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.

Volte Na Próxima Semana
O Terço Lyrics

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Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
Não é mais o mesmo, não é mais o mesmo

Tudo, tudo, tudo, tudo, tudo, tudo, assim mesmo aqui agora.

Volte na próxima semana pra ver

Volte na próxima semana pra ver
Volte na próxima semana pra ver melhor

Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
Não é mais o mesmo, não é mais o mesmo

Não vá brincar com fogo aqui.
Não vá perder a velha ali.

Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
Não é mais o mesmo, não é mais o mesmo

Tudo, tudo, tudo, tudo, tudo, tudo, assim mesmo aqui agora. (3x)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in this song by O Terço seem to address the passing of time and how things are constantly changing. The repetition of "esse tempo não é mais o mesmo" (this time is no longer the same) emphasizes this sentiment. The first stanza seems to suggest that although time is changing, everything is still happening in the same way it always has been. The repetition of "tudo" (everything) emphasizes the idea that life goes on, even if the times are changing.

The chorus, "Volte na próxima semana pra ver melhor" (Come back next week to see better) seems to suggest that things are changing so rapidly that you need to constantly check back to see the latest changes. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the idea that life is constantly evolving, and one needs to stay current to really understand what's going on.

The verses that follow seem to offer some advice. "Não vá brincar com fogo aqui" (Don't play with fire here) suggests that you need to be careful when dealing with the changes happening around you. "Não vá perder a velha ali" (Don't lose the old there) seems to suggest that although you need to be aware of the changes, you also need to hold onto the things that are constant in your life.

Overall, this song seems to be a reflection on the constant changes that happen in life and the need to both keep up with them while also staying grounded in what is familiar. The repetition of the phrase "esse tempo não é mais o mesmo" emphasizes the idea that time is always moving forward, and you need to keep up if you want to understand what's happening.

Line by Line Meaning

Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
The current period is not like the past

Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
The present era isn't similar to previous times

Esse tempo não é mais o mesmo
The contemporary age has nothing in common with the past

Não é mais o mesmo, não é mais o mesmo
The situation has greatly changed

Tudo, tudo, tudo, tudo, tudo, tudo, assim mesmo aqui agora.
Everything is the same as it is now

Volte na próxima semana pra ver
Return next week to observe

Volte na próxima semana pra ver
Come back in the following week to witness

Volte na próxima semana pra ver melhor
Return in the upcoming week to see it better

Não vá brincar com fogo aqui.
Do not play with fire here.

Não vá perder a velha ali.
Avoid losing the old lady there.

Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.