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.

Prece Cósmica
Secos & Molhados Lyrics

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Que os 4
como num teatro
conservem a mão
sem nenhum
gesto
que o vinho quente
do coração
lhes suba à cabeça

espessa
que do bolso de
cada um dos
4
como num teatro
voem
pombas
(pombas

brancas
...e amanheça)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Secos & Molhados's song Prece Cósmica are filled with metaphors, similes, and symbols that make it a complex and layered piece of music. The song starts by addressing the "4," which could be referring to the members of the band or the four elements: earth, air, fire, and water. The lyrics ask that they conserve their hand without any gesture, almost as if the singer was addressing a prayer to keep them peaceful and united.

As the song progresses, the lyrics refer to the "hot wine" of the heart that should not rise to their head, signifying the importance of keeping emotions under control. The line "pombas brancas… e amanheça" translates to "white doves... and dawn," once again, pointing towards the idea of purity and new beginnings.

Overall, Prece Cósmica is a poetic and spiritual song that encourages introspection, calmness, and purity of heart and mind. It invites the listener to focus on the present moment, appreciate its beauty and move forward with a peaceful and open heart.

Line by Line Meaning

Que os 4
May the four of them, referring to the members of the group Secos & Molhados, behave in a certain way

como num teatro
As if they were in a theater, implying a sense of performance and showmanship

conservem a mão
Keep their hands still, suggesting calmness and composure

sem nenhum gesto
Without any movement or action, emphasizing the importance of stillness

que o vinho quente
Metaphorically referring to the heat and passion of their emotions

do coração
From the heart, signifying the sincerity and depth of their emotions

lhes suba à cabeça
Rise up to their heads, suggesting the overwhelming nature of their emotions

espessa
Dense or thick, indicating the intensity of their emotions

que do bolso de
From the pockets of their clothes

cada um dos 4
Each of the four members

como num teatro
As if in a theater