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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Dendê

Style: Corridos

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Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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Ê, La Lae Lae La

Style: Corridos

4652

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Cobra Mansa

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A Bananeira Caiu

Style: Corridos

3514

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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É O Mar Vai Virar Sertão

Style: Corridos

1421

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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Seu Moço

Style: Not set

54

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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