In 2004, then Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio granted the band a state decoration for 25 years of career achievements in the music industry. On 26 September 2009, they played in Lisbon to a packed football stadium, Estádio do Restelo, to commemorate their 30th anniversary. They played for three hours – each hour marking a decade of their steadily successful career. It was the first time seven screens were used on stage in Portugal.
Current members are most of the original line up Tim (bass/ vocals), João Cabeleira (guitar – since 1983), Kalú (drums/ backing vocals) and Gui (sax/ backing vocals). Fans refer to the band as Xutos; and Xutos is pronounced 'shootoosh'. Both 'xutos' and 'pontapés' are words in reference to types of kicks, but with a twist because the first word when spelled "Chutos" is referred for kick on a ball or object, but here used as "'xutos", slang for Heroin injection, while 'pontapés' for kicks mainly on people.
Founding member and guitarist Zé Pedro died on 30 November 2017.
Discography
78/82 (1982)
Cerco (1985)
Circo De Feras (1987)
88 (1988)
Ao Vivo (1988)
Gritos Mudos (1990)
Dizer Não De Vez (1992)
Direito Ao Deserto (1993)
Ao Vivo Na Antena 3 (1995)
Dados Viciados (1997)
Tentação (Movie Soundtrack) (1998)
Vida Malvada (2000)
1º De Agosto No Rock Rendez-Vous (2000)
XIII (2001)
Sei Onde Tu Estás – Ao Vivo 2001 (2002)
Nesta Cidade (2003)
Mundo Ao Contrário (2004)
Ao Vivo no Pavilhão Atlântico (2005, DVD and Double Album)
O Cerco continua (2007)
Xutos & Pontapés (2009)
Puro (2014)
Se Me Amas (2016)
Duro (2019)
Leo
Xutos & Pontapés Lyrics
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Trabalha
Não trabalha
Paga
Não paga
Crava
Dá o cava
Mete um vale
Leo Leo Leo
Leo
Ama
Na cama
Come
Passa fome
Casa
Descasa
E mata
O senhorio
Leo Leo Leo
The lyrics of Xutos & Pontapés's song "Leo" reflect the complexities of modern society, particularly the struggles of the working class. The song is essentially an exploration of the life of a person named Leo, who fluctuates between working and not working, paying and not paying, and even borrowing from his salary. The repetition of Leo's name throughout the song also suggests that he is a representative of a larger group of people who face similar challenges in their daily lives.
The second half of the song delves deeper into Leo's personal life, describing his relationships and his financial struggles with his landlord. The lyrics reveal how Leo is willing to do whatever it takes to survive, even if it means sacrificing his own well-being to make ends meet. Despite his difficulties, however, the song seems to suggest that Leo is still able to find love and companionship in his life, even amidst his struggles.
Overall, the song "Leo" represents a powerful commentary on modern life and the challenges faced by those in the working class. It encourages listeners to empathize with Leo and others like him who are struggling to make it in a difficult and often unforgiving world.
Line by Line Meaning
Leo
Someone named Leo
Trabalha
Works a job, earning money
Não trabalha
Does not work a job, does not earn money
Paga
Pays bills and expenses
Não paga
Does not pay bills and expenses
Crava
Borrows money, doesn't pay it back
Dá o cava
Gives excuses for not paying back borrowed money
Mete um vale no salário
Takes an advance on their salary
Leo Leo Leo
Repeating the name Leo, may imply frustration or annoyance with Leo's behavior
Ama
Loves someone, possibly romantically
Na cama
Expressing physical affection or sexual activity
Come
Eats regularly
Passa fome
Goes hungry, struggles to find food
Casa
Marries or enters a committed relationship
Descasa
Divorces or ends a committed relationship
E mata o senhorio
Kills or defeats the landlord, possibly implying frustration with high rent prices or poor living conditions
Contributed by William L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.