhe mostar
Se duvidar, se duvidar,
Uso uma pedra pra lhe atirar
Se duvidar, se duvidar,
Jogo umas pedras, tiro o azar
Se duvidar, se duvidar
Conto uma pedra, fácil pegar.
Pode chegar, pode pegar
E jogar pro alto e contar
Pode querer, pode esperar
E jogar pro alto e contar.
Se duvidar, se duvidar,
Sou uma pedra pra lhe mostar
Se duvidar, se duvidar,
Uso uma pedra pra lhe atirar
Se duvidar, se duvidar,
Jogo umas pedras, tiro o azar
Se duvidar, se duvidar
Conto uma pedra, fácil pegar.
Pode chegar, pode pegar
E jogar pro alto e contar
Pode querer, pode esperar
E jogar pro alto e contar.
Se duvidar pode pegar
E jogar pro alto e contar
Se duvidar pode esperar
E jogar pro alto e contar.
The song "Jogo das pedras" by O Terço talks about the game of stones, where the singer challenges someone to doubt their abilities to play the game. The lyrics express confidence in their skills and even threaten to use a stone to throw at the doubter. The song talks about counting the stones during the game, and how easy it is to grab one. The chorus repeats the challenge to throw the stones up in the air and count them, and ends with the repetition of the initial verse.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted in different ways. Some suggest that the song could be a metaphor for life's challenges, where the singer shows determination to overcome obstacles and even use them to their advantage. Others argue that it could be a reflection of a social struggle against oppressive forces. Regardless of the interpretation, the repetitive chorus adds a sense of intensity and urgency to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Se duvidar, se duvidar,
Sou uma pedra pra lhe mostar
If you doubt me, I can prove my strength and resilience to you
Se duvidar, se duvidar,
Uso uma pedra pra lhe atirar
If you challenge me, I will fight back with force and determination
Se duvidar, se duvidar,
Jogo umas pedras, tiro o azar
If you tempt fate, I will take risks and aim for success
Se duvidar, se duvidar
Conto uma pedra, fácil pegar.
If you question me, I will prove that I am simple and easy to understand
Pode chegar, pode pegar
E jogar pro alto e contar
You can try and test me, and see where I stand
Pode querer, pode esperar
E jogar pro alto e contar.
You can have your own expectations and wait for me to meet them
Se duvidar pode pegar
E jogar pro alto e contar
If you don't trust me, you can put me to the test
Se duvidar pode esperar
E jogar pro alto e contar.
If you doubt my abilities, you can wait and see what I can do
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.