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.

Voltando
Zuco 103 Lyrics

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Só pensar em sobreviver
Tava pensando em voces
Quem pede tem que agradecer
Me disse um espadachim

Sombras são feitas prá esquecer
Meus olhos não queriam ver
... como o sol sentir voces perto de mim

Agora eu vou cantar só prá voces
Agora eu vou dançar prá voces viu
Quem tá voltando é a menina
Com um vestido de alegria

Agora eu vou cantar só prá voces

Meu coração sorri só prá voces viu
Sóis: meus meninos, meninas

Overall Meaning

In Zuco 103's song "Voltando," the lyrics are a celebration of returning home and being reunited with loved ones. The singer reflects on the importance of survival and gratitude, acknowledging that those who ask must also give thanks. The verse "Shadows are made to be forgotten, my eyes didn't want to see... like the sun, to feel you close to me" speaks to the idea of leaving negativity behind and focusing on positivity and joy. The singer then proclaims that she will sing and dance for her audience, who are like her family. She describes herself as "the girl in a dress of joy" and declares that her heart smiles only for them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Voltando" express a sense of appreciation for the people who have supported the singer and a desire to share happiness with them. The use of imagery and metaphors, such as shadows and the sun, add depth and meaning to the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Só pensar em sobreviver
I used to only think about surviving

Tava pensando em voces
But now, I started thinking about you guys

Quem pede tem que agradecer
The one who asks for something should be grateful for it

Me disse um espadachim
An swordsman once told me this

Sombras são feitas prá esquecer
Shadows are made to be forgotten

Meus olhos não queriam ver
My eyes did not want to see

... como o sol sentir voces perto de mim
Until I felt you guys close to me, like the sun

Agora eu vou cantar só prá voces
Now, I will sing just for you guys

Agora eu vou dançar prá voces viu
Now, I will dance for you guys, you see

Quem tá voltando é a menina
The girl is coming back

Com um vestido de alegria
With a dress of joy