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.
Burguesinha
Seu Jorge Lyrics
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No esteticista
Malha o dia inteiro
Vida de artista
Saca dinheiro
Vai de motorista
Com seu carro esporte
Final de semana
Na casa de praia
Só gastando grana
Na maior gandaia
Vai pra balada
Dança bate estaca
Com a sua tribo
Até de madrugada
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Só no filé
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Tem o que quer
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
No croissant
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Suquinho de maçã
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Vai no cabeleireiro
No esteticista
Malha o dia inteiro
Vida de artista
Saca dinheiro
Vai de motorista
Com seu carro esporte
Vai zoar na pista
Final de semana
Na casa de praia
Só gastando grana
Na maior gandaia
Vai pra balada
Dança bate estaca
Com a sua tribo
Até de madrugada
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Só no filé
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Tem o que quer
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
No croissant
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Suquinho de maçã
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Só no filé
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Tem o que quer
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
No croissant
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Suquinho de maçã
Burguesinha, é burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
É burguesinha, é burguesinha, burguesa, burguesa
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Burguesinha, burguesinha, eh oh oh
The lyrics of Seu Jorge's song "Burguesinha" depict a lifestyle of excess and indulgence. The singer of the song is a "burguesinha" (a term used in Brazil to describe people who come from wealthy families and live a lavish lifestyle), who spends her days going to the hairdresser and aesthetician, working out, and living the life of an artist. She has money to spare and spends it on expensive cars, weekends at the beach house, and partying with her friends at the club until the early morning hours. The chorus repeats the phrase "burguesinha" over and over, emphasizing the excess and luxury in this lifestyle.
What makes the song interesting is the usage of the word "burguesinha," which can carry a sense of negative connotation in Brazilian society due to the association with elitism and privilege. Seu Jorge, however, doesn't judge or condemn the lifestyle depicted in the song but rather presents it as a celebration of sorts. He himself grew up in a favela (a Brazilian shanty town) and has achieved success through his music. The song, therefore, can be seen as a reflection on the contrast between different socioeconomic groups in Brazil, and the aspirations of those who grew up with less. The catchy melody and upbeat tempo of the song have made it a hit in Brazil and beyond, and it has become a cultural touchstone for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Vai no cabeleireiro
Goes to the hair salon
No esteticista
To the beautician
Malha o dia inteiro
Works out all day long
Vida de artista
Life of an artist
Saca dinheiro
Withdraws money
Vai de motorista
Goes driving
Com seu carro esporte
With their sports car
Vai zoar na pista
Going to have fun on the track
Final de semana
Weekend
Na casa de praia
In a beach house
Só gastando grana
Just spending money
Na maior gandaia
Having a great time
Vai pra balada
Goes out to party
Dança bate estaca
Dances all night long
Com a sua tribo
With their tribe
Até de madrugada
Until the early morning
Burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Little bourgeois, little bourgeois, little bourgeois, little bourgeois, little bourgeois
Só no filé
Only the best cut of meat
Tem o que quer
Has whatever they want
No croissant
Eating croissants
Suquinho de maçã
Apple juice
Burguesinha, é burguesinha, burguesinha, burguesinha
Little bourgeois, it's little bourgeois, little bourgeois, little bourgeois
É burguesinha, é burguesinha, burguesa, burguesa
It's little bourgeois, it's little bourgeois, bourgeois, bourgeois
Burguesinha, burguesinha, eh oh oh
Little bourgeois, little bourgeois, eh oh oh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gabriel De Moura Passos, Jorge Mario Da Silva, Pretinho Da Serrinha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Valeria Vanessa Rodrigues
Um patrimônio nacional tão rico que faz o nosso coração vibrar. Seu Jorge sendo simplesmente extraordinário.
Vini Vii
Essa voz essas letras esse gingado… Seu Jorge: patrimônio nacional
Helbson Morais
Dá Até Orgulhoso de Ser Brasilero, Música de Boa Qualidade, Otímos Instrumentistas, Letra incomparavel, Tomara que os outros cantores brasileiros olham esse exemplo, e aprendam a fazer música com a Alma, Valeu Seu JORGE, por estar ajudando a salvar a musica Brasileira.
lapiz lazuly
Latinoamerica tiene tesoros invaluables en la música, Seu Jorge es uno de ellos.
Jorge César
Prefiro escutar
Martín Pérez Concetti
Esto es increíble, amo con todo lo que abarca mi corazon a Brasil. Soy Argentino y mi sueño es vivir de la musica y algun día poder ir a tocar a Brasil. Estoy conociendo a Seu Jorge y me encanta su voz y su sonido funk. Tambien debo decir que Antonio Carlos Jobim es mi compositor favorito, amo sus canciones, es una gran influencia para mi.
Adrian HP Munhoz
Em pleno 2023 e ele ainda é um dos melhores cantores do Brasil ❤
Cristina Calado
Seu Jorge é 🔝 sou uma grande fã 😊 beijos de 🇵🇹 Portugal
★_𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻
Esse é um gênio da música popular brasileira. Se alguém não gostar. Porque não entende de música e ritmo
paulo roberto de souza cavalcante Roberto
Um poeta da nossa música brasileira