No Tempo da Intoler�ncia

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a stark picture of a society quick to judge. Speaking one's mind, the narrator observes, instantly creates an "inimiga" (enemy). This era, explicitly called "No tempo da intolerância," is defined by a pervasive, hostile divisiveness. The central tension lies in the widespread hypocrisy. People are "atirando pedra" (throwing stones) while their own lives are "cheia de pecado" (full of sin). This creates a climate where "Ninguém mais pode pensar o contrário" (no one can think differently), stifling genuine discourse and fostering a culture of rigid, self-righteous rules. A key craft element is the repeated Luther King quote, which acts as a prophetic warning, framing the entire song. The lyrics then illustrate this principle with sharp, everyday accusations, from political labels like "Tem que ir pra Cuba" to social judgments about gender and sexuality, such as "mulher que faz o que quer é chamada de puta." The lyrics become particularly effective through the narrator's personal experience. Despite observing the general intolerance, the narrator still "apanho de todos os lados" (gets hit from all sides) and is labeled "polêmica" (controversial). This personalizes the universal truth of the chorus, demonstrating that even those who merely observe or articulate the problem become targets, powerfully conveying the cost of authenticity in a judgmental world.