The band is considered one of the main groups in Brazilian rock. Like most groups from the 1960s, Os Mutantes were heavily influenced by The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Sly & the Family Stone. However, Brazilian musicians were also immersed in their local culture, exercising their own creativity in the use of feedback, distortion and studio tricks of all kinds, just as was done by the Liverpool quartet and the group The Beach Boys. In this sense, Mutantes were pioneers in mixing rock and roll with Brazilian musical and thematic elements. Another characteristic of the group was irreverence. Like Os Mutantes, there began to be a kind of mixture of foreign and Brazilian music and the addition of new ideas, with doses of experimentalism, thus opening the way for musical hybridism.
Os Mutantes began their activities in 1966, as a trio, when they performed on the program O Pequeno Mundo de Ronnie Von on TV Record. On the eve of the program's premiere, the trio had the name "Os Bruxos", but neither Rita Lee nor the Dias Baptista brothers (Arnaldo and Sérgio) were satisfied with that name and wanted to change it. According to Carlos Calado,[2] the idea for the name "Os Mutantes" came from an ironic joke between Alberto Helena Júnior, the program's producer, and Ronnie Von, who, at the time, was reading O Império dos Mutantes, by Stefan Wul, and did not talk about any other subject. "Are you guys still looking for a name for the boys ensemble? Why not The Mutants?" Ronnie Von liked Alberto Helena's idea and took it to the group, who approved it immediately.
The group soon became one of the main exponents of the new MPB, influenced by Tropicália, until it dissolved in 1978. Over these twelve years, nine albums were recorded, two of which - O A e o Z and Tecnicolor - were only released on 1990s, when the group began to be recognized, on the national and international rock scene, as one of the most creative, dynamic, radical and talented of the psychedelic era and the history of world rock. In 2006, the band reunited, without Rita Lee or Liminha, but with the presence of Arnaldo Baptista and Zélia Duncan on vocals. The following year, Arnaldo and Zélia left the band, which was recomposed with other musicians and continues to perform under the leadership of Sérgio Dias, the only remaining member of the original lineup.
Once Upon A Flight
Os Mutantes Lyrics
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It's just one more step to realize you were always there
So don't place your mind where you cannot find
Let it all out be ready to
Fly... open wide... go, fly out!
I don't understand why I'm still locked up inside
Always so afraid waiting for some kind of sign
The sun is still shining through the door you cannot hide
You are still in time to take a ride into the light
Close your eyes,
Just join the flight,
Straight to the blue
Open your mind it's time to get high
The limit is the sky, be ready to
Fly... open wide... go, fly out!
I don't understand why my legs betray me
I feel so afraid of all the sins I could not live
Please take me away towards the sun that calls me in
To enlight, to insight!
Please, take me outside!
The lyrics of Os Mutantes's song "Once Upon A Flight" convey a message of self-discovery and liberation. The opening lines suggest that the sun, metaphorically representing enlightenment and truth, patiently waits for the singer to make the necessary realization that they have always possessed the power and potential within themselves. The lyrics urge the listener to avoid dwelling on negative or limiting thoughts and instead embrace their true essence.
The singer expresses confusion and feeling trapped within their own mind. They long for a sign or revelation that would bring them clarity and understanding. However, the chorus emphasizes that the sun continues to shine and beckon the singer to embark on a journey toward the light. The repetition of the phrase "to enlight, to insight" emphasizes the need for the singer to free themselves from fear and limitations and embrace self-discovery and enlightenment.
The closing lines of the song plea for release, desiring to be taken away towards the sun that calls them in. The lyrics convey a strong desire for liberation and insight, longing to break free from the constraints that prevent growth and fulfillment.
Overall, "Once Upon A Flight" encourages listeners to let go of fear, embrace their own power and potential, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun is still waiting for you to go over there
Despite any obstacles or hesitations, the opportunity for growth and enlightenment is eagerly waiting for you.
It's just one more step to realize you were always there
All it takes is a small shift in perspective to recognize that you have always possessed the qualities and potential for greatness within you.
