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.
Joey
Raimundos Lyrics
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Quando ela botar a mão
Adormeceu deu
Um choque no chuveiro
Que me deitou no chão
Tá na hora de acochá
Penso nela sem querer
Me animou
É a mulher e som, nessa ordem
E continue assim
Cara esperto é ligeiro
Quem corre atrás não é o primeiro
Aonde vai você?
Ligalize o meu CD
Bota aquele som que o Joey,
Mandou pra mim!
Pouco tempo pra viver
Na estrada eu lembro de nós dois
Tempo bom que não se foi
Impeça alguém de me acordar
Realidade é melhor sonhar
Um dia a gente vai se ver
De novo!
Meu pai tá preocupado
Aonde esse infeliz está
Amanheceu e eu pelado no chuveiro
Cordei trincando os dente
Acabei com toda a água quente
Aonde vai você?
Ligalize o meu CD
Bota aquele som que o Joey,
Mandou pra mim!
Pouco tempo pra viver
Na estrada eu lembro de nós dois
Tempo bom que não se foi
Impeça alguém de me acordar
Realidade é melhor sonhar
Um dia a gente vai se ver
De novo!
The song "Joey" by Raimundos is a mixture of Portuguese and English lyrics that depict the story of the two lovers who are separated but still maintain each other in the heart. The lyricist uses metaphors and wordplays to convey the emotions of the singer. The song starts with the imagery of a giant who causes an electric shock to the singer, making him fall to the ground. The use of the giant could signify a powerful force that is outside of the singer's control. Additionally, the singer is seen thinking about his lover and how a good conversation and music can cheer him up.
The song continues with nostalgic musings about their time together and how he hopes to see her again someday. The singer describes how his father is worried, as he finds himself in a strange place with no clothes on, raising the question of what happened to him in between. Ultimately, the song symbolizes the universal emotions of heartbreak, longing, and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Lá vem o gigante
The singer is describing an impending sensation or feeling that he/she knows is going to overpower him/her.
Quando ela botar a mão
He/she is expecting or anxious about something that is yet to happen, it is almost foreboding.
Adormeceu deu
Something unexpected happened, and it was powerful, probably a sudden onset of sleep or dizziness.
Um choque no chuveiro
A sudden shock or surprise, coupled with the sense of disorientation that comes with the sudden loss of balance or control.
Que me deitou no chão
The sensations and feelings were strong enough to physically knock him/her down and disturb their mental balance.
Tá na hora de acochá
It is time to take a seat, pause and reflect on what is happening.
Penso nela sem querer
He/she thinks about her involuntarily and without the intent to do so.
Me animou
Thinking about her in this moment brought him/her happiness or lightness, a good feeling.
Conversa boa
Good conversation, a positive exchange that lightly carries on between two people.
É a mulher e som, nessa ordem
Women are the priority and music follows, they both bring a positive contribution to his/her life.
E continue assim
The singer wants things to stay exactly as they are in this moment, without change or disruption.
Cara esperto é ligeiro
Being clever means being quick on your feet, remaining alert and on your toes to keep pace with life's unexpected turns.
Quem corre atrás não é o primeiro
Being the first to pursue someone does not mean that you will win their heart, instead one should be persistent in the pursuit of one's dreams and goals.
Aonde vai você?
Asks where someone is going, their intended destination.
Ligalize o meu CD
Legalize my CD, make it official or legitimate.
Bota aquele som que o Joey, mandou pra mim!
Put on that music that Joey sent to me, reminding me of happier times.
Pouco tempo pra viver
Life is short and limited.
Na estrada eu lembro de nós dois
On the road the singer is reminded of a significant relationship, someone who traveled alongside of them.
Tempo bom que não se foi
Reminds the singer of the good times they had and the memories they share, which cannot be taken away from them.
Impeça alguém de me acordar
Desires to remain in their happy memoryland/form/mental space, uninterrupted by the outside world.
Realidade é melhor sonhar
The reality that the artist is living in is harsh and unfulfilling, their wish for a better lifeworld only exists in their dreams.
Um dia a gente vai se ver
The artist believes that one day they will meet that special person again, and they are hopeful about it.
De novo!
Once more - as in a reunion with the person they have been thinking about throughout the song, reminiscing about better times with them.
Meu pai tá preocupado
The artist's father is worried about them and their situation.
Aonde esse infeliz está
Where is that miserable person?
Amanheceu e eu pelado no chuveiro
The singer has awoken nude in the shower area of their living space.
Cordei trincando os dentes
Waking up with a chill or teeth chattering, left feeling very cold and uncomfortable.
Acabei com toda a água quente
The artist has drained all the hot water, taking an overextended shower.
Contributed by Evan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vitor Lage
Essa música e linda em todas as partes.. Raimundos melhor banda disparado...
diego Aquino
Essa pra mim é a mais foda,gosto do cd todo,mas essa daí eu escuto muitas vezes e nunca enjoo e gosto de tocar ela.
Gustavo Ramires
Sensacional! É de chorar 😿 Joey é eterno!
Hey, ho! Let's go!
Valerio Moraes
Amo Ramones, amo Raimundos e amo essa música!
Jéssica Sousa
Pouco tempo pra viver
Na estrada eu lembro de nós dois
Tempo bom que não se foi
Impeça alguém de me acordar
Realidade é melhor sonhar
Um dia a gente vai se ver
De novo...
Rômulo Anderson
Te a moO
romulo anderson
lembro muito bem desse album...
jacqueline nogueira
realidade ,é melhor sonhar!
Ruan resende
MUITO BOM OS SOM DOS CARAS!!!
VOAMENTE
Essa música é phodaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa de boaaaaaaaaaaaaa........