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.
Sunseed
Raul Seixas Lyrics
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As the curtain came down
I can see you're confused girl but it's all right
It's only the chimes
Announcing a new time
You see now
Boats are cruising the deserts
People drowning in raindrops
But it's all right
It's not a defeat
Stand on your own feet
Right now the sun doesn't shine
He's loaded on wine
Though I can laugh in the storm
Because I was born
When the sun used to shine in June
Uh, uh, uh
Right now the sun doesn't shine
He's loaded on wine
Though I can laugh in the storm
Because I was born
When the sun used to shine in June
(It's beautiful baby, it's really)
The lyrics to Raul Seixas's Sunseed depict a message of hope and resilience in the face of change and uncertainty. The song begins with the singer referring to the listener as being born at the ending, suggesting that they were born during a time of change or transition. As the curtain comes down, the singer encourages the listener not to be confused, as it is only the chimes announcing a new time. The song then moves to a series of vivid images, describing boats cruising deserts, oceans cracked by heat and people drowning in raindrops. Although these images suggest a world in turmoil, the singer reassures the listener that it is all right and that it is not a defeat. The final line, "Stand on your own feet," serves as a call to action, urging the listener to remain strong and self-reliant in the midst of chaos.
Overall, the lyrics of Sunseed are poetic and optimistic, offering a sense of comfort and encouragement to listeners who may be struggling in difficult times. Through his use of vivid imagery and a catchy chorus, Raul Seixas creates a powerful message of empowerment and resilience that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
You were born at the ending
You were born at the end of a cycle
As the curtain came down
As the previous era or phase ended
I can see you're confused girl but it's all right
I understand that you're unsure, but it's okay
It's only the chimes
It's only the sound announcing change
Announcing a new time
Announcing the start of a new era or phase
You see now
You understand now
Boats are cruising the deserts
Things that were once impossible are now happening
Oceans cracked by the heat
The world is changing, and it's not always for the better
People drowning in raindrops
Small things can sometimes cause significant issues
But it's all right
Everything will be okay
It's not a defeat
It's not a failure, just a setback
Stand on your own feet
Be independent, and rely on yourself
Right now the sun doesn't shine
Things are tough at the moment
He's loaded on wine
The world is not functioning at its best
Though I can laugh in the storm
I can maintain a positive outlook despite the difficulties
Because I was born
I have the strength and resilience to overcome adversity
When the sun used to shine in June
A nostalgic reflection on a time when things were easier
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gloria Vaquer, Gloria Jean Vaquer, Raul Seixas, Raul Santos Seixas
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Marcel Alves Araujo
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@erasmofreitas1121
You were born at the ending
As the curtain came down
I can see you're confused girl but it's all right
It's only the chimes
Announcing a new time
You see now
Boats are cruising the deserts
Oceans cracked by the heat
People drowning in raindrops
But it's all right
It's not a defeat
Stand on your own feet
Right now the sun doesn't shine
He's loaded on wine
Though I can laugh in the storm
Because I was born
When the sun used to
Shine in June
@roquerocha26
You were born at the ending
As the curtain came down
I can see you're confused girl but it's all right
It's only the chimes
Announcing a new time
You see now
Boats are cruising the deserts
Oceans cracked by the heat
People drowning in raindrops
But it's all right
It's not a defeat
Stand on your own feet…
@brendadortmund8601
Já disse e volto a repetir. Essa música ja salvou minha vida várias vezes quando minha vontade era partir e ela me fez ficar!
Ela traz uma ideia de recomeço. De que a vida é assim..; O sol não brilha pra sempre, vamos aproveitar a chuva
@marciofidellesk9557
Vdd.
Musica top, conheci através da série Carcereiros, a qual recomendo.
@nelseravieira2791
Barcos cruzando desertos
Oceanos rachados pelo calor
Gente se afogando em gotas de chuva
Mas, tudo bem
Isso não é uma derrota
Fique de pé
@claytonbrito1474
Já passei por isso que você relatou , mais seríamos muito egoísta demais em pensar só em nós .
@aldomarvicente
e nunca pode desistir o sol sempre vai brilhar
@reiglisonfernandes5528
Nunca desista a vida eh cíclica as vezes chove as vezes faz sol mas a forma q encaramos isso eh q importa
@josefelix7346
Quando a minha alma quer sair do corpo e descansar em outra dimensão, ela escuta essa música.
@emersonpsicanalise2151
Sou psicanalista clínico. ..pastor e estudei filosofia...passei em um concurso para professor. ..SO pra inserir as letras do Raul na mente dessa geração.
@marciofidellesk9557
Musica top, conheci através da série Carcereiros, a qual recomendo.