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.

Vôo
Secos & Molhados Lyrics

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O bico da ave
Da ave que voa
É a proa da nave
Da nave que voa
As vigias da nave
Da nave que voa
São os olhos da ave
Da ave que voa

O coração da ave.
Da ave que voa
É o motor da nave
Da nave que voa
As asas da nave
Da nave que voa
São as asas da ave
Da ave que voa
A alma da ave
Da ave que voa

É a alma do homem
Do homem que voa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Vôo" by Secos & Molhados explore the connection between birds and humans as creatures that share the desire to fly. The first stanza compares the beak of a bird to the prow of a ship, suggesting that the bird is the captain of its own vessel as it soars through the air. The second stanza emphasizes the role of the bird's eyes as the lookout of the "ship", while the third stanza likens the bird's heart to the engine that propels it forward. The final stanza seals the connection between birds and humans - our souls are one and the same, both seeking freedom in flight.

Through this poetic interpretation, Secos & Molhados celebrate the wonder and mystery of flight, as well as the human desire to explore, adventure and break free from earthly bonds. The lyrics are not just a lovely tribute to the bird, but also to the human spirit that longs for freedom and adventure in the skies.

Line by Line Meaning

O bico da ave
The beak of the bird

Da ave que voa
of the bird that flies

É a proa da nave
is the prow of the ship

Da nave que voa
of the ship that flies

As vigias da nave
The lookouts of the ship

Da nave que voa
of the ship that flies

São os olhos da ave
are the eyes of the bird

Da ave que voa
of the bird that flies

O coração da ave.
The heart of the bird.

Da ave que voa
Of the bird that flies

É o motor da nave
Is the engine of the ship