Ultraje a Rigor is a popular Brazilian r… Read Full Bio ↴(São Paulo, 1983 - present)
Ultraje a Rigor is a popular Brazilian rock band. Hailing from São Paulo, their songs blend a raw pop rock sound with smart, hilarious lyrics (in Portuguese) that address everything from sex, soccer and relationships to Brazil's corrupt politicians and social tensions.
Current formation
Roger: vocals and guitar
Marcos Kleine: guitar
Mingau: bass
Bacalhau: drums
Discography:
_ Inútil/Mim Quer Tocar (1983 single)
_ Eu Me Amo/Rebelde Sem Causa (1984 single)
_ Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia (1985 LP) - The band's most successful album, with nine out of its ten songs getting massive airplay in Brazilian radio between 1985 and 1986. It was the first LP from a Brazilian rock band to go gold and platinum.
_ Sexo!! (1987 LP)
_ Crescendo (1989 LP)
_ Por Quê Ultraje a Rigor? (1990 LP) - an album full of classic rock covers.
_ O Mundo Encantado do Ultraje a Rigor (1992) (collection)
_ Ó! (1993)
_ Geração Pop (1995), re-edited in 1997 as 'Pop Brasil' (collection)
_ 2 É Demais! (2 discs: 1996 e 1998) - Two packs, one with "Nós Vamos Invadir Sua Praia" and "Sexo!", and another with "Crescendo" and "Por Que Ultraje a Rigor?"
_ 18 Anos Sem Tirar! (1998) - live comeback album, with four new studio songs.
_ Os Invisíveis (2002)
_ Acústico MTV (2005) - acoustic album, with classics and some new songs.
_Por Que Ultraje A Rigor? Vol.2 (2015) - Instrumental covers that the band played in the 'The Noite' and 'Agora É Tarde' talks shows.
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Ultraje A Rigor Lyrics
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C'mon, pretty baby, won't you talk to me?
C'mon, pretty baby, gimme one more chance
Try to save our romance
Slow down
Baby, now you're movin' way too fast
You gotta gimme a little lovin', gotta gimme a little lovin'
Well, I used to walk you home, baby, after school
Carry your books home too
But now you've got a boyfriend with a diamond ring
Baby, what you're tryin' to do?
Slow down
Baby, now you're moving way too fast
You gotta gimme a little lovin', you gotta gimme a little lovin'
If you want our love to last
Well, you know that I love you, baby
Yes, I do
Come on, pretty baby, why can'tcha be true?
I need your lovin', baby, oh so bad
The best little woman that I ever had
Slow down
Baby, what you're tryin' to do?
You gotta gimme a little lovin', gotta give a little lovin'
If you want our love to last
The song "Slow Down" by Ultraje A Rigor is a plea for an ex-lover to slow down and reconsider their decision to end the relationship. The singer starts by calling for the ex-partner to walk and talk with him, hoping for a chance to save their romance. He then goes on to reminisce about the times when they used to walk home from school, carrying her books, but now she has a new boyfriend with a diamond ring. The singer asks her to slow down and give him one more chance by showing him a little bit of love, which is essential for their love to last. He assures her of his love and asks her to be true to him because he needs her very badly, and she is the best woman he ever had.
The song's lyrics are easy to understand but deliver a poignant message about the difficulties of navigating relationships. The song's message is conveyed through its catchy and upbeat melody, making it a popular choice for parties and events. Ultraje A Rigor's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced the heartache of a failed relationship, and the song offers a hopeful message to those who are willing to put in a little effort to save their love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, c'mon, pretty baby, won't you walk with me?
The singer is asking the woman he loves to take a walk with him.
C'mon, pretty baby, won't you talk to me?
The singer wants the woman he loves to have a conversation with him.
C'mon, pretty baby, gimme one more chance
The singer is asking the woman he loves for another opportunity.
Try to save our romance
The singer is hoping to salvage their relationship.
Slow down
The singer wants the woman to slow everything down.
Baby, now you're movin' way too fast
The woman is rushing things and the singer wants her to slow down.
You gotta gimme a little lovin', gotta gimme a little lovin'
The singer is asking for some attention and love from his partner.
If you want our love to last
The singer wants the woman to show her love if they want to continue their relationship.
Well, I used to walk you home, baby, after school
The singer used to walk the woman he loves home from school.
Carry your books home too
The singer used to carry the woman's books home for her.
But now you've got a boyfriend with a diamond ring
The woman has a new boyfriend who gave her an engagement ring.
Baby, what you're tryin' to do?
The singer is questioning the motives of the woman because of her new relationship.
Well, you know that I love you, baby
The singer is expressing his love for the woman he loves.
Yes, I do
The singer is asserting that his love for the woman is true.
Come on, pretty baby, why can'tcha be true?
The singer is questioning why the woman is not being honest about her feelings for him.
I need your lovin', baby, oh so bad
The singer expresses that he really needs the woman's love.
The best little woman that I ever had
The singer considers the woman the best partner he has ever had.
Baby, what you're tryin' to do?
The singer is asking again what the woman is trying to do with her new relationship.
You gotta gimme a little lovin', gotta give a little lovin'
The singer repeats his request for love and attention from his partner.
If you want our love to last
The singer reiterates that the woman must show her love if they want their relationship to continue.
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.