As with many musicians back in his younger days, he was first influenced by rock and roll; however, at the age of 20, his music took a more Northeastern Brazilian approach (forro, folk). Zé Ramalho's lyrics however, are very influenced by the socio-economic difficulties faced by the average Brazilian.
In 1975, he recorded his first album, Paêbirú along with Lula Côrtes through the label Rozenblit. Today the copies from this very rare vinyl are highly-priced in the international collector's market.
Pepitas De Fogo
Zé Ramalho Lyrics
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Que nasce com qualquer estrela
Que nada em qualquer lagoa
Que brinca como um cavalo
Garupa por todo o caminho
No pingo de qualquer ribeira
No facho de qualquer espinho
No rabo de qualquer cometa
As figuras do mundo vão levar
Eh boi...
Que o casamento do fogo que nunca queima
Da água que nunca lava
E limpa de qualqer maneira
O velho crânio do homem
Na missa do sétimo dia
No pingo do redemoinho
No corredor das intrigas
No vendaval do mistério
E no minério pepitas de fogo vão brilhar
As pepitas de fogo vão brilhar
As pepitas de fogo vão brilhar
The lyrics of Zé Ramalho's song Pepitas De Fogo are a celebration of the resilience and freedom of the people who are constantly exploring the world around them. The song speaks of a people whose thoughts and imaginations are not limited by the constraints of their environment or circumstances. The lyrics suggest that this people are born with a natural affinity to the universe, and they are able to find joy and meaning in the simplest of things.
The song further talks of the marriage of elements that do not usually go together. For instance, the fire that never burns and the water that never washes, which represent the idea that opposites can come together to create something beautiful and powerful. The lyrics also speak about the human spirit, which is able to thrive even in the face of adversity. The pepitas de fogo (fire nuggets) mentioned in the song represent the valuable lessons and insights that can be gained from the struggles of life.
Overall, Pepitas De Fogo is a song that encourages people to live their lives to the fullest, to never stop exploring and to find the beauty in everything. It celebrates the innate ability of humans to adapt and overcome challenges, and to find joy in even the most challenging circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Que o pensamento do povo que nunca voa
The mindset of common people who are not ambitious
Que nasce com qualquer estrela
Who are born under the stars of destiny
Que nada em qualquer lagoa
Who can swim in any situation
Que brinca como um cavalo
Who playfully run like horses
Garupa por todo o caminho
Riding on the back of the journey
No pingo de qualquer ribeira
In the small drops of tiny rivers
No facho de qualquer espinho
In the light of every thorn
No rabo de qualquer cometa
In the tail of every comet
E na maleta as figuras do mundo vão levar
In their suitcase, they carry the world's experiences
Que o casamento do fogo que nunca queima
The union of fire that never burns
Da água que nunca lava
With water that never cleanses
E limpa de qualqer maneira
But still purifies in its own way
O velho crânio do homem
Cleansing the old human skull
Na missa do sétimo dia
On the seventh day mass
No pingo do redemoinho
In the drops of the whirlwind
No corredor das intrigas
In the hall of intrigues
No vendaval do mistério
In the storm of mystery
E no minério pepitas de fogo vão brilhar
And in the minerals, nuggets of fire will shine
As pepitas de fogo vão brilhar
The nuggets of fire will shine
As pepitas de fogo vão brilhar
The nuggets of fire will shine
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elzijunior Junior
Nos anos 80 em Pernambuco fui apresentado a esse LP , minga visão do mundo mudou completamente, me levou a estudar mitologia grega e história , nunca mais me deixei influenciar por homem nemhum, virei meu mestre, o conhecimento me salvou.
Obrigado Zé.
Neide Bezerra
Sou de Pernambuco !agora aqui em SC
Paula Silva
Zé Ramalho é um grande poeta de nossa música... além de ter uma voz única!!
Inês barbosa lima
Zé Ramalho grande cantador, inimitável suas canções são arrebatadoras
João Chrystion Games
Simplesmente impressionante. Que poesia sublime.
RAIZ SAUDADE
@Lucas Cardamone Os Arranjos dos Metais são do Mega LINCOLN OLIVETTI
Paulo Costa
Paulo Costa
Paulo Costa
A sanfona de sinuca só falta falar... Fantástico!
Rayane Félix
A melhor coisa do solo do sivuca é que ele acompanha ele com a voz e fica em coro, é praticamente a marca registrada dele. E o Zé, grande poeta, só cria pérolas.
Diego Vasconcelos
@Lucas Cardamone amigo, muito pelo contrário cada vez mais gerações curtem este artista visionário. Vc tem bom gosto!