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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Eu Ja Vivo Enjoado

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1887

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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Style: Ladainhas

1590

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Toni Vargas

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Vai Colorindo

Style: Corridos

620

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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Casca De Coco

Style: Samba De Roda

915

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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O Sereia O Sereia

Style: Corridos

1755

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Natanael

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