(autor, aliás, da música Tijolinho - um dos grandes sucessos da Jovem Guarda) que já havia tocado com várias bandas mas oportunamente estava sem banda fixa. Como os quatro rapazes tinham a mesma afinidade musical, após algumas conversas e encontros Bitão aceitou o convite e no início de 1969, mais precisamente no dia 18 de fevereiro, fizeram o 1o ensaio juntos sendo essa a data oficial da fundação da nova banda que após quase dois meses de ensaios ainda não tinha nome. Foi então que um grande amigo dos rapazes: Marco Aurélio, o Lelo, sugeriu “PHOLHAS”, que grafado com “PH” ficava um tanto quanto diferente, sendo prontamente aceito sem restrições por todos.
Já com o novo nome a banda fez sua estréia oficial num baile no bairro do Tatuapé em maio daquele mesmo ano e apenas três anos depois, após muitos e muitos bailes com enorme sucesso, o “PHOLHAS” tinha conseguido incorporar ao seu patrimônio uma das melhores aparelhagens dentre os grupos musicais da época e também uma enorme legião de fiéis admiradores.
Com essa crescente popularidade era inevitável que o caminho natural das coisas fosse a gravação do 1o disco, o que tornou-se realidade em 1972 quando dois diretores da gravadora RCA Victor foram a um ensaio dos rapazes ficando impressionados com a qualidade instrumental-vocal e as composições da própria banda, a qual havia optado por cantar e compor em inglês, até porque na época 90% da programação das rádios e TVs era de sucessos internacionais e a MPB não tinha a mesma força atual.
O “PHOLHAS” lança então em setembro de 1972 o LP Dead Faces do qual foi extraido um compacto duplo com as canções My Mistake, Pope, Shadow of love e My first girl, que chegou ao 1o lugar das paradas apenas 3 meses após o lançamento, vendendo a fabulosa quantia de 400.000 cópias!, isto lhes concedeu o primeiro disco de ouro da carreira. Nesta época o grande público chegou a pensar que o “PHOLHAS” fosse um grupo americano, coisa que os rapazes sempre fizeram questão de desmentir explicando que eram apenas 4 brasileiros cantando em inglês a fim de internacionalizar mais suas próprias canções, a exemplo do que também fazem hoje em dia alguns grupos nacionais como o “Sepultura”; a seguir vieram as canções She Made Me Cry, I Never Did Before e Forever, todas com vendagem superior a 300.000 cópias, firmando o “PHOLHAS” como um dos maiores fenômenos no cenário “pop” musical brasileiro o que levou a RCA a lançar o LP Dead Faces, em 1975, na Espanha e em toda América do Sul com o título “HOJAS” dando mais um disco de ouro ao grupo.
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I'm Down
Pholhas Lyrics
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I can't stop my brain
I can't stop trembling
You know I'm running insane
I've been working all day long
I'm dizzy and I can't go on
Tell me friend can you help me?
Everywhere in town
Is getting dark
And I don't know who
I'll find out in the park
Maybe a murder, maybe my girl
Or maybe a bone
I'm afraid can you help me?
Don't wanna take a walk alone
Down, down, yes I am down, down
Down, down, yes I am down, down
Down, down, yes I am down, down
Down, down, yes I am down, down
Down, down, yes I am down, down
I've been working all day long
I'm dizzi and I can't go on
Tell me friend can you help me
Don't wanna take a walk alone
Down, down, yes I am down, down
Down, down, yes I am down, down
Down, down, yes I am down, down
Down, down, yes I am down, down
Down, down, yes I am down, down
The lyrics to Pholhas's song "I'm Down" express feelings of desperation and fear. The singer confesses that he can't stop thinking, trembling, or feeling like his mind is running insane. He's worked all day and is too dizzy to continue, begging his friend for help so that he won't have to take a walk alone in the dark. He's afraid of what he might find - a possible murder, perhaps his girlfriend, or even something as simple as a bone. The repeating lines "Down, down, yes I am down, down" reinforce his feeling of hopelessness.
The overall tone of the song is melancholy, and the use of repetition emphasizes the singer's despair. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed or afraid, and they convey the message that it's okay to reach out for help when you need it.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop thinking
I am consumed by my thoughts and cannot stop them from racing through my mind.
I can't stop my brain
My mind is overactive and I cannot quiet my thoughts.
I can't stop trembling
My anxiety and fear are causing me to physically shake and tremble.
You know I'm running insane
I am mentally and emotionally overwhelmed, causing me to feel like I am losing my mind.
I've been working all day long
I have been working hard all day and am feeling physically and mentally exhausted.
I'm dizzy and I can't go on
The physical exhaustion and mental fatigue are causing me to feel dizzy and unable to continue.
Tell me friend can you help me?
I am reaching out to a friend for support and assistance in my time of need.
Don't wanna take a walk alone
I am feeling vulnerable and scared and do not want to face the unknown on my own.
Everywhere in town
I am surrounded by the chaos and uncertainty of the world around me.
Is getting dark
The world around me feels ominous and foreboding, symbolized by the encroaching darkness.
And I don't know who
I am unsure of what dangers or challenges may lie ahead.
I'll find out in the park
The park represents the unknown and unpredictable nature of the future and what may be lurking within it.
Maybe a murder, maybe my girl
I fear that anything could happen, even the worst possible outcomes such as violence or losing someone I love.
Or maybe a bone
The possibility of encountering something inexplicable, creepy or cryptic adds to my fear of the unknown.
I'm afraid can you help me?
My fear and anxiety have overwhelmed me to the point where I need the help of someone I trust.
Down, down, yes I am down, down
I am feeling low, disheartened and discouraged.
Down, down, yes I am down, down
My fears and anxieties are bringing me down mentally and emotionally.
Down, down, yes I am down, down
Despite my efforts to shake off these troubling emotions, I remain in a state of despair.
Down, down, yes I am down, down
My current emotional state is one of overwhelming sadness and hopelessness.
Down, down, yes I am down, down
I am feeling depressed and stuck in a negative mindset.
Writer(s): Benatti, Fernandes
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.