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.
Rock Around The Clock
Raul Seixas Lyrics
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Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When the clock strikes two, three and four
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
When the chimes ring five, six and seven
We'll be right in seventh heaven
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
The song "Rock Around the Clock" by Raul Seixas is a tribute to the rock and roll era of the 1950s. The lyrics are simple but catchy, with a repetitive structure that is easy to dance or sing along to. The first verse sets the tone for the night, as the singer counts down the hours until it's time to party: "One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock / Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock / Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock." The second verse invites the listener to join in the fun, encouraging them to put on their best clothes and get ready to dance when the clock strikes one: "Put your glad rags on and join me, hon / We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one / We're gonna rock around the clock tonight."
The rest of the song follows a similar pattern, with each verse counting down to another hour and encouraging the audience to keep dancing and having a good time. The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with its repeated refrain of "We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight." Overall, the lyrics of "Rock Around the Clock" capture the spirit of a time when rock and roll was new and exciting, and people were eager to dance the night away.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three o'clock, four o'clock, rock
Counting down the hours until the night of rock and roll.
Five, six, seven o'clock, eight o'clock, rock
The night is approaching, and we're getting excited for some rock and roll.
Nine, ten, eleven o'clock, twelve o'clock, rock
The anticipation is building, and we're ready to rock when the clock strikes twelve.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonight
We're going to dance and enjoy the music all night long.
Put your glad rags on and join me, hon
Get dressed up and come join in on the fun.
We'll have some fun when the clock strikes one
The party is just getting started when the clock strikes one.
When the clock strikes two, three and four
As the hours go by, we're going to keep rocking out and having a good time.
If the band slows down we'll yell for more
If the music slows down, we're going to demand more and keep the party going.
When the chimes ring five, six and seven
As the morning approaches, we're still enjoying the music and having a good time.
We'll be right in seventh heaven
We'll be in a state of pure joy and ecstasy as we continue to rock out.
We're gonna rock, rock, rock, 'til broad daylight
We're going to keep dancing and enjoying the music until sunrise.
We're gonna rock, gonna rock, around the clock tonight
We're going to keep the party going and rock out all night long.
Contributed by Adrian I. 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