Alagados

Os Paralamas do Sucesso

About Alagados

"Alagados" is a song written by Bi Ribeiro, João Barone, and Herbert Vianna, which are the three members from Os Paralamas do Sucesso. It was featured in their third studio album, Selvagem?, released in 1986. It was voted by the Brazilian edition of Rolling Stone as the 63rd greatest Brazilian song.


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2004
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Todo dia o sol da manhã
Vem e lhes desafia
Traz do sonho pro mundo
Quem já não o queria
Palafitas, trapiches, farrapos
Filhos da mesma agonia
E a cidade que tem braços abertos
Num cartão postal
Com os punhos fechados na vida real
Lhe nega oportunidades
Mostra a face dura do mal

Alagados, Trenchtown, Favela da Maré
A esperança não vem do mar
Nem das antenas de TV
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê

Todo dia o sol da manhã
Vem e lhes desafia
Traz do sonho pro mundo
Quem já não o queria
Palafitas, trapiches, farrapos
Filhos da mesma agonia
E a cidade que tem braços abertos
Num cartão postal
Com os punhos fechados na vida real
Lhe nega oportunidades
Mostra a face dura do mal

Alagados, Trenchtown, Favela da Maré
A esperança não vem do mar
Nem das antenas de TV
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê

Alagados, Trenchtown, Favela da Maré
A esperança não vem do mar
Nem das antenas de TV
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê

Alagados, Trenchtown, Favela da Maré
A esperança não vem do mar
Nem das antenas de TV
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê

Alagados, Trenchtown, Favela da Maré
A esperança não vem do mar
Nem das antenas de TV
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê
A arte de viver da fé
Mas a arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê
A arte de viver da fé
Só não se sabe fé em quê
A arte de viver da fé

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Os Paralamas do Sucesso

Os Paralamas do Sucesso (also known simply as Paralamas) is a Brazilian rock band, formed in Rio de Janeiro in the late 1970s. Its members since 1982 are Herbert Vianna (guitar and lead vocals), Bi Ribeiro (bass), and João Barone (drums). In its beginning, the band combined reggae and ska with rock, but later added horn arrangements and Latin rhythms. The Paralamas are considered one of the original "Big Four" bands of 1980s Brazilian rock, along with Barão Vermelho, Legião Urbana, and Titãs. more »

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Written by: Felipe De Nobrega B. Ribeiro, Joao Alberto Barone Silva, Herbert Vianna

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10 facts about this song

Band Members
"Alagados" is a song by the Brazilian rock band, "Os Paralamas do Sucesso". Official members of the band during the recording of this song included Herbert Vianna, Bi Ribeiro, and João Barone.
Album Release
It was released in their third album "Selvagem?" in 1986.
Musical Style
The band is noted for their mix of rock and reggae, with "Alagados" showcasing these musical influences.
Song's Meaning
The song describes the harsh living conditions of the inhabitants of "Alagados" which is a low-income neighborhood of Salvador, Bahia, in Brazil.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics describe the flooding and housing problems faced by the poor in Brazil, which gives the song a socio-political dimension - a characteristic feature in a number of their songs.
Cultural Significance
The song is one of the most recognized in Brazilian rock history and it eventually became an anthem for social improvement in Brazil.
Global Connection
The song also mentions similar conditions in "Trenchtown" in Jamaica and "Soweto" in South Africa, thus drawing a connection between the struggles of the poor in Brazil and other parts of the world.
Critical Acclaim
Critics have praised the song for its powerful lyrics and the masterful merging of rock and reggae styles.
Success
"Alagados" is one of the hits that cemented Os Paralamas' position in the golden age of Brazilian rock.
Live Performances
The song "Alagados" is one of the most iconic tracks in their live performances.

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