One of the first progressive bands from Brazil, O Terço (meaning rosary bea… Read Full Bio ↴One of the first progressive bands from Brazil, O Terço (meaning rosary beads) first formed in 1968, but didn't hit its stride until the mid '70s. Personnel changes would become part of the bands dynamic, with Sergio Hinds assuming the role of band anchor. The group owed a lot of its early sound to such Italian favorites as Locanda Delle Fate, Quella Veccia Locanda, and Premiata Forneria Marconi. They also manged to mix in other styles, like folk, and the most important: MPB(Brazilian Popular Music ), which made the band sound a little bit like Milton Nascimento, Tom Jobim and other great Brazilian artists.

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.

Nã
O Terço Lyrics

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Nã, nã nã nã, cada sentido
Nã, nã nã nã, estás ouvindo?
Não sentirei
Estranho pensamento
Não entrarei em
Nã, nã nã nã, aquela queda
Nã, nã nã nã, aquelas trevas
Se as escadas se contorcem, me divido em

Nã, nã nã nã, nã nã nã nã nã.. ah
Nã, nã nã nã, nã nã nã nã nã.. ah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Nã" by O Terço seem to describe a person facing a difficult decision or situation. The repetition of "nã" already sets a tone of rejection, suggesting that the person is refusing to give in to certain feelings or situations. The line "Não sentirei, estranho pensamento" ("I will not feel, strange thought") implies a sense of repression or denial. The following lines describe a fall and darkness, which could represent a downward spiral or the unknown. However, the last line offers a possible resolution: "Se as escadas se contorcem, me divido em" ("If the stairs twist, I split into"). This shows that the person is adaptable and able to face challenges.

Overall, the lyrics may be interpreted as a representation of personal struggle and the ability to overcome obstacles. The repetition of "nã" reinforces the message of refusing to give in to negative emotions or situations, while the mention of stairs and division suggest that the person is willing to face challenges head-on and adapt accordingly.

Line by Line Meaning

Nã, nã nã nã, cada sentido
I am not going to follow either of my senses blindly.

Nã, nã nã nã, estás ouvindo?
Are you really listening to what I am saying?

Não sentirei
I won't let emotions cloud my judgment.

Estranho pensamento
A strange thought has crossed my mind.

Não entrarei em
I will not get involved in something that doesn't feel right.

Nã, nã nã nã, aquela queda
I won't take that fall, no matter how tempting it may seem.

Nã, nã nã nã, aquelas trevas
I won't let myself be consumed by darkness.

Se as escadas se contorcem, me divido em
If the stairs twist, I'll find a way to adapt.

Nã, nã nã nã, nã nã nã nã nã.. ah
I am determined to stay true to my convictions.

Nã, nã nã nã, nã nã nã nã nã.. ah
I won't be swayed by anyone else's opinions or beliefs.

Nã, nã nã nã, nã nã nã nã nã.. ah
I will walk my own path, no matter how difficult it may be.