The name Raimundos is derived from one of their greatest influences, the Ramones.
The band was formed in the late 80s by Rodolfo Abrantes (vocals), Digão (guitars), Canisso (bass) and Fred (drums). After doing some demo tapes, they released their first record by Banguela Records:
Raimundos (1994).
Raimundos became popular among the younger audience because of their "weird" appearance and their funny and sarcastic lyrics, full of profanity and slang. They broke into MTV Brazil, making their first hits "Selim" and "Puteiro em João Pessoa".
Lavô tá Novo was released in 1995, and became the most successful act of those days. "I Saw Your Saying (That You Say that You Saw)", one of the hit singles of their records, dealt with a fictitious meeting with Madonna. Other singles like "Esporrei na Manivela" and "Eu Quero Ver o Oco" easily appeared on radios and MTV.
It was followed by Cesta Básica (1996), a rarities album and then Lapadas do Povo (1997). "Lapadas" was heavier than the previous albums, changing the usual "forrocore" style of the band. "Andar na Pedra" became the most known music of the album.
Só no Forévis (1999) became the most sold album of the band, and made Raimundos known by audiences other than the ones which usually patronized them. "Mulher de Fases", "A Mais Pedida", "Me Lambe" e "Aquela" went to the top positions of the charts and MTV. The name of the album was a "spoof" on popular Brazilian music styles (including the members of the band dressed as a "pagode" group).
The last record with the original line-up was MTV ao Vivo, a live album recorded for MTV, with all their hits and some covers. The album included a cover of "20 e Poucos Anos", from brazilian popular artist Fábio Jr.. The song became the theme of MTV's reality show "20 e Poucos Anos" ([loosely translated as 20 something] the Brazilian version of "The Real World"). The song was recorded in studio.
2001 saw the dismissal of Rodolfo from the band. Converted into an Evangelical Christian, he decided to quit the band because his life wouldn't fit anymore with the band itself. He formed in the same year Rodox, a christian rock/hardcore band, like Raimundos, but with more "christian-like" messages in the songs. The remaining members released Éramos 4 (translated as "we used to be 4") in the same year.
The name was directly related to Rodolfo being gone from the band. It included 13 Ramones covers and "Sanidade", song originally recorded in the earlier times of the band, featuring Digão in the vocals. Some people say that the song was included there as an "answer" to Rodolfo.
In the same year, Digão decided to definitely assume the vocals and call Marquinho, who was in the underground band Peter Perfeito. In 2002 the new formation released Kavookavala. Putting into the sound more hardcore influences, the album wasn't so successful as the others, but the reputation of the band wouldn't be damaged. Canisso left the band in 2002, saying that he was tired of being with the band. Alf, vocalist of Rumbora, was brought in to be the bassist.
The last release of the band was an independent EP .Qq cOisAh EP, in 2005. The band still tours around Brazil, showing their hits and new songs, apart from the fact of some fans being more attuned with the original and most famous line-up of the band.
I Saw You Saying
Raimundos Lyrics
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Não resisti fui perguntar o que ela achava de mim
Eu não sei falar inglês
Ela não entende uma palavra em português
I saw you saying that you say that you saw
I saw you saying that you say that you saw (I fell good)
I feel good because you put your butt on me
I feel good because you put your butt on me
Perguntei para o meu pai
O que ela me disse
Ela disse, meu rapaz|
I saw you saying that you say that you saw (I saw you saying)
I saw you saying that you say that you saw (I fell good)
I feel good because you put your butt on me
I feel good because you put your butt on me
I feel good because you put your butt on
The hula hula song make me feel so strong
The hula hula hey goodbye I'm going away
The hula hula song make me feel so strong
The hula hula hey goodbye I'm going away (a há)
Because you put your butt on me (a há)
You know you put your butt on me (a há)
You know you put your butt on me
Shalalala yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
The Raimundos' song "I Saw You Saying" features a comical story about the singer encountering Madonna in a garden and attempting to strike up a conversation. Despite not speaking each other's languages, the singer is thrilled by the interaction and claims to feel good because Madonna placed her butt on him. The song's lyrics are lighthearted and playful, as the band pairs humorous descriptions of the situation with a catchy, upbeat melody.
The lyrics of the song seem to draw on the idea of the American dream and the fascination with celebrity culture, particularly in terms of how these concepts relate to Brazil. The singer's excitement about meeting Madonna despite the language barrier and his inability to understand her comments can be seen as a reflection of the nation's preoccupation with American culture. Additionally, the song employs a playful, almost childlike tone, adding to the overall sense of humorous enthusiasm that the band expresses.
