Secos & Molhados was an innovative glam-rock Brazilian band formed in São P… Read Full Bio ↴Secos & Molhados was an innovative glam-rock Brazilian band formed in São Paulo in 1971 that helped launch singer Ney Matogrosso's career. The other two members were João Ricardo, founder and main songwriter of the group, and Gérson Conrad. Though this classic line-up was short-lived - only two albums were released, one in 1973 and one in 1974 - the band was very successful and remains highly influential. Matogrosso's unusual high-pitched voice helped create a distinct identity as well as the band's eccentric heavy make-up and outfits. As much of the rock made since the Tropicalia, Secos & Molhados' style was one marked by a broad fusion of styles. From 1974 onwards, the group remained active with only João Ricardo as the only steady member. They have released several albums through the years. Their most recent project is an autobiographic cd called "Chato-boy", who has the leader João Ricardo and musician Daniel Iasbeck.

Mulher Barriguda
Secos & Molhados Lyrics

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Mulher barriguda que vai ter menino
qual o destino
que ele vai ter?
que será ele
quando crescer?

Haverá guerra ainda?
tomara que não,

mulher barriguda,

tomara que não...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Secos & Molhados's song Mulher Barriguda explore the uncertainty and anxiety that comes with bringing a child into the world. The titular "mulher barriguda" is pregnant with a boy, and the singer wonders about his fate and what kind of person he will become. The questions posed in the song are universal and timeless, as parents throughout history have worried about the future of their children and the world they will inherit.

The singer also expresses hope for a peaceful future, asking whether there will still be war when the child grows up. This sentiment is particularly poignant given that the song was released in 1973, at the height of the military dictatorship in Brazil. The hope for a better future for children is a common theme in many songs from this era, as artists used their music to challenge the oppressive government and imagine a better world.

Overall, the lyrics of Mulher Barriguda are a powerful reflection on the fears and hopes that come with parenthood, as well as a commentary on the political and social climate of the time.

Line by Line Meaning

Mulher barriguda que vai ter menino
Pregnant woman who's going to have a boy

qual o destino
What will be his destiny?

que será ele quando crescer?
What will he become when he grows up?

Haverá guerra ainda?
Will there still be war?

tomara que não,
We hope not,

mulher barriguda,
pregnant woman,

tomara que não...
we hope not...

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