Seu Jorge has gained exposure through his work as an actor and soundtrack composer. He appeared in the critically acclaimed 2002 film City of God as Mané Galinha, directed by filmmakers Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund, and then played Pelé dos Santos in Wes Anderson's The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, for which he provided much of the soundtrack in the form of Portuguese language cover versions of David Bowie classics. Bowie later went on to say about his cover album, The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions, that "had Seu Jorge not recorded my songs in Portuguese I would never have heard this new level of beauty which he has imbued them with".
In June 2006, he performed at Bonnaroo music festival in Manchester, Tennessee and at the Festival Sudoeste TMN in Portugal. He has also performed in 2006 at the Bluesfest in Ottawa, Ontario and performed at the Harbourfront in Toronto, Ontario. Jorge's performances are known for their excitement as well as for getting the crowd moving. In January 2010 he performed with Thievery Corporation at the Austin City Limits.
His album 'América Brasil' had a limited Brazilian release in 2007 under his label Cafuné Gravadora, distributed in the UK by Proper Music Distribution. In May 2010, Now-Again Records announced that Jorge's new album, Seu Jorge & Almaz, a collaboration with drummer Pupillo and guitarist Lucio Maia from Nação Zumbi and bassist and composer Antonio Pinto would be released in North America, Japan, Australia and New Zealand on July 27 and in Europe on September 14. The album has been described as "how powerful Brazilian soul music can be".
In 2011, he collaborated with Beck on the Mario C. remix of "Tropicália" for the Red Hot Organization's most recent charitable album Red Hot+Rio 2.
In 2012, he collaborated with American fashion designer Rachel Roy on a line of sportswear, footwear, jewelry and handbags.
In 2015, he was nominated for the 16th Latin Grammy Awards in the Best Brazilian Contemporary Pop Album category.
On September 8, he performed after lighting the cauldron in the 2016 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
According to a DNA test, Seu Jorge is 85.1% African, 12.9% European and 2% Amerindian. He belongs to haplogroup R1b, suggesting that his paternal lineage probably derives from Western Europe.
Alma De Guerreiro
Seu Jorge Lyrics
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Montado em seu cavalo
Na mão a sua lança
Defendendo o povo do perigo
Das mazelas do inimigo
Vem trazendo a esperança
Jorge, nosso povo brasileiro
Não cansa de lutar
Enfrentando um dragão por dia
Na sua companhia
A gente chega lá
Olhando para o céu eu sou capaz de ver
(Salve Jorge na lua)
Tropeçando e levantando sempre com você
(Salve Jorge na rua)
Olhando para o céu eu sou capaz de ver
(Salve Jorge na lua)
Tropeçando e levantando sempre com você
(Salve Jorge)
Jorge vem de lá da Capadócia
Montado em seu cavalo
Na mão a sua lança
Defendendo o povo do perigo
Das mazelas do inimigo
Vem trazendo a esperança
Jorge, nosso povo brasileiro
Tem alma de guerreiro
Não cansa de lutar
Enfrentando um dragão por dia
Na sua companhia
A gente chega lá
Olhando para o céu eu sou capaz de ver
(Salve Jorge na lua)
Tropeçando e levantando sempre com você
(Salve Jorge na rua)
Olhando para o céu eu sou capaz de ver
(Salve Jorge na lua)
Tropeçando e levantando sempre com você
(Salve Jorge na rua)
Olhando para o céu eu sou capaz de ver
(Salve Jorge na lua)
Tropeçando e levantando sempre com você
(Salve Jorge na rua)
Olhando para o céu eu sou capaz de ver
(Salve Jorge na lua)
Tropeçando e levantando sempre com você
(Salve Jorge na rua)
(Salve Jorge na rua, na rua)
(Salve Jorge na rua, na lua)
(Salve Jorge na rua, na lua)
(Salve Jorge na rua)
(Salve Jorge)
The lyrics to Seu Jorge's song "Alma De Guerreiro" celebrate the spirit of resilience and determination of the Brazilian people, symbolized by the character of Jorge. The song begins by emphasizing Jorge's origins from Capadócia, riding on his horse with his lance in hand to defend the people from danger and the evils of the enemy. He brings hope to the community, representing the indomitable spirit of the Brazilian nation.
The chorus repeats the idea that our Brazilian people have the soul of warriors, never tiring of fighting. Jorge faces a dragon every day, but with the support and companionship of the people, they will ultimately succeed. The lyrics also express gratitude and admiration for Jorge, acknowledging that he is always there to help and lift them up when they stumble.
The song paints a picture of unity and resilience, highlighting the power of hope and the belief that together they can overcome any challenge. The reference to looking at the sky and seeing Jorge represents the idea that his spirit and influence are ever present, whether in moments of triumph or struggle. Overall, "Alma De Guerreiro" serves as an anthem to motivate and inspire the Brazilian people to persevere and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
Jorge vem de lá da Capadócia
Jorge hails from the region of Capadócia
Montado em seu cavalo
Mounted on his horse
Na mão a sua lança
Holding his spear
Defendendo o povo do perigo
Protecting the people from danger
Das mazelas do inimigo
From the hardships caused by the enemy
Vem trazendo a esperança
Bringing hope
Jorge, nosso povo brasileiro
Jorge, our Brazilian people
Tem alma de guerreiro
Have the soul of a warrior
Não cansa de lutar
Never tires of fighting
Enfrentando um dragão por dia
Facing a dragon every day
Na sua companhia
In his company
A gente chega lá
We will get there
Olhando para o céu eu sou capaz de ver
Looking at the sky, I am able to see
(Salve Jorge na lua)
(Hail Jorge in the moon)
Tropeçando e levantando sempre com você
Stumbling and rising always with you
(Salve Jorge na rua)
(Hail Jorge in the street)
(Salve Jorge)
(Hail Jorge)
(Salve Jorge na rua, na rua)
(Hail Jorge in the street, in the street)
(Salve Jorge na rua, na lua)
(Hail Jorge in the street, in the moon)
(Salve Jorge na rua, na lua)
(Hail Jorge in the street, in the moon)
(Salve Jorge na rua)
(Hail Jorge in the street)
(Salve Jorge)
(Hail Jorge)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Angelo Vitor Simplicio, Gabriel de Moura Passos, Jorge Mario da Silva, Leandro Pereira da Silva
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