Vanguart is an folk-rock and indie rock band from Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Braz… Read Full Bio ↴Vanguart is an folk-rock and indie rock band from Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The band members are Hélio Flanders (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica), David Dafre (guitars), Reginaldo Lincoln (bass), Douglas Godoi (drums), Luiz Lazarotto (keyboards).
The first two albums, "Ready To.." (2002) and "The Noon Moon" (2003) were released as Hélio Flanders solo albums, an one man project.
Only in 2003 the band was completed with the other members. They released two EPs "Before Vallegrand" (2005) and "Semáforo" (2006). Semáforo is the first album with portuguese lyrics!

Miss Universe
Vanguart Lyrics

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I woke up naked, I was outside
Thunders, bummers lightin' up what I had inside
The policeman came and asked me why
I said I got the money
Claimed my hands and packed my backs
Said I was funny

Funny was I ?

I woke up naked, stole a car
Drove through the boundary
Called up Chico he asked me What
I said meet me at the foundry

Ahh...

I met him down on a cheerful morning
At the local place for murders
All of a sudden he spoke his mind
And I spoke my mind just moanin'
We held hands, he showed me drugs
I laughed and said I'm yours, babe
Come here while my heart beats for you
And fuck me like your mother

And his mother was,

His mother was,
Miss universe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Miss Universe” by Vanguart may seem confusing and bizarre on the surface, but they are actually quite profound and impactful when analyzed closely. The song starts with an unknown protagonist waking up naked, outside during a storm, and with some internal turmoil. When asked by the police why he’s outside undressed during the storm, he responds saying that he has the money and is funny. It suggests a level of discontent, confusion, and maybe even madness, which leads him to steal a car and drive away.

As the song progresses, he calls his friend Chico to join him, and they meet at a location where murders occur frequently. They share their thoughts and feelings with one another, and he reveals to Chico that he’s willing to be his, suggesting a desire for intimacy and love. He then throws in an unexpected reference to “f*ck me like your mother,” which could be interpreted as a bizarre attempt to create an Oedipal connection, adding to the undercurrent of confusion and madness.

The song ends with the reveal that Chico’s mother is the Miss Universe, which could mean that the idea of perfection or beauty is arbitrary and subjective, but it can also be interpreted as a metaphor for how society often sets superficial standards and expectations of behavior, appearance, and achievement. The lyrics explore themes of identity, disillusionment, and the societal norms that drive people to madness. It can be seen as an abstraction of society's expectations of people and how they have devastating effects on people's sense of identity and value of themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I woke up naked, I was outside
I woke up disoriented, not knowing where I was

Thunders, bummers lightin' up what I had inside
The storm outside was reflecting the chaos inside me

The policeman came and asked me why
An authority figure questioned my behavior

I said I got the money
I tried to give an excuse, thinking money would solve everything

Claimed my hands and packed my backs
I tried to act innocent and leave the situation quickly

Said I was funny
I tried to make light of the situation with humor

I woke up naked, stole a car
I acted recklessly and broke the law

Drove through the boundary
I ignored limitations and boundaries

Called up Chico he asked me What
Contacted a friend for help when I was in trouble

I said meet me at the foundry
I instructed my friend to meet me at a specific location

I met him down on a cheerful morning
The timing of the meeting was ironic given the dark subject matter