So don't place your mind where you cannot find
Avoid fixating or dwelling on thoughts and beliefs that hinder your progress and prevent you from discovering your true self.
Let it all out, be ready to fly... open wide... go, fly out!
Release any inhibitions or fears holding you back and embrace the opportunity to soar and explore new horizons.
I don't understand why I'm still locked up inside
Feeling trapped within oneself, unable to fully express or understand the true nature of one's being.
Always so afraid waiting for some kind of sign
Constantly living in fear, longing for a sign or validation that will offer guidance and reassurance.
To enlight, to insight
The desire to experience moments of profound understanding and gain transformative insights.
The sun is still shining through the door you cannot hide
Even when faced with challenges or hiding from one's true self, the source of light and truth continues to shine and reveal itself.
You are still in time to take a ride into the light
There is still ample opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery and embrace the path towards illumination and growth.
Close your eyes, just join the flight, straight to the blue
Through surrendering to the unknown and letting go of control, one can embark on an inner voyage towards serenity and clarity.
Open your mind, it's time to get high
Expand your consciousness and embrace new perspectives, as it is the opportune moment to elevate your awareness and perception.
The limit is the sky, be ready to fly... open wide... go, fly out!
There are no boundaries or restrictions to what you can achieve and experience. Prepare yourself to take flight, open yourself to the expansive possibilities, and take the leap towards self-realization.
I don't understand why my legs betray me
Feeling a sense of physical and emotional vulnerability or weakness, uncertain about one's ability to move forward and overcome obstacles.
I feel so afraid of all the sins I could not live
Experiencing deep apprehension and regret for missed opportunities or actions that have not aligned with personal values or aspirations.
Please take me away towards the sun that calls me in
Yearning for liberation and guidance, hoping to be led towards a brighter, more fulfilling existence that resonates with one's true essence.
To enlight, to insight!
An earnest plea to be granted moments of enlightenment and profound understanding, desiring to tap into the depths of wisdom and clarity.
Please, take me outside!
A heartfelt request to break free from the constraints of oneself and the limitations of the current reality, seeking liberation and expansion.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: VITOR TRIDA
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Pedro Mendes
Esse álbum é mais cabeça que o Haih Or Amortecedor, melhor álbum da nova formação e pra mim quase tão progressivo quanto o Tudo Foi Feito Pelo Sol! Mutantes de 1968 até 2013 fazendo excelentes músicas sempre!
alvesamg
A banda realmente continua classica...mas como critica construtiva, tem coisas que quando evoluem demais perdem sua identidade....acho que os mutantes deveriam buscar mais as raizes criativas deles....
Tiago Martins
alvesamg , não é atoa que a banda se chama "Os Mutantes" . Vão estar sempre se modifcando.
Adilio Rodrigues dos Santos
ouço quase todos os dias fazendo meus desenhos!Fui ao show no sesc itaquera,muito bom ainda existe boa musica no brasil!
burton bortoluzzi
Na primeira audição a gente estranha, mas depois de ouvir algumas vezes, o disco flui. Gostei bastante. Qual é a formação?
zerozeero
Se pudesse eu daria 10000000 de thumbs up...como faz falta uma banda dessas hoje em dia...continua experimental inovadora e criativa...as intervenções de Sérgio e sua cítara são sensacionais...um grande músico um grande guitarrista.
Claudio Portugal
É por isso que Arnaldo caiu fora dos Mutantes, quando Sérgio se arvorou a ser lider para impor suas pirotecnias técnicas... E Ségio é um virtuose, mas indiferente de suas tecnica seria mais honesto voltar para sua carreira solo, que inexplicavelmente (ou não) nunca foi a lugar nenhum... Isto é Sérgio, e longe ser "Os Mutantes". Como diz Arnaldo: "Cadê meu Rock'n Roll?!..."
afterpodcast
"Into Limbo" what an amazing and beautiful song! However, I like the plain acoustic version...that Sergio played about 2 decades ago in a brazilian tv show (which until this record, was the only recording of it. Even though...unofficial).
Isabelly Gregorio
I LOVE IT !!!
Yan Lemos
muito legal!