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").


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Lalaue Lyric video: No

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

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Quebra Gereba

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

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Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

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