Zuco 103 is a Latin trio from The Netherlands formed in 1999, lead by Lilia… Read Full Bio ↴Zuco 103 is a Latin trio from The Netherlands formed in 1999, lead by Lilian Vieira that brilliantly mixes traditional Brazilian singing and European electronic music. The great majority of the lyrics are in Portuguese with the exception of a few written in English.

It has been 13 years since Lilian Vieira, from Rio de Janeiro, moved to The Netherlands. It was there that Lilian, a former nursing student, started singing nights in Amsterdam and Zuco 103 was born.

The name of the band, Zuco 103, was suggested by the drummer Stefan, who, with his poor Portuguese, wanted to say "suco" which means "juice" but instead said "zuco". Lilian liked the mis-pronunciation so much that the name was approved. "The 103 is the alcohol tax" in Amsterdam, explained the singer.

After having given up to start nursing school again in the Netherlands, Lilian started singing in the night, and taking singing lessons in the Conservatory of Rotterdam, where she met Stefan Kruger, a drummer who had a passion for Brazilian music. “We made a bossa nova and jazz quintet”, tells Lilian.

Later, when they were taking part in a project with Indian and African musicians, Lilian met Stefan Schmid. The three made a song together and, later, recorded a CD. They also had one song included in a compilation of Brazilian music released in New York - for the Ziriguiboom stamp, of Béco Dranoff, who discovered the band. After this, the first CD was released by the Belgian label Crammed (partner of the Ziriguiboom), and were indicated to the local prize Edson Awards.

"In the Netherlands, everything happens. The rock and electronics scenes are very strong. But they just love Latin rhythms", says Lilian.

Nunca Mais
Zuco 103 Lyrics

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Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Mergulho em rio que eu não sei a fonte
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Escuto um samba sem lembrar de ontem
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Quero fazer de tudo a qualquer preço

Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Entrego o jogo pra quem não conheço

Quero um tempo de paz
Não preciso mais ao final do dia
É menos vale mais
Quando se quer paz ao final do dia

Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Confunda minha doçura com burrice
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Eu levo a sério o que qualquer um disse
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Pense que amigo aceita e engole tudo
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Faço de conta que sou surdo e mudo

Quero um tempo de paz
Não preciso mais ao final do dia
É menos vale mais
Quando se quer paz ao final do dia

Quero um tempo de paz
Não preciso mais ao final do dia
É menos vale mais
Quando se quer paz ao final do dia

Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais

Quero um tempo de paz
Não preciso mais ao final do dia

É menos vale mais
Quando se quer paz ao final do dia

Overall Meaning

The song "Nunca Mais" by Zuco 103 is a reflection on the desire to let go of the past and move towards a more peaceful future. The repetition of "Nunca Mais" ("never again") underscores a sense of finality and determination. The imagery of diving into an unknown river and listening to samba without memories of the past suggests a desire to let go of old habits and patterns of thought. The lyrics also express a desire to not be mistaken for someone who is easily manipulated or fooled.

The refrain of "Quero um tempo de paz" ("I want a time of peace") emphasizes the importance of finding inner harmony and calmness. The line "é menos vale mais" ("less is more valuable") suggests that simplicity and minimalism are important for achieving a peaceful state of mind. The repetition of the chorus and the phrase "nunca mais" at the end of the song creates a sense of closure and resolution.

Line by Line Meaning

Nunca Mais, nunca mais, nunca mais
The singer wants to move on from past mistakes and experiences

Mergulho em rio que eu não sei a fonte
The singer is going with the flow of life without analyzing its source

Escuto um samba sem lembrar de ontem
The singer is enjoying the present moment without dwelling on the past

Quero fazer de tudo a qualquer preço
The artist is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their desires

Entrego o jogo pra quem não conheço
The artist is taking risks and trusting strangers

Confunda minha doçura com burrice
The singer doesn't want to be underestimated or taken advantage of for being kind

Eu levo a sério o que qualquer um disse
The singer values the opinions and words of others, regardless of who they are

Pense que amigo aceita e engole tudo
The artist doesn't believe that being friends means ignoring or accepting everything

Faço de conta que sou surdo e mudo
The artist sometimes chooses to ignore or stay silent in difficult situations

Quero um tempo de paz
The artist desires a period of calmness and tranquility

Não preciso mais ao final do dia
The singer doesn't need to constantly be productive or occupied

É menos vale mais
Having less can sometimes lead to a more fulfilling life

Quando se quer paz ao final do dia
Peace of mind is the ultimate goal for the singer

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEFAN SCHMID, STEFAN KRUGER, LILIAN VIERA ZUIJDERWIJK

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