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.
She
Zuco 103 Lyrics
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Had a good woman and I went and did her wrong
Honey found out I was lovin' double time
She moved me from her heart to the back of her mind
She made a memory out of me
Just a vision of the past is all you see
Like a statue of stone a part of history
Yeah, that woman made a memory out of me
I don't even make a shadow when I'm walking in the sun
I hide my face, hang my chin
Just another sad story 'bout an old has been
She made a memory out of me
Just a vision of the past is all you see
Like a statue of stone a part of history
Yeah, that woman made a memory out of me
Say Lord, that baby made a memory out of me
Just a vision of the past is all you see
Like a statue of stone a part of history
Yeah, that woman made a memory out of me
Lord, that baby made a memory out of me
The song "She" by Zuco 103 is about a man who has lost his lover due to his infidelity. He reflects on his actions and realizes that he has made a huge mistake. He acknowledges that his woman found out he was "lovin' double time," and as a result, she "moved [him] from her heart to the back of her mind." He recognizes that he is to blame for losing her and feels the weight of his guilt. "Lord, I'm so low down for what I've done. I don't even make a shadow when I'm walking in the sun. I hide my face, hang my chin. Just another sad story 'bout an old has been."
The man acknowledges that his actions have become a significant part of his former lover's memory of him. He is just a "vision of the past" and feels like "a statue of stone, a part of history." The woman has made a "memory out of" him, and he cannot escape the consequences of his actions. Throughout the song, the man expresses remorse and asks for forgiveness, recognizing the significant impact his infidelity has had on his life.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the consequences of cheating in a relationship. It reminds listeners that our actions have consequences, and it's important to treat our loved ones with honesty and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
You're looking at a man that's almost gone
I am a man who is almost gone from this world
Had a good woman and I went and did her wrong
I had a good woman, but I betrayed her
Honey found out I was lovin' double time
My lover found out I had another lover on the side
She moved me from her heart to the back of her mind
My lover moved me from her heart to the back of her mind, forgetting about me
She made a memory out of me
My lover turned me into a memory, a vision of the past
Just a vision of the past is all you see
Now I am just a vision of the past, nothing more
Like a statue of stone a part of history
I am like a statue of stone, a part of history, immovable and unchanging
Lord, I'm so low down for what I've done
I feel very low for what I have done
I don't even make a shadow when I'm walking in the sun
I am so insignificant that I don't even cast a shadow when I walk in the sun
I hide my face, hang my chin
I hide my face and hang my chin in shame
Just another sad story 'bout an old has been
I am just another sad story about an old has-been, someone who was once something but is now nothing
Say Lord, that baby made a memory out of me
I am telling the Lord that my lover turned me into a memory
Lord, that baby made a memory out of me
I am telling the Lord again that my lover turned me into a memory
Writer(s): Stefan Karl Schmid, Lilian Vieira Zuijderwijk, Stefan Kruger Copyright: Outro Lado
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.