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.
Rebel Rebel
Seu Jorge Lyrics
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Pouco me importa se o dinheiro é seu
Ei baby se o cabelo é legal
Moda na gringa é feliz natal
Se equivocou mas ficou tudo bem
Agora diz que está na onda zen
Ei baby você venceu
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
A maquiagem vai desmanchar
Para o seu medo aparecer
Zero a zero, agora eu vou
Você deu mole então eu marco um gol
Zero a zero, você venceu
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
Você não sabe se vai ou vem
Pouco me importa se o dinheiro é seu
Ei baby se o cabelo é legal
Moda na gringa é feliz natal
Se equivocou mas ficou tudo bem
Agora diz que está na onda zen
Ei baby você venceu
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
A maquiagem vai desmanchar
Para o seu medo aparecer
Zero a zero, agora eu vou
Você deu mole então eu marco um gol
Zero a zero, você venceu
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
The lyrics to Seu Jorge's "Rebel Rebel" seem to be about a tumultuous relationship, where one person is unsure of their feelings and actions, while the other person is more confident and in control. The first verse suggests that one person is unsure of which way to go, while the other person doesn't care about their financial situation. The second verse implies that one person has made a mistake but has now found inner peace and is claiming to be on a "zen" vibe. The third verse seems to address the idea that appearances can be deceiving, and that fear can eventually reveal itself. The chorus repeats the phrase "zero a zero," which translates to "0-0" in English, suggesting a tie or a stalemate.
Throughout the song, there is a back-and-forth between the two people, with one seemingly winning and the other losing. The phrase "passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu" appears twice, which translates to "come back tomorrow and take what is yours." This could refer to either a physical possession or a relationship, depending on the interpretation of the lyrics. It seems to suggest that one person is willing to give the other person another chance, but only if they can prove themselves.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rebel Rebel" are ambiguous and open to interpretation. They could be about a romantic relationship, a business partnership, or a friendship, as the themes of uncertainty, control, and redemption are universal.
Line by Line Meaning
Você não sabe se vai ou vem
You're unsure of your direction and movement
Pouco me importa se o dinheiro é seu
I don't care if you have the money
Ei baby se o cabelo é legal
Hey baby, if your hair is cool
Moda na gringa é feliz natal
Fashion in foreign countries is like Christmas
Se equivocou mas ficou tudo bem
You made a mistake but it's okay
Agora diz que está na onda zen
Now you claim to be on a Zen wave
Ei baby você venceu
Hey baby, you've won
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
Come back tomorrow and get what's yours
A maquiagem vai desmanchar
Your makeup will come off
Para o seu medo aparecer
Your fear will show
Zero a zero, agora eu vou
Tied up, now I'm going for it
Você deu mole então eu marco um gol
You slipped up, so I scored a goal
Zero a zero, você venceu
Tied up, you've won
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
Come back tomorrow and get what's yours
Você não sabe se vai ou vem
You're unsure of your direction and movement
Pouco me importa se o dinheiro é seu
I don't care if you have the money
Ei baby se o cabelo é legal
Hey baby, if your hair is cool
Moda na gringa é feliz natal
Fashion in foreign countries is like Christmas
Se equivocou mas ficou tudo bem
You made a mistake but it's okay
Agora diz que está na onda zen
Now you claim to be on a Zen wave
Ei baby você venceu
Hey baby, you've won
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
Come back tomorrow and get what's yours
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: David Bowie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danilolondono7897
Você não sabe se vai ou vem
Pouco me importa se o dinheiro é seu
Ei baby se o cabelo é legal
Moda na gringa é feliz natal
Se equivocou mas ficou tudo bem
Agora diz que está na onda zen
Ei baby você venceu
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
A maquiagem vai desmanchar
Para o seu medo aparecer
Zero a zero, agora eu vou
Você deu mole então eu marco um gol
Zero a zero, você venceu
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
@kian8144
Você não sabe se vai ou vem
Pouco me importa se o dinheiro é seu
Ei baby se o cabelo é legal
Moda na gringa é feliz natal
Se equivocou mas ficou tudo bem
Agora diz que está na onda zen
Ei baby você venceu
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
A maquiagem vai desmanchar
Para o seu medo aparecer
Zero a zero, agora eu vou
Você deu mole então eu marco um gol
Zero a zero, você venceu
Passe amanhã e pegue o que é seu
@Francisah
His voice is like the smoothest silk.
@kolea666666
Watch "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou"(if not yet seen)
@vicinchaustegui4448
My dad used to play this for me when i was a kid to help me sleep since i had terrible insomnia and this put me to sleep in minutes and this song still gets me emotional i love this song and the life aquatic couldnt have asked for a better childhood
@SphereX253
I know he’s singing in Portuguese, but it sounds like he says “smoothest silk” doesn’t he?
@guillermoperalta6659
Dude i want to sleep instead of rebellion
@corn.latoel3636
So Smooth 🥰
@williedynamyte
it's amazing to hear the difference between Seu's and Bowe's versions of the same song. Both are amazing!
@otavio-garcia
Hey, Mr. Dynamite, I couldn't help but laughing of your comment, because Seu Jorge means something like Mr. George. So you've called him just "Mr" Lol. But I agree with you!
@luizaz.n.4815
You calling Seu Jorge "Seu´s" is the cutest thing ever.
@CanaldoGustavo001
His name is just "Jorge" hahahahahah