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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Toque De Cavalaria (Berimbau)

Style: Toques

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Toque: Cavalaria

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Paulo César Piheiro (Brazilian poet)

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Aiê O Berimbau Aiê

Style: Corridos

1444

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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Obedeço O Berimbau

Style: Not set

62

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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Saudade Que Faz Chorar

Style: Not set

44

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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Foi Dentro Do Barracao

Style: Corridos

596

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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