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.
Rockixe
Raul Seixas Lyrics
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Minha calça colorida o meu novo way of life
Eu tô tão lindo porém bem mais perigoso
Aprendi a ficar quieto e começar tudo de novo
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
Pois quando eu quero todos querem
E pede bis
Eu tinha medo do seu medo do que eu faço
Medo de cair no laço Que você preparou
Eu tinha medo de ter que dormir mais cedo
Numa cama que eu não gosto só porque você mandou
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
Pois quando eu quero todos querem
Quando eu quero todo mundo pede mais
E pede bis
Você é forte mais eu sou muito mais lindo
O meu cinto cintilante, a minha bota, o meu boné
Não tenho pressa, tenho muita paciência
Na esquina da falência
Que eu te pego pelo pé
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
Pois quando eu quero todos querem
Quando eu quero todo mundo pede mais
E pede bis
Olha o meu charme, minha túnica, meu terno
Eu sou o anjo do inferno que chegou pra lhe buscar
Eu vim de longe, vim d'uma metamorfose
Numa nuvem de poeira que pintou pra lhe pegar
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
Pois quando eu quero todos querem
Quando eu quero todo mundo pede mais
E pede bis
Você é forte, faz o que deseja e quer
Mas se assusta com o que eu faço, isso eu já posso ver
E foi com isso justamente que eu vi
Maravilhoso, eu aprendi que eu sou mais forte que você
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
Pois quando eu quero todos querem
Quando eu quero todo mundo pede mais
E pede bis, e pede mais
E pede bis, e pede mais
"Rockixe" is a song by Brazilian rock musician Raul Seixas, released in 1973. The lyrics describe the singer's new way of life and confidence, contrasting with their previous fear and obedience to someone else's desires. The singer proclaims their ability to achieve what they want, and how others crave for their success. The song highlights the singer's flashy appearance and patience in achieving their goals, even if it means facing failure or bankruptcy. The song concludes with the singer reveling in their power over someone else, asserting their dominance and strength.
The lyrics of "Rockixe" are a commentary on the cultural and social changes occurring in Brazil during the 1970s. The song reflects the rising sense of individualism and a desire for personal freedom, as people began to challenge traditional social norms and assert their own identities. The singer's declaration of power and confidence represents a consciousness of one's own capabilities and the ability to control one's own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Vê se me entende, olha o meu sapato novo
Take a look at my new shoes and understand that I'm moving on to a new phase in my life.
Minha calça colorida o meu novo way of life
My colorful pants represent my new, unconventional lifestyle.
Eu tô tão lindo porém bem mais perigoso
I may look good, but I'm also more dangerous now.
Aprendi a ficar quieto e começar tudo de novo
I learned to stay quiet and start over when necessary.
O que eu quero, eu vou conseguir
I will achieve anything that I set my mind to.
Pois quando eu quero todos querem
When I want something, everyone else also wants it.
Quando eu quero todo mundo pede mais
When I want something, everyone begs for more.
E pede bis
And they ask for an encore.
Eu tinha medo do seu medo do que eu faço
I used to be afraid of your fear of what I do.
Medo de cair no laço que você preparou
I used to be afraid of falling into the trap that you set for me.
Eu tinha medo de ter que dormir mais cedo
I used to be afraid of having to go to bed early just because you wanted me to.
Numa cama que eu não gosto só porque você mandou
In a bed that I don't like, just because you ordered me to.
Você é forte mais eu sou muito mais lindo
You may be strong, but I am much more attractive than you.
O meu cinto cintilante, a minha bota, o meu boné
My shiny belt, my boots, and my cap make me stand out.
Não tenho pressa, tenho muita paciência
I'm not in a hurry, I have a lot of patience.
Na esquina da falência que eu te pego pelo pé
I will catch you by the foot at the corner of failure.
Olha o meu charme, minha túnica, meu terno
Look at my charm, my tunic, and my suit.
Eu sou o anjo do inferno que chegou pra lhe buscar
I'm the angel of hell that came to get you.
Eu vim de longe, vim d'uma metamorfose
I came from far away, from a metamorphosis.
Numa nuvem de poeira que pintou pra lhe pegar
In a cloud of dust that came to catch you.
Mas se assusta com o que eu faço, isso eu já posso ver
But I can see that you are scared of what I do.
E foi com isso justamente que eu vi
And it was precisely this that made me realize.
Maravilhoso, eu aprendi que eu sou mais forte que você
Wonderful, I learned that I am stronger than you.
E pede mais, e pede bis
And they ask for more, and they ask for an encore.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paulo Coelho De Souza, Raul Santos Seixas
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