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

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Olha Lá Siri De Mangue

Style: Ladainhas

2794

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Mestre Waldemar

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Princesa Isabel

Style: Not set

951

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Mestre Peixinho

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Estrela Guia

Style: Not set

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Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: No

Author: Not set

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Dono Da Casa

Style: Maculele

1288

Toque: Not set

Lalaue Lyric video: Yes

Author: Not set

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