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.
Princesinha
Raimundos Lyrics
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Onde eu passo imaginando poesia que é pra musicar...
Escuta essa canção que eu fiz pra te cantar...uoouoo
Princesinha linda do meu coração, conquistada na malícia, com esse jeito de felina, abala mais que bala de canhão.
Princesinha...(3x)
Ela é minha......
Princesinha linda do meu coração, conquistada na malícia, com esse jeito de felina, abala mais que bala de canhão.
Ela é minha......
The lyrics to Raimundos's song "Princesinha" tell the story of the singer becoming enchanted by a beautiful woman and finding himself struggling to win her over. The singer refers to the woman as his "princess" and describes her as a "fine flower" in his garden. Despite the difficulties he faces, the singer is determined to win her heart and imagines poetry to set to music. He sings to her, asking her to listen to the song he has written for her, expressing his love and admiration for her. He describes how she has conquered him with her seductive ways, and even though she may be more powerful than a cannon, her charm and beauty keep him captivated.
The song speaks to the universal experience of falling in love and the challenge that comes with trying to win someone's heart. The singer is deeply infatuated with this "princess," and he is willing to do whatever it takes to win her love, despite the obstacles he may face. The lyrics are playful and suggestive, depicting the singer's longing for this woman, and his desire to be with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Gamei na coisinha linda e ela dá alguns mole pra mim, tremenda de uma princesa linda, fina flor do meu jardim
I fell for this beautiful little thing and she gives me some attention, an amazing beautiful princess, a delicate flower in my garden.
Onde eu passo imaginando poesia que é pra musicar...
Wherever I go, I imagine poetry to turn into music...
Escuta essa canção que eu fiz pra te cantar...uoouoo
Listen to this song that I made to sing to you...uoouoo
Princesinha linda do meu coração, conquistada na malícia, com esse jeito de felina, abala mais que bala de canhão.
Beautiful little princess of my heart, won over by my craftiness, with that feline way of hers, shakes me up more than a cannonball.
Princesinha...(3x)
Little princess...(3x)
Ela é minha......
She is mine......
Princesinha linda do meu coração, conquistada na malícia, com esse jeito de felina, abala mais que bala de canhão.
Beautiful little princess of my heart, won over by my craftiness, with that feline way of hers, shakes me up more than a cannonball.
Ela é minha......
She is mine......
Princesinha...(3x)
Little princess...(3x)
Contributed by Chloe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Felipe Roma
Flor tá aí?
Gamei na coisinha linda e ela dá alguns mole pra mim
Tremenda duma princesa linda, fina flor do meu jardim
Onde eu passo imaginando poesia que é pra musicar
Escuta essa canção que eu fiz pra te cantar
Uoo uoo
Princesinha linda do meu coração
Conquistada na malícia
Com esse jeito de felina
Abala mais que bala de canhão
Princesinha
Princesinha
Princesinha
Princesinha
Ela é minha
Princesinha linda do meu coração
Conquistada na malícia
Com esse jeito de felina
Abala mais que bala de canhão
Ela é minha
Princesinha
Princesinha
Princesinha
Felipe Roma
Flor tá aí?
Gamei na coisinha linda e ela dá alguns mole pra mim
Tremenda duma princesa linda, fina flor do meu jardim
Onde eu passo imaginando poesia que é pra musicar
Escuta essa canção que eu fiz pra te cantar
Uoo uoo
Princesinha linda do meu coração
Conquistada na malícia
Com esse jeito de felina
Abala mais que bala de canhão
Princesinha
Princesinha
Princesinha
Princesinha
Ela é minha
Princesinha linda do meu coração
Conquistada na malícia
Com esse jeito de felina
Abala mais que bala de canhão
Ela é minha
Princesinha
Princesinha
Princesinha
Anderson Xerez
muito bom esse som penso realmente na minha princesinha kkkkkkkkkkkk
felipe ferri
chega até ser engraçado uma letra deles que não tem putaria kkkk
Ruan resende
Muito bom os caras
Alexandre V B
Puro rock 🎸 ,já sem Rodolfo. 2003
Aldenir Lima
Raimundos já sem o Rodolfo
Luciano De Matos
Princesinha @Lari Verissimo
nj hacker
os raimundos e messa
filete
pior musica dos raimundos
eagro2008
Ótima música , início puro rock Roll , guitarra otima