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Alala
Cansei de Ser Sexy Lyrics
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Gimme 3 wishes
I wanna be that dirtyfinger and his six bitches
A la la, a la la
Gimme more 2
I wanna be in that crazy band or meuku
A la la, a la la
Would you be kind
Gimme one little more
And i'll be superfine
A la la, a la la
You're so cool
Can i be your friend?
I'll drive till the end
Cuz you know but you don't wanna
Cuz you want but you can't have it
Cuz you know but you don't wanna
Cuz you want but you can't have it
A la la, a la la
I'm so worried
I bought that posh clothing
But it still looks ugly
A la la, a la la
Am i stoopid?
I'm doing the talking
But i don't get nothing
A la la, a la la
Alguém me avisa
Quando é bom parar
De fazer a íntima
A la la, a la la
You're so cool
Can i be your friend?
I'll drive it till the end
Cuz you know but you don't wanna
Cuz you want but you can't have it
Cuz you know but you don't wanna
Cuz you want but you can't have it
The lyrics of Cansei de Ser Sexy's Alala resonate with themes of desire, envy, and frustration. From the beginning of the song, the singer expresses their desire for three things: to be like "dirtyfinger" and his six bitches; to be in a crazy band or "meuku"; and to have one more thing to make them "superfine." The repetition of "a la la" gives the impression of someone daydreaming or lost in thought, perhaps longing for a life that they feel is out of reach.
The verse "Cuz you know but you don't wanna, Cuz you want but you can't have it" reinforces this idea of unattainable desires, as the singer acknowledges that they are aware of what they want, but they either can't or won't pursue it. This could be interpreted as a critique of consumer culture, where people are bombarded with images of what they should want and be, but are ultimately unable to achieve those standards.
The latter half of the song turns inward, with the singer questioning their own worth and intelligence. They wonder if they are "stupid" for not getting what they want, and express frustration with their own inability to read social cues ("doing the talking but i don't get nothing"). The outro of the song returns to the idea of wanting to be friends with someone cool and driving until the end, suggesting a desire for connection and belonging.
Overall, the lyrics of Alala capture a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with the status quo, but also the recognition that some things may be unattainable or not worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
A la la, a la la
The singer is using a repetitive, catchy melody to draw in the listener's attention
Gimme 3 wishes
The singer is expressing desire for something, in this case, three wishes
I wanna be that dirtyfinger and his six bitches
The singer wants to be part of a group of people that are seen as cool or desirable
Gimme more 2
The singer is expressing desire for more of something, in this case, two things
I wanna be in that crazy band or meuku
The singer wants to be a part of a wild or unconventional music group
Would you be kind
The singer is asking for a favor or assistance
Gimme one little more
The singer is expressing desire for one more thing
And i'll be superfine
The singer believes that obtaining this one thing will make them feel great
You're so cool
The singer admires someone for being impressive or noteworthy
Can i be your friend?
The singer wants to establish a connection or relationship with the cool person
I'll drive till the end
The singer is willing to put in effort or work towards maintaining this potential friendship
Cuz you know but you don't wanna
The singer acknowledges that the cool person is aware of their presence, but may not want to engage with them
Cuz you want but you can't have it
The singer recognizes that the cool person may be desirable, but unattainable
I'm so worried
The singer is expressing concern or anxiety about something
I bought that posh clothing
The singer purchased expensive, fashionable clothing
But it still looks ugly
Despite the cost and trendy nature of the clothing, the singer does not feel confident in how they look wearing it
Am i stoopid?
The singer questions their intelligence or judgment
I'm doing the talking
The singer is communicating, likely trying to convey their feelings or desires
But i don't get nothing
Despite their efforts to express themselves, the singer feels like they are not being heard or understood
Alguém me avisa
This line is in Portuguese and translates to 'someone tell me'
Quando é bom parar
This line is in Portuguese and translates to 'when is it a good time to stop'
De fazer a íntima
This line is in Portuguese and translates to 'to get too close'
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Walter Wallace
Quem é moderno aí meu?
Quem é cool aí meu?
Eu sou!
Também sou hype!!!
I am very crazy
I am very hype and very fashion
I smoke cigarete and like electro
I am tic tic, and cut cut
My drugs and my drinks
My papi paga tudo pra mim
E no final do mês vou pra Berlim
Para ver o show do Fatboy Slim
I go to the night
Stay very crazy na baladinha
I go to the banheiro e snif coquinha
E depois eu tomo um ecstasisinho
I am very funny
I am very little pequititinha
Eu sou uma garota singelinha
Eu sou um bichinho de matar com pedra
Bichinho de matar com pedra
Eu sou, eu sou bichinho de matar com pedra
Eu sou um bichinho de matar com pedra (3x)
Eu sou um bichinho de matar com pedrinha
Eu sou, eu sou bichinho bem singelinho
Eu sou um bichinhozinho de matar com pedra
Eu sou bichinho bem singelinho
Eu sou, eu sou bichinho de pegar com dedinho
Eu sou mini mini mini littlezinho
Eu sou bichinho de bater com pedrinha
Tique tique tique
A tique li li li li li li li
mimimimimimi
Graça Costa
Só vim aqui expressar o quanto estou orgulhosa de ouvir Alala no final de Moxie! CSS sempre representando!
O paradoxo X
eu vim pelo mesmo motivo: final de moxie 😂
Carol Mochi Mochi
Acabei de assistir e achei que tava escutando coisas. Música Muito Boa !!!!!
nd
Isso sim é orgulho nacional e internacional 🇧🇷
Thiago Cerqueira
Adoro o Css,principalmente por serem brasileiros e estarem arrasando na cena internacional!
León Luna
torcendo pra tocarem essa no primavera 🙏
Asa Braco /Deayth Faerie
It's been years and I just don't think that I'll ever get tired of this song and video. They made a great debut album, and this is still my favourite CSS song by far.
Luan Incrivel
Kkkkkk passava cenas desse clipe nos comerciais cabulosos da mtv,não tem como lembrar e até que a música ficou na cabeça depois de anos viu hahaha bons tempos
Aron Pedro Custódio
Luan Incrivel tinha mó cagaço desse clipe e só lembro dele passando de madruga tipo umas 2 da manhã
Caroline Salvador
caralho eu odiava esses comerciais, sempre trocava de canal na hora