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
Seu Jorge Lyrics
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Num país tropical,
Abençoado por Deus
E bonito por natureza
Em fevereiro,
Tem carnaval,
Eu Tenho um fusca e um violão,
Eu Moro...
Num país tropical,
Abençoado por Deus
E bonito por natureza
Em fevereiro,
Tem carnaval,
Eu Tenho um fusca e um violão,
Sou Flamengo e tenho uma nega chamada Tereza.
Sambaby, Sambaby
Posso não ser um Band Leader
(Pois é!)
Mas lá em casa todos meus amigos
Os meus camaradinhas
Me respeitam, (Pois é!)
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 nega chamada Tereza.
Sou Flamengo e tenho uma nega chamada Tereza.
Eu sou Flamengo e não disfarço de ninguém
Mas eu sigo brasileiro 6 mais 1 Flamengo tem
Eu Mor... No patropi,
Abençoá por Dê
E boni por naturê
'Em feverê (Em feverê)
Tem carná (Tem carná)
Eu tenho um fusca um vio
Sou flamen e tenho uma nega chamá Terê
Sou flamen e tenho uma nega chamá Terê
Sou flamengo e tenho uma nega chamada Tereza
Sou flamengo e tenho uma nega chamada Tereza
Sou flamengo e tenho uma nega chamada Tereza
Eu sou flamengo e não disfarço de ninguém
Mas eu sigo brasileiro 6 mais 1 Flamengo tem
Sou flamengo e tenho uma nega chamada Tereza
The lyrics of "País Tropical" by Seu Jorge celebrate the beauty and joy of living in Brazil. The opening line, "Moro num país tropical" (I live in a tropical country), sets the stage for a celebration of the country's natural beauty, cultural richness, and joyful spirit. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "abençoado por Deus e bonito por natureza" (blessed by God and beautiful by nature), reminding listeners of the country's many gifts.
The song's second verse highlights the festive spirit of Brazil, particularly during Carnival in February. The singer mentions his love for music, citing his possession of a guitar, and his affection for his team, Flamengo. He also mentions his girlfriend Tereza, suggesting a personal connection to the celebration of Brazilian culture.
The final verses reference the singer's popularity among his friends and the broader community. He cites his Brazilian heritage and pride in his team, but ultimately celebrates the unity of all Brazilians. The song's lively rhythms and upbeat tempo reinforce its message of joyful celebration, making it a beloved anthem for Brazilians around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Eu Moro... Num país tropical, Abençoado por Deus E bonito por natureza
I live in a tropical country that is blessed by God and is naturally beautiful.
Em fevereiro, Tem carnaval, Eu Tenho um fusca e um violão, Sou Flamengo e tenho uma nega chamada Tereza.
In February, there is a carnival celebration. I have a car and a guitar, and I support the Flamengo soccer team. I also have a girlfriend named Tereza.
Sambaby, Sambaby Posso não ser um Band Leader (Pois é!) Mas lá em casa todos meus amigos Os meus camaradinhas Me respeitam, (Pois é!) Essa é a razão da simpatia Do poder, do algo mais E da alegria...
I may not be a band leader, but my friends at home respect me, and that's why I have charm, power, something more, and joy.
Eu sou Flamengo e não disfarço de ninguém Mas eu sigo brasileiro 6 mais 1 Flamengo tem
I support the Flamengo soccer team and make no excuses for it. However, I am still proud to be Brazilian, and I know that Flamengo has 6 times more fans than any other team.
Sou flamengo e tenho uma nega chamada Tereza
I support the Flamengo soccer team and have a girlfriend named Tereza.
Eu Mor... No patropi, Abençoá por Dê E boni por naturê Em feverê (Em feverê) Tem carná (Tem carná) Eu tenho um fusca um vio Sou flamen e tenho uma nega chamá Terê Sou flamen e tenho uma nega chamá Terê
I live in my homeland, which is blessed by God and is naturally beautiful. In February, there is a carnival celebration. I have a car and a guitar, and I support the Flamengo soccer team. I also have a girlfriend named Tereza.
Contributed by Molly V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mariana Farias
O melhor de todos 😍😍😍
Cec9-6:33
Pqp, por que todo mundo bota só forró no churrasco em vez de botar seu Jorge e um pagodin????!!!!!?!?!?!
Wellynghton
Hehehe real, so porr* de piseiro agora nada haver com churrasco😂😂😂