Brazil
Santo Lyrics

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Dara-ram-dam-dam
A gente soa assim
Caricatura de americano
E não é de hoje que isso é assim
Já faz um tempo
Nego desce a Rua Augusta a 120 por hora
Na trilha sonora

Uh, e sempre haverá um vício
Uh, passou de dois mil
Ninguém faz igual a brasileiro rock do Brasil

Os Mutantes eram e serão demais
Já disse alguém até em uma música
E Roberto & Erasmo são neandertais
Embora aparentemente
O primeiro não se ligue mais nisso
Largou o feitiço
Na mão do Raul

Uh, e sempre haverá um vício
Uh, passou de dois mil
Ninguém faz igual a brasileiro pop do Brasil

Paralamas, O Rappa, Ira e Titãs
Jota Quest, Charlie Brown e Raimundos
Legião, Barão, e digo mais, Lobão
Los Hermanos, Ultraje, Penélope e Sepultura
Na linha dura

Uh, e sempre haverá um vício
Uh, passou de dois mil
Ninguém faz igual a brasileiro funk do Brasil

E tem muitos nomes que eu não disse aqui
Que com certeza já fizeram a glória
É questão de espaço e também de tempo
Ultimamente não sei bem porque
Anda me falhando a memória
Por isso fiz essa história

Uh, e sempre haverá um vício
Uh, passou de dois mil

Ninguém faz igual a brasileiro
Pop, rock, reggae, hip-hop do Brasil

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Santo's song "Brazil" capture the essence of Brazilian music and culture in a nostalgic and reflective manner. The song starts with the line "Dara-ram-dam-dam" which sets a rhythmic and catchy tone, followed by the assertion that "A gente soa assim" (We sound like this), highlighting the unique sound and identity of Brazilian music as being a caricature of American influences. The reference to speeding down Rua Augusta at 120 kilometers per hour with a rock soundtrack playing reveals the rebellious and energetic spirit of Brazilian music, particularly rock music.

The lyrics then delve into the history and evolution of Brazilian rock music, mentioning iconic bands like Mutantes, Roberto & Erasmo, and Raul Seixas, portraying them as pioneers and legends in the genre. There is a sense of admiration and acknowledgement for these artists who paved the way for Brazilian rock music to thrive and evolve over time. The mention of "neandertais" (Neanderthals) in relation to Roberto & Erasmo adds a touch of humor and irony to the lyrics, showcasing the playful and irreverent attitude often found in Brazilian rock culture.

As the song progresses, Santo pays tribute to a diverse range of Brazilian music artists spanning various genres such as Paralamas, O Rappa, Nação Zumbi, and Sepultura, highlighting the richness and diversity of the Brazilian music scene. The inclusion of names like Legião Urbana, Barão Vermelho, and Los Hermanos reflects the cultural significance and lasting impact of these bands in shaping the Brazilian music landscape. The mention of "funk do Brasil" at the end of the stanza acknowledges the influence of funk music in Brazil and its integration into the country's musical identity.

The final verse of the song humbly acknowledges that there are many more artists and bands who have contributed to the glory of Brazilian music, but due to limitations of space and time, they may not all be included in the lyrics. Santo expresses a sense of nostalgia and reflection, admitting a lapse in memory when trying to recall all the influential names in Brazilian music history. The repetition of "Uh, e sempre haverá um vício" throughout the song serves as a refrain emphasizing the addictive and enduring nature of Brazilian music in its various forms - pop, rock, reggae, and hip-hop. Overall, the lyrics of "Brazil" serve as a poetic tribute to the rich musical heritage and cultural diversity of Brazil.

Line by Line Meaning

Dara-ram-dam-dam
Singing like this

A gente soa assim
We sound like this

Caricatura de americano
Caricature of Americans

E não é de hoje que isso é assim
And it's not just today that it's like this

Já faz um tempo
It's been some time

Nego desce a Rua Augusta a 120 por hora
Dude goes down Augusta Street at 120 per hour

Na trilha sonora
In the soundtrack

Os Mutantes eram e serão demais
Os Mutantes were and will be awesome

Já disse alguém até em uma música
Somebody once said in a song

E Roberto & Erasmo são neandertais
And Roberto & Erasmo are Neanderthals

Embora aparentemente
Although apparently

O primeiro não se ligue mais nisso
The first one no longer cares about this

Largou o feitiço
Let go of the spell

Na mão do Raul
In the hands of Raul

Paralamas, O Rappa, Ira e Titãs
Paralamas, O Rappa, Ira and Titãs

Jota Quest, Charlie Brown e Raimundos
Jota Quest, Charlie Brown and Raimundos

Legião, Barão, e digo mais, Lobão
Legião, Barão, and I say more, Lobão

Los Hermanos, Ultraje, Penélope e Sepultura
Los Hermanos, Ultraje, Penélope and Sepultura

Na linha dura
In the hard line

E tem muitos nomes que eu não disse aqui
And there are many names I didn't mention here

Que com certeza já fizeram a glória
Who certainly have made glory

É questão de espaço e também de tempo
It's a matter of space and also of time

Ultimamente não sei bem porque
Lately, I don't know why

Anda me falhando a memória
My memory has been failing me

Por isso fiz essa história
That's why I made this story

Ninguém faz igual a brasileiro pop, rock, reggae, hip-hop do Brasil
Nobody does it like Brazilian pop, rock, reggae, hip-hop

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDMAR NEVES, EDMAR GERALDO NEVES, JAIRO ALVES DOS SANTOS

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