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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Tindolelê Auê Cauiza

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1367

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Mestre Suassuna

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Sou Da Bahia, Eu Sou Lá De Itabuna

Style: Corridos

813

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Suassuna

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Esperança De Ser Livre

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62

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Mestre Barrão

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Aonde O Saci Se Perdeu

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753

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Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Mestre Carioca

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Lê Lê Lê Baiana

Style: Samba De Roda

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Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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