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.
She' S My Shoo Shoo
Os Mutantes Lyrics
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She's my shoo shoo
And she knows that I'm her shoo shoo
Oba, oba
Take my hand now
And we're gonna make
A lovely samba
And paint a blue sky for today (bop shoobuh, shoobuh, bop shoobuh yeah)
And we'll be sitting on the grass
Smelling happiness
Don't wake me now
'Cause I'm dreamin' of my shoo shoo
Oba, oba
She's my shoo shoo
And she knows that I'm her shoo shoo
Oba, oba
Take my hand now
And we're gonna make
A lovely samba
The moon will rise as we walk by (tchuru ru uhh)
And all the stars will come behind us (bop shoobuh, shoobuh, bop shoobuh yeah)
We're gonna make our lives much bright
Smelling happiness
Don't wake me now
'Cause I'm dreamin' of my shoo shoo, uh uh
Oba, oba
She's my shoo shoo
And she knows that I'm her shoo shoo
Oba, oba
Take my hand now
And we're gonna make
A lovely samba
(Uh) (tu tu tu tu tu tu tu, tut ut tu) rrrrrrrr
Copacabana eh, Matilda ah ah (ah ah)
Copacabana eh, Matilda (ah ah)
Copacabana, ela é minha menina
Ah ah ah (minha menina)
Ah ha, ah ah
The lyrics to Os Mutantes's song "She's My Shoo Shoo" are playful and filled with a sense of joyful romance. The song describes a strong connection and attraction between two people. The phrase "she's my shoo shoo" suggests a special bond and understanding between the singer and their lover. The repetition of "oba, oba" creates a lively and festive atmosphere, reflecting the Brazilian samba rhythm that the song embodies.
The lyrics express the singer's desire to create a beautiful and positive world for them and their lover. They want to make the sun shine on their path, painting a blue sky, and enjoying the simple pleasures of sitting on the grass and smelling happiness. The reference to dreaming of their "shoo shoo" implies a deep longing for their beloved and a willingness to escape reality and enter a dreamlike state.
As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to emphasize the mutual connection between the singer and their lover. They describe walking hand in hand under the moon, with the stars following them, suggesting a sense of cosmic significance to their relationship. The intention to make their lives brighter and continue to embrace happiness is reiterated. The overall message of the lyrics is one of love, joy, and a desire to create a harmonious and vibrant existence together.
Line by Line Meaning
Oba, oba
Expressing excitement and joy
She's my shoo shoo
She is the one I love and cherish
And she knows that I'm her shoo shoo
She is aware that I am devoted to her
Take my hand now
Join me in this journey
And we're gonna make a lovely samba
Together, we will create a beautiful and harmonious experience
I'll try to make the sun shine on my way (tchuru ru uhh)
I will strive to bring positivity and brightness into my life
And paint a blue sky for today (bop shoobuh, shoobuh, bop shoobuh yeah)
Creating a pleasant and uplifting atmosphere for the present moment
And we'll be sitting on the grass
Finding contentment in simple pleasures
Smelling happiness
Enjoying the delightful moments of life
Don't wake me now
Let me continue in my blissful state
'Cause I'm dreamin' of my shoo shoo
Lost in thoughts of my beloved
The moon will rise as we walk by (tchuru ru uhh)
As we move forward, the beauty of the night will unfold
And all the stars will come behind us (bop shoobuh, shoobuh, bop shoobuh yeah)
We will be accompanied by the brilliance and wonder of the universe
We're gonna make our lives much bright
Together, we will enhance the quality of our lives
Smelling happiness
Savoring the sweet aroma of joy
Don't wake me now
Allow me to remain in this dreamlike state
'Cause I'm dreamin' of my shoo shoo, uh uh
Immersed in thoughts of my beloved, completely captivated
Copacabana eh, Matilda ah ah (ah ah)
References to joyous locations and rhythmic sounds, symbolizing a vibrant atmosphere
Copacabana eh, Matilda (ah ah)
Continuation of the upbeat and joyful ambiance
Copacabana, ela é minha menina
Highlighting the enchantment and ownership of a special person
Ah ah ah (minha menina)
Repeating the joyous expressions, emphasizing the significance of the beloved
Ah ha, ah ah
Elated exclamations, expressing excitement and delight
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arnaldo Baptista, Sergio Dias Baptista, Rita Carvalho, Jorge Menezes
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