The group was formed by Rodolfo Abrantes (vocals), former Raimundos member who became into an evangelical Christian and left the band "for faith reasons". He started the band named "Rodox" (his nickname) with his friend Bob (turn-tables and electronic effects) at Brasília. The band only became real during the shooting of the video of "Olhos Abertos"
Rodox relased two records: "Estreito" and "Rodox" , a mix of hardcore, new metal and electronic allied to powerful and positive lyrics. As much as Rodox could be tagged as Christian Rock Band, Rodolfo was the only Christian of the band.
Several members joined the band during its existence, as Fernando (drums), former Los Hermanos Patrick Laplan and Canisso, former bandmate of Rodolfo on Raimundos.
The first album, "Estreito", became a major hit into both Christian and Mainstream audiences, as singles like "Olhos Abertos" and "Dia Quente" got good airplay and heavy rotation on MTV. Also it was some kind of "testimonial" of your life with God.
The second album, "Rodox", was a lesser hit, but was more heavier and hardcore-like record than "Estreito". Songs like "De Costas para o Mar" went good on radios and MTV.
The band disbanded around 2004. As many reasons pointed, was that Rodolfo couldn't make his Christian faith became predominant inside the band. Other was that he fulfilled his contract with Warner and had left the band.
Rodolfo later released an worship album, "Santidade ao Senhor", and still doing his preaching around Brazil. The other members are into other bands.
Ao lado do sol
Rodox Lyrics
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Queimou de leve mais deu impressão
Que não era quente
Hoje me derrete
Bola de neve vai na direção
Que a ladeira desce
Se olhar a frete posso te mostrar
Que ainda vou estar aqui
Cuidando da gente
Nada se move quando a prisão
É a sua mente
Não tem liberdade
Um mundo novo me chama atenção
E hoje finalmente
Eu vejo de verdade
Tendo a visão eu até posso adivinhar
O que foi guardado pra mim ao lado do sol
Vendo seu olhar impossível de evitar
Eu descansarei já não sentindo dor
Posso viajar estando no mesmo lugar
Eu posso mudar sendo quem eu sou
Pra sempre seu
Ser diferente é ser original
Só quem é vivo pode
Segue a vida quem tem
Sempre insistem em te questionar
Mas ninguém te responde
Quem é o dono de quem
Sensacional, eu não preciso nem falar
Como é bom pra mim te ouvir
Um anjo do céu
The lyrics of Rodox's "Ao lado do sol" describe a journey into self-discovery and the desire to break free from mental imprisonment. The first verse speaks of an impression of coldness that turns out to be hot. The second verse describes a snowball rolling down a hill, representing the direction in which the singer wants to go. The chorus emphasizes the power of the mind to envision a better future and the importance of following one's own path. The final verse expresses the joy of being alive and the comfort of having someone to listen to.
The song presents a vivid image of someone who wants to break free from the prison of their own mind, to see the world with new eyes and follow their own path. The lyrics place a strong emphasis on liberation and the importance of breaking free from mental constraints to achieve one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Queimou de leve mais deu impressão
It burned lightly but gave the impression that it wasn't hot
Que não era quente
that it wasn't hot for real
Hoje me derrete
today it melts me
Bola de neve vai na direção
Snowball goes in the direction
Que a ladeira desce
that the downhill goes
Quero que me leve
I want you to take me
Se olhar a frente posso te mostrar
If you look ahead, I can show you
Que ainda vou estar aqui
That I'll still be here
Cuidando da gente
taking care of us
Nada se move quando a prisão
Nothing moves when the prison
É a sua mente
Is your mind
Não tem liberdade
There's no freedom
Um mundo novo me chama atenção
A new world catches my attention
E hoje finalmente
And today finally
Eu vejo de verdade
I see for real
Tendo a visão eu até posso adivinhar
Having the vision, I can even guess
O que foi guardado pra mim ao lado do sol
What was kept for me next to the sun
Vendo seu olhar impossível de evitar
Seeing your gaze impossible to avoid
Eu descansarei já não sentindo dor
I'll rest no longer feeling pain
Posso viajar estando no mesmo lugar
I can travel while being in the same place
Eu posso mudar sendo quem eu sou
I can change while being who I am
Pra sempre seu
forever yours
Ser diferente é ser original
Being different is being original
Só quem é vivo pode
Only the living can
Segue a vida quem tem
Follows life who has it
Sempre insistem em te questionar
They always insist on questioning you
Mas ninguém te responde
But nobody answers you
Quem é o dono de quem
Who owns whom
Sensacional, eu não preciso nem falar
Sensational, I don't even need to say
Como é bom pra mim te ouvir
How good it is for me to hear you
Um anjo do céu
An angel from heaven
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.