Back in Brazil
Paul McCartney
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Back in Brazil There lives a girl Dreams of the future And a far, far better world Back in Brazil She meets a man He's tall and handsome And he fits her with a plan Bright lights ahead Music and fun Nights out for dancing And the days for the sun All kinds of weather, did surely come and go But they're together And together they will steal the show Ichiban, Ichiban, Ichiban Ichiban, Ichiban, Ichiban Ichiba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ban Back in Brazil She met a date He has to cancel 'Cause it got him working late Back in Brazil She feels afraid Hope starts to crumble And her dream begins to fade Her lights are out She's gone to bed Light's out for sleeping If a girl's to get ahead Even the weather Has started changing too But they'll be together And together they will make it through Ichiban, Ichiban, Ichiban Ichiban, Ichiban, Ichiban Ichiban So we raise a family as the clouds roll by Making pictures of us in the sky The kids are happy and they don't ask why Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa you and I
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Written by: Paul James McCartney
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15 facts about this song
Artist FactThe renowned British musician, Sir Paul McCartney, known for his role in the legendary band The Beatles, recorded the song "Back in Brazil."
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Release Year FactThe song "Back in Brazil" was released in the year 2018.
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Album FactIt is a part of Paul McCartney's 17th solo studio album, "Egypt Station."
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Theme FactThe song is about a Brazilian woman who yearns for a better life, and it captures the spirit of Brazil.
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Inspiration FactMcCartney's visit to Brazil inspired him to write the song "Back in Brazil."
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Music Video FactThe official music video of "Back in Brazil" was filmed in the cities of Salvador and São Paulo in Brazil.
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Music Style Fact"Back in Brazil" incorporates Brazilian music style with its typical samba and bossa nova rhythms.
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Public Reception FactAccording to music critiques, "Back in Brazil" was one of the standout tracks from the "Egypt Station" album.
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Music Production FactMcCartney co-produced the album "Egypt Station" and the track "Back in Brazil" with Greg Kurstin, a famous American record producer.
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Instruments FactIn the song, the use of piano and percussion is prominent which gives it a catchy and energetic feel.
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Lyrics FactDespite its title and theme, the lyrics of "Back in Brazil" are primarily in English.
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Live Performance FactDuring his 2019 Freshen Up tour, McCartney performed the song in São Paulo which was well received by the audience.
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Song Duration FactThe official song "Back in Brazil" has a duration of 3 minutes and 17 seconds.
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Album Chart Fact"Egypt Station", the album which "Back in Brazil" is a part of, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It was McCartney's first album to do so since "Tug of War" in 1982.
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Collaboration FactMcCartney worked with several other musicians on the album "Egypt Station", but "Back in Brazil" is a solo track that solely features his vocals and music.
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