Bandmembers were Lou Deprijck (also known from Lou & The Hollywood Bananas), Sylvain Vanholme (founder of the Wallace Collection) and Pipou (Yvan or Yves Lacomblez) (co-writer of "Ca plane pour moi").
Disco Samba
Two Man Sound Lyrics
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Dê, dê, dêdêredê, dê, dê, dêdêredê dê, dê
Upa Neguinho
Upa neguinho na estrada
Upa pra lá e pra cá
Virge que coisa mais linda!
Upa neguinho começando a andar
começando a andar, começando a andar
Zazueira, Zazueira
Zazueira, Zazueira
A, E, I, O, U, Ypselum
A, E, I, O, U, Ypselum
A, E, I, O, U, Ypselum
Fio Maravilha, nós gozamos de você
Dê, dê, dêdêredê, dê
Fio Maravilha faz mais um pra gente ver
dê, dêdêredê dê, dê
Brigitte Bardot, Bardot
Brigitte beijo beijo
Na tela do cinema todo mundo se afocou
Ay ay Caramba
Ay ay Caramba,
Ay ay Caramba
Ay ay Caramba
Moro, num país tropical, abençoado por Deus
Que é bonito por natureza mas que beleza
So fla so fla, ma e e
So fla so fla, ae e e
So fla so fla, ma e e
So fla so fla, ae e e
Brasil
Laralalará la ra lai (Eu sou brasileiro)
Laralalará la ra lá
Laralalará la ra lá
Brasil, Brasil
Você abusou,
Tiro partido de mim, abusou
Tiro partido de mim, abusou
Tiro partido de mim, abusou
Na, na, na
Ne...ega, Ne..ega, Ne...ega
Tiro barubarubae
Lara lai ra, larara lai la ra lâ
larara lai la ra lâ
Quero depois eu cantar
Eh! meu amigo Charlie (se você quizer)
Eh! meu amigo Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown, Charlie Brown
Olê lê, Olâ lâ
Pegano Ganze
Pegano Ganza
Olê le, Olá la
Pegano Ganze
Pegano Ganza
Mariana, Mariana
Que saudade tá
É na linda baiana
Oh...oooh bah-iano
Obá obá obá
Oh...oooh bah-iano
Obá obá obá
Por isso agora deixe estar
Deixe estar que eu vou entregar você
Por isso agora deixe estar
Deixe estar que eu vou entregar você
Olê Olâ
O Flamengo ta botando pra quebrar
Olê Olâ
O Flamengo ta botando pra quebrar
Bahia
Na nara nara...
Você vai
Zum zum zum zum zum
Olêrere lere lai ...
Eh! meu amigo Charlie
Eh! meu amigo Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown, é...
The song "Disco Samba" by Two Man Sound is a lively and energetic dance tune that incorporates various elements such as Bossa Nova, Samba, and Disco. The lyrics are primarily in Portuguese and include some English phrases. The song starts with a repetitive melody that goes "dê, dê, dêdêredê" and "upa neguinho" which means "up little black boy." It then progresses into a series of phrases that describe the beauty of Brazil, including the famous football player Fio Maravilha and the actress Brigitte Bardot. The chorus features the phrase "Zazueira, Zazueira" and then shifts into a call and response section where the lead singer invites the listener to sing along.
The lyrics of "Disco Samba" are full of references to Brazilian culture, including football, cinema, and music. The song celebrates the vibrancy and energy of Brazil and its people. The phrase "Upa neguinho" can be interpreted as a celebration of black culture and people, which is an important theme in Brazilian history and society.
Overall, "Disco Samba" is a fun and upbeat song that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Brazil. The combination of different rhythms and languages creates a unique and captivating sound that makes it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Dê, dê, dêdêredê, dê, dê, dêdêredê dê, dê
Some wordplay sounds meant to set the mood of the song
Upa neguinho na estrada
Someone, probably a black person, is on the road
Upa pra lá e pra cá
They're going back and forth
Virge que coisa mais linda!
