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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Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

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Style: Not set

118

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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Tumba La É Ca

Style: Maculele

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Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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Sinhá Dona

Style: Not set

430

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Boa Voz

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Vai Pegar Fogo

Style: Corridos

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Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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