His body of work consists of 21 albums released along his 26-year career. His musical style is mostly rock and ballad, although he wrote songs in many different styles, including variations of styles typical of his native Northeastern Brazil like Forró and Baião, and in fact often used more than one style in the same song, as in "Let Me Sing, Let Me Sing". His debut album, Raulzito e Os Panteras (1968), was produced when he was part of a band of the same name. However, he only gained prominence and critical audience with songs from the album Krig-Há, Bandolo! (1973), such as "Ouro de Tolo" ("Fool's Gold"), "Mosca na Sopa" ("Fly in the Soup"), and "Metamorfose Ambulante" ("Walking Metamorphosis"). Raul Seixas developed a unique musical style that emphasized the maverick and the mystic. His album Gita (1974), influenced by figures such as Aleister Crowley, expresses his views very directly.
Many songs in Gita were co-written with his frequent collaborator, then fellow mystic, and future worldwide bestselling author Paulo Coelho. Raul was interested in philosophy (especially metaphysics and ontology), psychology, history, literature and Latin. In October 2008, nineteen years after his death, Raul Seixas was placed in 19th position in a List of One Hundred Greatest Artists of Brazilian music sponsored by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone magazine, topping the likes of Milton Nascimento, Maria Bethânia, Heitor Villa-Lobos and others, demonstrating the influence that Seixas' music continues to hold today.
Blue Suede Shoes
Raul Seixas Lyrics
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Two for the show
Three to get ready
Now go, cat, go
But don't you step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Steal my car
Drink my liquor
From an old fruitjar
Do anything that you want to do, but uh-uh
Honey, lay off of my shoes
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
The lyrics to Raul Seixas's song "Blue Suede Shoes" are an homage to the famous song originally recorded by Carl Perkins and covered by Elvis Presley. The song talks about the singer's blue suede shoes, which are his pride and joy, and he warns anyone not to spoil them. The song starts with the famous line “one for the money, two for the show,” which refers to the countdown used by performers to begin a show. The singer then sings that he is ready for anyone to try and take him on, but warns them not to ruin his blue suede shoes. The shoes represent something unique to the singer, something that is not replaceable, which he is determined to protect at all costs.
The rest of the song reinforces the warning, as the singer lists all the things that someone can do to him, but not harm his shoes. He urges people to leave them alone and not step on them as they are a one of a kind item. The song can be interpreted as a metaphor for the way in which an artist's identity is closely associated with their work. In this case, the shoes represent the artist's identity and the warning is meant for anyone who might damage it.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's one for the money
First things first, you need to pay up
Two for the show
The second payment is a requirement for the entertainment show
Three to get ready
Preparations are now underway for the main event
Now go, cat, go
It's time to get started and enjoy the show
But don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Be careful where you step, please avoid stepping on my shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
I appreciate that you can do anything, but please, don't mess with my shoes
You can burn my house
You may damage, ruin or destroy my home
Steal my car
Taking and keeping possession of my car without my consent is fine
Drink my liquor
It's okay to consume my alcohol
From an old fruitjar
A cheap, used container will suffice for the liquor
Do anything that you want to do, but uh-uh
You are free to do anything except mess with my shoes
Honey, lay off of my shoes
I'm calling you 'honey' to kindly ask that you please leave my shoes alone
Don't you step on my blue suede shoes
Again, I politely request that you don't step on my shoes
You can do anything but lay off of my blue suede shoes
Once more, let me emphasize that you can do anything except interfere with my shoes
Contributed by Daniel S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
VegetariRango
Meu deus, que presente esse vídeo, puta qualidade!! Gratidão pela postagem!! 🤟🤟🤟
Silvany Oliveira Melo
Um
Raul Seixas
Lets Rock! 🕺🏽
Fernando Rodrigues
Raul Seixas, simplesmente inesquecível. O trabalho de vocês estão ficando excepcional, espero que continuem por muito e muito tempo, é muito gratificante para todos nós fãs de Raulzito.
Raul Seixas
Estamos apenas começando! Obrigada pelo apoio e carinho. Não deixe de seguir nossos canais oficiais!
Viva Raul!!!!!!
Leandro De Oliveira Passos
Ele não era só um rocker,era também um filósofo,um gênio,que jamais vi.
Viva Raul Seixas 👏👏👏
Kevyn Saylor
Nada melhor que comemorar o dia do rock com o pai e maior rockeiro que esse país já viu! Além de representar o estilo desde o começo, foi um dos únicos que viveu e incorporou a alma do rock até sua morte! Nunca será esquecido! Viva Raul!!!!
Robson Lima
O único que incorporou o rock no Brasil!
Kamilovsky Rocker
Hoje é dia do Raul ROCK Seixas!!! Sua imagem, obra e composição são imortais!!! Viva o mestre da Grã ordem kavernista o inventor da chave da sociedade alternativa! I Salute you!!!
Rodrigo Pontes
.....uma fusão de Elvis, Bob Dylan e Dom Quixote. Vivi, só teu pai mesmo...kkkk