Violência

Song Meaning

This track paints a grim picture of systemic violence and its devastating impact on a community. The opening lines establish a cycle where law enforcement, referred to as 'agente,' targets 'a nossa gente' (our people), leading to loss and furthering the 'regime vigente' (reigning regime) of violence. It's a cycle that buries people, silencing mothers' cries and marking 'um capítulo negro' (a black chapter) in their history. The lyrics directly confront the idea that this violence is inherent, stating, 'Não somos gangstas' nem thugs, somos imitadores de catálogos' (We are not gangsters nor thugs, we are imitators of catalogs), suggesting external forces are shaping perceptions and perpetuating destructive behaviors for profit. The central tension lies in the destructive nature of violence, which is presented as a self-perpetuating force. The lyrics highlight how violence 'dá dinheiro a todos e só a nós sai caro' (makes money for everyone and only costs us dearly), creating a stark contrast between those who profit and those who suffer. This leads to 'auto-destruição' (self-destruction) with 'danos humanos sem reparo' (irreparable human damage). There's a critique of societal complicity, noting how 'toda a gente quer ter colhões p'ra uma facada ou um disparo' (everyone wants to have the balls for a stabbing or a shot) and 'toda a gente quer incentivar, entrar, assistir à violência' (everyone wants to encourage, enter, watch the violence), yet no one offers a solution. The most striking aspect is the relentless repetition of 'violência' and 'nossa gente,' emphasizing the pervasive nature of the problem and its direct impact on the community. The lyrics use powerful metaphors, comparing violence to a 'praga' (plague) that 'propaga' (propagates) and 'estraga' (spoils) their 'sementes' (seeds), crushing young lives and leaving them lost in a 'mar de lágrimas' (sea of tears). The phrase 'violência é o regime vigente' (violence is the reigning regime) underscores the feeling of being trapped under an oppressive system where violence is not an anomaly but the established order.