Folha Seca

Lyrics, Translations, Music Video and Song Meaning

Song Lyrics


History and sentiment behind song

Song about the noise the leaves made when they were stepped on.

We might imagine that it is about a slave hiding in the forest, fearful knowing every step might be heard by the slave hunter, called the Capitão do Mato ("Captain of the Jungle").


Other Songs

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Amor É Meu Amor

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47

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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To Dormindo, To Sónhándo

Style: Corridos

1131

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Jogo de Dentro

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Eu Vim De Luanda

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60

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Mestre Barrão

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Olha Lá Siri De Mangue

Style: Ladainhas

2793

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Mestre Waldemar

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A Bananeira Caiu

Style: Corridos

3489

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Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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