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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Filho De Bimba Não Pode Cair

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Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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Bahia De Outrora

Style: Not set

74

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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Pareço Ganga Zumbi

Style: Ladainhas

1436

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Leopoldina

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São Bento Me Chama Eu Vou

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1360

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Instrutora Hiena

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A Voz Do Cantador

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48

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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