Their first album, Rotomusic de Liquidificapum, was released in 1993. Since then, they have released another eight: Gol de Quem?, Tem Mas Acabou, Televisão de Cachorro, Isopor, Ruído Rosa, MTV ao Vivo: No Museu de Arte da Pampulha, Toda Cura para Todo Mal and Daqui pro Futuro.
The band's popularity began to increase along with two other groups from Belo Horizonte, Jota Quest and Skank. The band plays pop-rock but frequently resorts to electronic music elements as well. Pato Fu is often said to be influenced by Os Mutantes, a famous Brazilian tropicalist group from the 1960s, probably because of the experimentalism found in both bands' songs. One can find in Pato Fu musical influences by Devo, The Cure, Radiohead, Pizzicato Five, Super Furry Animals and also MPB, among various others.
With the release of Ruído Rosa, Pato Fu was nominated as one of the best bands of the world by Time Magazine in 2001. The band's 10th anniversary in 2002 was celebrated with the release of MTV ao Vivo: No Museu de Arte da Pampulha, a live performance with some of their most famous songs. As of 2005, popular hits include:
* Sobre o Tempo (Gol de Quem?)
* Pinga (Gol de Quem?, about alcoholism)
* Canção pra Você Viver Mais (Televisão de Cachorro)
* Um Dia, Um Ladrão (Televisão de Cachorro)
* Made in Japan (Isopor; the song is almost entirely in Japanese. It was written in Portuguese by John and translated by a Japanese teacher. Its video clip is a tribute to old Japanese Sci-Fi movies and a satire against Americanization which won a VMB (the Brazilian VMA)). The song chorus is from the song Manah Manah '(see the External links section)'.
* Depois (Isopor)
* Imperfeito (Isopor)
* Perdendo Dentes (Isopor)
* Eu (Ruído Rosa)
* Ando Meio Desligado (Ruído Rosa)
* Por Perto (MTV Ao Vivo (Museu de Arte da Pampulha))
* Não Mais (MTV Ao Vivo (Museu de Arte da Pampulha))
* Uh Uh Uh, Lá Lá Lá, Ié Ié! (Toda Cura para Todo Mal)
* Anormal (Toda Cura para Todo Mal)
Fernanda Takai and John are married and had a daughter, Nina, in 2003.
The name of the band was taken from a Garfield comic strip where Garfield attacked a mailman with his "Cat Fu" techniques. The band liked the wordplay, but decided to replace Gato (cat) with Pato (duck). Coincidentally or not, the expression had also previously appeared in the Brazilian translation of the Howard the Duck movie; in it, Howard says he knows "Pato Fu" (Quack Fu in the original).
Live and Let Die
Pato Fu Lyrics
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You used to say live and let live
(You know you did, you know you did, you know you did)
But if this ever-changing world in which we live in
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
(Live and let die)
(Live and let die)
What does it matter to you?
When you got a job to do
You got to do it well
You got to give the other fellow hell
You used to say live and let live
(You know you did, you know you did, you know you did)
But if this ever-changing world in which we live in
Makes you give in and cry
Say live and let die
(Live and let die)
Live and let die
(Live and let die)
The lyrics of Pato Fu's "Live and Let Die" speak to the notion of resilience in the face of a constantly changing world. The song opens by referencing a time in the past when the singer was more idealistic and believed in living and letting live. However, the current state of the world has caused him to reconsider this philosophy. Despite this, he is still determined to persevere, and his message to others is to do the same.
The repeated phrase "live and let die" can be interpreted in a couple of different ways. On the one hand, it could simply be seen as a call to remain resilient in the face of adversity; to keep living despite the challenges that come our way. On the other hand, it could be interpreted as a rejection of the "live and let live" philosophy from the opening verse. Rather than accepting others for who they are, the singer is advocating for a more combative approach to life, in which we give "the other fellow hell" in order to succeed.
Overall, the song speaks to the tension between idealism and pragmatism in a world that is constantly changing. It acknowledges that the world can be a difficult and frustrating place, but ultimately encourages listeners to persevere and stay strong in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were young and your heart was an open book
When you were young and naive, you wore your emotions on your sleeve and trusted everyone.
You used to say live and let live
You believed in minding your own business and letting others do the same.
(You know you did, you know you did, you know you did)
This phrase serves as a reminder that you truly believed in this philosophy.
But if this ever-changing world in which we live in
However, the world is constantly evolving and changing.
Makes you give in and cry
When the pressures of life become overwhelming and unbearable, and you can no longer cope with the difficulties.
Say live and let die
At times, to survive and move forward in life, one must accept that certain things will inevitably come to an end.
(Live and let die)
The repetition emphasizes the idea that there are moments when we need to leave things behind and move on.
What does it matter to you?
What difference does it make to you?
When you got a job to do
When you have a task to complete or responsibility to fulfill.
You got to do it well
It's important to perform your duties to the best of your abilities.
You got to give the other fellow hell
Sometimes, in order to succeed, you have to be ruthless and aggressive in your approach, and not let anyone stand in your way.
You used to say live and let live
Again, the song reminds us of the simplicity and idealism of youth.
(You know you did, you know you did, you know you did)
This line is repeated to reinforce the idea that there was a time when you firmly believed in this philosophy.
But if this ever-changing world in which we live in
However, as previously mentioned, the world is constantly changing and we need to adapt to it.
Makes you give in and cry
When life gets too difficult, and we begin to feel overwhelmed, our resolve can weaken.
Say live and let die
In such situations, we must accept that some aspects of our lives will end, and we must be prepared to move on.
(Live and let die)
The repetition emphasizes the song's prominent theme of accepting change and letting go of the past.
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.