Overall, the band's use of clever wordplay and amusing descriptions makes "I Saw You Saying" a memorable and entertaining song. With its fast-paced rhythms and fun melody, the track is an excellent example of Raimundos' skill at producing punk rock that incorporates distinct Brazilian flavoring.
Line by Line Meaning
Reconheci a Madonna ali parada no jardim
I recognized Madonna standing in the garden
Não resisti fui perguntar o que ela achava de mim
I couldn't resist and asked her what she thought of me
Eu não sei falar inglês
I don't know how to speak English
Ela não entende uma palavra em português
She doesn't understand a word in Portuguese
I saw you saying that you say that you saw
I saw you telling someone that you saw
I fell good
I feel good
I feel good because you put your butt on me
I feel good because you danced close to me
Perguntei para o meu pai
I asked my dad
O que ela me disse
What did she say to me
Ela disse, meu rapaz
She said, my boy
The hula hula song make me feel so strong
The hula hula song makes me feel energized
The hula hula hey goodbye I'm going away
The hula hula song says goodbye as I leave
You know you put your butt on me
You know you danced close to me
Shalalala yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
A joyful expression of excitement
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gabriel Thomaz Nunes, Rodolfo Leite Goncalves De Abrantes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Reconheci a Madonna ali parada no jardim
Não resisti, fui perguntar o que ela achava de mim
Eu não sei falar inglês
Ela não entende uma palavra em português
I saw you saying that you say that you saw
I saw you saying that you say that you saw (I fell good)
I feel good because you put your butt on me
I feel good because you put your butt on me
Perguntei para o meu pai
O que ela me disse
Ela disse, meu rapaz
I saw you saying that you say that you saw (I saw you saying)
I saw you saying that you say that you saw (I fell good)
I feel good because you put your butt on me
I feel good because you put your butt on me
I feel good because you put your butt on
The hula hula song make me feel so strong
The hula hula hey goodbye I'm going away
The hula hula song make me feel so strong
The hula hula hey goodbye I'm going away (a há)
Because you put your butt on me (a há)
You know you put your butt on me (a há)
You know you put your butt on me
Shalalala yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Eu Te Vi Dizendo (Que Você Disse Que Viu)
Reconheci... a Madonna ali parada no jardim
Não resisti... fui perguntar o que ela achava de mim
Eu não sei falar inglês
Ela não entende uma palavra em português
Eu vi você dizendo que você disse o que você viu (eu vi você dizendo)
Eu vi você dizendo que você disse o que você viu (me sinto bem)
Eu me sinto bem, porque você botou sua bunda em mim
Eu me sinto bem, porque você botou sua bunda em mim
Perguntei para o meu pai
O que ela me disse
Ela disse, meu rapaz
Eu vi você dizendo que você disse o que você viu (eu vi você dizendo)
Eu vi você dizendo que você disse o que você viu (me sinto bem)
Eu me sinto bem, porque você botou sua bunda em mim
Eu me sinto bem, porque você botou sua bunda em mim
Eu me sinto bem, porque você botou sua bunda em..
A música do hula hula me faz sentir tão forte
A hula hula, tchau, eu estou indo
A música do hula hula me faz sentir tão forte
A hula hula, tchau, eu estou indo
Porque você sabe você colocou sua bunda em cima de mim (a há)
você sabe você colocou sua bunda em cima de mim (a há)
você sabe você colocou sua bunda em cima de mim (a há)
Shalalala yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!
Bem poético!!
@jking441
I'm American and love this song!
@hitcism1043
😀
@ciaracorreia8640
❤😊😅
@re1505
Meu pai amava essa música!! Esse ano farão 20 anos que ele se foi, e sempre que escuto essa música sinto como se ainda estivéssemos no sofá da sala num lindo dia de verão, comendo picolé e rindo de coisas aleatórias...que saudade ❤️
@FAMILIAPassosCamelo
Que bom que ele deixou lembranças boas🙏🙏🙏
@luisguilhermefontana
❤️
@lks108harinama6
Que 😀 legal…. Essa época foi boa d mais
@marcelaoleal19
Teu PAI sabia oque era bom!!!! Gratidão por alguém que te mostrou o caminho
@horionfernandes
Eu imaginei tu perguntado algo para teu pai e ele respondendo "I saw you saying That you say that you saw" kkk
Foi mal
@ivanilzosantosivanilzo2669
Eu em 2023, com 49 anos, e ainda curtindo essa música maravilhosa dos Raimundos!