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.
País Tropical / Música Incidental: Sou Flamengo
Seu Jorge Lyrics
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E bonito por natureza
Em fevereiro (Em fevereiro)
Tem carnaval (Tem carnaval)
Eu tenho um fusca e um violão
Sou Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
Chamada Tereza
Eu moro num país tropical, abençoado por Deus
E bonito por natureza
Em fevereiro (Em fevereiro)
Tem carnaval (Tem carnaval)
Eu tenho um fusca e um violão
Sou Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
Chamada Tereza
Sambaby
Sambaby
Posso não ser um band leader
Pois é, mas lá em casa
Todos os meus amigos, meus camaradinhas me respeitam
Pois é, e essa é a razão da simpatia
Do poder, do algo mais e da alegria
Moro num país tropical, abençoado por Deus
E bonito por natureza
Em fevereiro (Em fevereiro)
Tem carnaval (Tem carnaval)
Eu tenho um fusca e um violão
Sou Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
Chamada Tereza
Sou Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
Chamada Tereza
Eu sou Flamengo
E não desfaço de ninguém
Mas em cinco brasileiros
Seis fãs o flamengo tem
Ra, ra, ra, ra
Eu moro num país tropical, abençoado por Deus
E bonito por natureza (Que beleza)
Em fevereiro (Em fevereiro)
Tem carnaval (Tem carnaval)
Eu tenho um fusca e um vio...
Sou Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
Chamada Tereza
Tenho uma nêga
Chamada Tereza
Sou Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
Chamada Tereza
Sou Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
Chamada Tereza
Eu sou Flamengo
Não desfaço de ninguém
Mas em cinco brasileiros
Seis fãs o flamengo tem
Sou Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
Chamada Tereza
The lyrics to Seu Jorge's song "País Tropical / Música Incidental: Sou Flamengo" express a deep appreciation for Brazil's natural beauty and cultural traditions. The singer, who identifies as a Flamengo fan, emphasizes his deep ties to the country and its vibrant culture. He describes himself as a simple man who enjoys playing guitar and driving his car, all the while remaining true to his love for his country and his team.
The lyrics also touch on themes of friendship and respect, with the singer noting that his friends and fellow fans of Flamengo all respect him. The chorus, which repeats multiple times throughout the song, emphasizes the joy and beauty of Brazil, particularly during the carnival season, when the country comes alive with music, dancing, and celebration.
Overall, "País Tropical / Música Incidental: Sou Flamengo" is a celebration of Brazilian identity and culture, with a particular emphasis on the singer's pride in his team and his country's natural beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
Moro num país tropical, abençoado por Deus
I live in a tropical country, blessed by God
E bonito por natureza
And naturally beautiful
Em fevereiro (Em fevereiro)
In February (In February)
Tem carnaval (Tem carnaval)
There is carnival (There is carnival)
Eu tenho um fusca e um violão
I have a beetle and a guitar
Sou Flamengo
I'm a fan of Flamengo (a football team)
E tenho uma nêga
And I have a girlfriend
Chamada Tereza
Named Tereza
Posso não ser um band leader
I may not be a band leader
Pois é, mas lá em casa
But at home, you see
Todos os meus amigos, meus camaradinhas me respeitam
All my friends, my buddies, respect me
Pois é, e essa é a razão da simpatia
That's why they like me
Do poder, do algo mais e da alegria
For my power, charisma and joy
Sou Flamengo
I'm a fan of Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
And I have a girlfriend
Chamada Tereza
Named Tereza
Eu sou Flamengo
I'm a fan of Flamengo
E não desfaço de ninguém
And I don't criticize anyone
Mas em cinco brasileiros
But out of five Brazilians
Seis fãs o flamengo tem
Six are fans of Flamengo
Que beleza
How beautiful
Tenho uma nêga
I have a girlfriend
Chamada Tereza
Named Tereza
Eu sou Flamengo
I'm a fan of Flamengo
E tenho uma nêga
And I have a girlfriend
Chamada Tereza
Named Tereza
Sou Flamengo
I'm a fan of Flamengo
Writer(s): Carlos Renato, Jorge Ben, Pedro Caetano
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@roberta3970
Atualmente moro em Berlim, Alemanha. Fui a um show de jazz, e no intervalo o DJ tocou essa música. Arrepiante. Eu cantando em êxtase! Salve, Jorge!
@moisesbarbosa3758
Vem me buscar
@jonathanri1
Excelente canción! Viva Brasil! Saludos desde Argentina
@joseneto2064
Saludos 🇧🇷❤️
@risleyrmb
Saludos, mas Pelé é melhor que Maradona, hein hahaha
@jonathanri1
@@risleyrmb jajaja, los 2 son los mejores, empate! :)
@lixo5929
Ermano
@mikakalashnicov6904
Shiu ae boludo
@CamilMusica
Meu, no minuto 02:00 ele tá falando da Spirulina. Microalga de água doce que também cresce em água salgada e tem TODOS os minerais que precisa o ser humano na sua alimentação. Este cara estáva tentando evoluir a raça humana.
Obrigado!
@bvieira7440
Que legal.