The artist finds this sight beautiful, perhaps because of the rhythm of the steps taken
Upa neguinho começando a andar
The person is just starting their walk, maybe dancing or marching
começando a andar, começando a andar
This person is just getting started on their journey
Zazueira, Zazueira
More nonsense scat syllables
A, E, I, O, U, Ypselum
Even more nonsense scat syllables
Fio Maravilha, nós gozamos de você
The artist is amused by or has had fun with Fio Maravilha
Fio Maravilha faz mais um pra gente ver
The artist wants to see something else from Fio Maravilha
Brigitte Bardot, Bardot
A reference to the French actress known for her beauty and popularity in the 1960s
Brigitte beijo beijo
A reference to her kissing scenes in French cinema
Na tela do cinema todo mundo se afocou
Everyone fell in love with her on the movie screen
Ay ay Caramba
An exclamation of excitement, surprise or frustration
Moro, num país tropical, abençoado por Deus
The singer lives in a beautiful tropical country blessed by God
Que é bonito por natureza mas que beleza
This country is naturally beautiful
So fla so fla, ma e e
Some more scatter syllables
Brasil
The singer is specifically referring to Brazil
Laralalará la ra lai (Eu sou brasileiro)
Scat syllables mixed with a declaration of pride, "I am Brazilian"
Você abusou,
Someone took advantage of the artist
Tiro partido de mim, abusou
This person did so by taking advantage of them
Na, na, na
A musical interlude
Ne...ega, Ne..ega, Ne...ega
A wordplay sound that prolongs the previous scat sounds
Tiro barubarubae
More scat syllables
Lara lai ra, larara lai la ra lâ
A playful series of scat syllables
Quero depois eu cantar
The storyteller expresses an intention to sing later
Eh! meu amigo Charlie (se você quizer)
The singer directs an invitation to a friend named Charlie, maybe to dance or sing together.
Eh! meu amigo Charlie Brown
The artist invites a friend named Charlie Brown to join in
Olê lê, Olâ lâ
Some musical interlude
Pegano Ganze
More nonsense syllables layered over the music
Mariana, Mariana
Perhaps another reference to a beautiful woman, Mariana
Que saudade tá
The storyteller misses Mariana
É na linda baiana
Mariana might be from the state of Bahia famous for its music and traditions
Oh...oooh bah-iano
An interjection and reference to a Bahian
Obá obá obá
This might reference a popular Brazilian song
Por isso agora deixe estar
The storyteller asks to be allowed to proceed
Deixe estar que eu vou entregar você
Perhaps an invitation to dance or perform together
O Flamengo ta botando pra quebrar
The Flamengo football club is doing well and causing a sensation
Bahia
Referencing the state of Bahia in Brazil
Na nara nara...
More nonsense syllables layered over the music from the state of Bahia
Você vai
Someone is going somewhere
Zum zum zum zum zum
A popular children's song and dance
Olêrere lere lai ...
Another reference to a popular Bahian song
Charlie Brown, é...
The song ends with another call to Charlie Brown to join in
Contributed by Josiah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Eturnes
0:14 Taj Mahal - Jorge Ben Jor
0:29 Upa Neguinho - Elis Regina
0:50 Zazueira - Jorge Ben Jor
1:06 Sebastiana - Luiz Gonzaga
1:17 Fio Maravilha - Jorge Ben Jor
1:33 Brigitte Bardot - Jorge Veiga
1:46 Caramba! ... Galileu Da Galiléia - Jorge Ben Jor
2:00 País Tropical - Jorge Ben Jor
2:33 Aquarela do Brasil - Ary Barroso
2:52 Você Abusou - Antônio Carlos/Jocafi
3:22 Nega do Obaluaê - Wando
3:37 Tristeza - Niltinho e Haroldo Lobo
3:51 Charlie Brown - Benito di Paula
4:12 Festa para um Rei Negro - Salgueiro
4:28 Velha Baiana (Mariana) - Lena Rios
4:43 Mas Que Nada - Jorge Ben Jor
5:07 Desacato - Antônio Carlos/Jocafi
5:38 "O Flamengo tá botando pra quebrar" - Torcida do Flamengo
5:58 Bahia de Todos os Deuses - Elza Soares
6:41 Charlie Brown - Benito di Paula (again)
@ectodoc
Un abrazo para todos en 2023 casi 2024!
@marthaluciacr
Saludos!🙏
@heroedeacero1118
Excelente canción para disfrutar en estas ultimas semanas del año.
@myo1490
Un saludo y abrazo ahí hermano 🙏
@yanethcarranza1148
siiii,un fuerte abrazo para todos y todas con excelentes gustos musicales y gran apreciación por el arte musical
@juliojorgeriberaquintana8507
Muy buena canción nunca pasará de moda...
@yrmarojas1115
Pleno verano en Perú era creo 1979 en una fiesta de amigos y amigas bailamos de todo y suena esta bella musica larga bailaba con un chico que me gustaba 😍 yo también le gustaba a el , El era tímido nos miramos les digo que yo lo besé 🙈 un beso en los labios sano desde ese dia fuimos enamorados nos llegamos a casar tenemos una hija un hijo somos abuelos de 2 bebés llevamos 41 años de casados, justo íbamos en el carro hoy día 15 de octubre puse una estación de radio y suena esta canción nos miramos y recordamos hoy tenemos 62 años los 2 . 😍
@atreyu7626
Que linda historia 🙂
@mariaemiliareateguisinarah2158
Que lindo me agradó su historia lo bonito fue correspondida y por siempre alegra por ustedes saludos de Perú Lima .
@Aoi_MortifiedTaylorFryDaughter
Dad, Why my name is Zazuera?
Because your mom loved the Novela das Cinco
Two Man Sound - Samba Disco