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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Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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2103

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Jogo de Dentro

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Style: Corridos

946

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Suassuna

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1541

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Bimba

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Esperança De Ser Livre

Style: Not set

62

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Mestre Barrão

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