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.
Your Mother Should Know
Zé Ramalho Lyrics
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That was a hit before your mother was born
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Your mother should know (your mother should)
Your mother should know (know)
Sing it again
That was a hit before your mother was born
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Your mother should know (your mother should)
Your mother should know (know)
Lift up your hearts and sing me a song
That was a hit before your mother was born
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Your mother should know (your mother should)
Your mother should know (know)
Your mother should know (your mother should)
Your mother should know (know)
Sing it again
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Your mother should know (your mother should)
Your mother should know (yeah)
Your mother should know (your mother should)
Your mother should know (yeah)
Your mother should know (your mother should)
Your mother should know (yeah)
Zé Ramalho's "Your Mother Should Know" is a song that encourages people to celebrate and dance to a tune that has been a hit since even before the listener's mother was born. The lyrics seem to emphasize the timelessness of music and how it can bring people together across generations. The use of the phrase "Your mother should know" can be seen as a way of acknowledging that even though the song may have been popular in the past, it is still relevant and enjoyable in the present.
The repetition of the lyrics throughout the song may also suggest that the singer is trying to get people to embrace the joy of music and appreciate its ability to transcend time. The lines "Lift up your hearts and sing me a song" can be interpreted as a call to unite and celebrate together, regardless of age differences or other barriers that might otherwise separate people.
Overall, the song's message is one of inclusivity and joy, with an emphasis on the power of music to create connections and bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's all get up and dance to a song
Let's gather together and dance to a particular melody
That was a hit before your mother was born
The song was famous before your mother's existence
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Even though your mother was born a significant duration ago
Your mother should know (your mother should)
It is expected that your mother knows about the popular melody
Your mother should know (know)
Reinforcement of the notion that your mother should have awareness of the melody
Sing it again
Repeat the song once more
Lift up your hearts and sing me a song
Open up your emotions and render a tune to me
That was a hit before your mother was born
The particular melody was popular during an era before your mother's birth
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Your mother came into being a considerable duration ago
Your mother should know (your mother should)
It is anticipated that your mother should recognize the tune
Your mother should know (know)
It is reinforced that your mother ought to be acquainted with the melody
Your mother should know (your mother should)
The notion is repeated that your mother should possess the knowledge of the song
Your mother should know (know)
Reinforcement of the idea that your mother ought to have awareness of the popular tune
Sing it again
Repeat the song
Though she was born a long, long time ago
Despite your mother's birth occurring a significant time ago
Your mother should know (your mother should)
It is expected that your mother has knowledge of the famous tune
Your mother should know (yeah)
An affirmative statement that your mother should undoubtedly know about the melody
Your mother should know (your mother should)
The idea is repeated that your mother should possess familiarity with the tune
Your mother should know (yeah)
An emphatic agreement that your mother is expected to be acquainted with the famous melody
Your mother should know (your mother should)
A reiteration that your mother should be knowledgeable about the song
Your mother should know (yeah)
An assertion that your mother must be familiar with the popular melody
Writer(s): Lennon John Winston, Mccartney Paul James
Contributed by Jacob I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kap
krl nem sabia da existencia disso mt bom
Nasci errado
Poderia ser o hino imperial do Brasil
Rafael Boettger
Caraca!!! Bom demais!!! Nem imaginava essa possibilidade! Nem durmo hoje!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩
Marques Pato Petrobas
Muito bom
Luiz Pedro Orosz
muito bonito. Magistral Obrigado Ze Ramalho
etzas
Muito bom pqp n sabia da existência disso
Eustáquio Reis
só mesmo Zé Ramalho pra melhorar o que já era bom. acabei de conhecer essa versão
loop nichos
doideira kkkkk
joão gulde
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mente saudável jose
serotonina