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: Corridos

1155

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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Igreja Do Bonfim

Style: Ladainhas

1462

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Paulo Dos Anjos

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Style: Corridos

2111

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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Iúna

Style: Toques

841

Toque: Iuna

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Mestre Suassuna

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