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.
Selim
Raimundos Lyrics
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Pra ficar bem no meio das pernas
E sentir o seu ânus suar
Eu queria ser a calcinha daquela menina
Pra ficar bem perto da vagina
E as vezes até me molhar
É claro que era da minha
Você não pode duvidar
Oh não
Fica quieto
Não me deixe envergonhado
Pois se eu ficar excitado
Minha calça vai estourar
Eu queria ser o banquinho da bicicleta
Pra ficar bem no meio das pernas
E sentir o seu ânus suar
Eu queria ser a calcinha daquela menina
Pra ficar bem perto da vagina
E as vezes até me molhar
Mas eu não sei o que se passa nesta cabecinha
É claro que era da minha
Você não pode duvidar
Oh não
Fica quieto
Não me deixe envergonhado
Pois se eu ficar excitado
Minha calça vai estourar
The lyrics of the song "Selim" by Raimundos contain explicit sexual content that may be offensive to some listeners. The lyrics talk about the singer's desire to be an object in close proximity to the genitalia or anus of a woman, such as the seat on a bicycle or the underwear she wears. He expresses his desire to feel the sweat and moisture, and the potential embarrassment and physical reaction he may have if he becomes sexually aroused.
The song appears to be a commentary on the male fixation with sexual objects and the objectification of women's bodies. The lyrics highlight the absurdity and crudeness of this type of thinking, while simultaneously acknowledging its prevalence in popular culture. The lyricist may be using humor and shock value to criticize this way of thinking and encourage listeners to be more respectful and sensitive towards women.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu queria ser o banquinho da bicicleta
I wish I could be the bicycle seat
Pra ficar bem no meio das pernas
To be right in between your thighs
E sentir o seu ânus suar
And feel your anus sweating
Eu queria ser a calcinha daquela menina
I wish I could be that girl's panties
Pra ficar bem perto da vagina
To be close to her vagina
E as vezes até me molhar
And sometimes, even get wet
Mas eu não sei o que se passa nesta cabecinha
But I don't understand what's going on in this little head of mine
É claro que era da minha
Of course it was mine
Você não pode duvidar
You can't doubt it
Oh não
Oh no
Fica quieto
Stay quiet
Não me deixe envergonhado
Don't make me ashamed
Pois se eu ficar excitado
Because if I get excited
Minha calça vai estourar
My pants are going to explode
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Frederico Castro, Jose Pereira, Rodrigo Campos, Rodolfo Abrantes, Cristiano Ribeiro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Adriano Piada Paixão
Era 1995,estávamos no pátio da escola ensaiando pra uma peça sobre a Independência do Brasil. lá pelas tantas ,acabou o ensaio,alguém trouxe uma fita K7 dos Raimundos e começou à tocar ,qdo chegou a hora de "Selim",a macharada começou à cantar junto,o ápice foi na hora q chega a hora da voz do tenor e todo mundo começou á cantar alto e foi uma correria de professores, inspetores pra desligar o som,mas msm assim todo mundo terminou a canção à Capela!HUEHUEHUEHUEHUE! Foi épico!
Cristiano
KKkKkk, Cara, que épico! Nessa época eu estudava num colégio católico, os alunos podiam levar Cds e fitas pra tocar no intervalo, mas Raimundos era proibido justamente por isso... Que épica essa cena que você descreve, me bateu uma baita nostalgia e saudade dos anos 90 só de ler o que tu escreveu. Em 1999 eu tive uma banda de hardcore que tinha um pouco de influência de Raimundos... Fizemos uma música que chamava "Amor de Pika Fica" em homenagem a eles. Não te conheço, man, mas grande abraço. Keep on Rocking!
tupac
porra Leno por isso fez essas musicas neh
JR
@Adriano Piada Paixão pode crer, anos 90 foi tudo de bom
Roberto Gonçalves Júnior
relatos dos anos 90...epoca boua
Gustavo M
Perdi tudo com essa foto do leno brega kkkkkkk
Lobo Bobo
Outro dia fui entregar uma coisa que vendi para alguem pela internet e combinei para entregar la na praça da Sé, cheguei lá o comprador ainda não havia chegado, fiquei esperando em frente a catedral ai passou duas mulheres de bicicleta, tinha um mendigo doidão lá quando viu as mulheres, começou a cantar essa musica gritando, KKKKKKKKKK.
Anderson JC
FODAAA!!!
Uellington Soares
Eu tbm canto qdo vejo alguma mulher de bicicleta
Jame S. Melo
Se foi verdade ou não eu ri muito disso! 😂😂😂😂😂