O Leão e a Prostituta
¿Hasta Cuándo? Lyrics
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Vidas que escoam
No ralo da discórdia
Propriedades divididas
Pelos poderes paralelos
Demokratos de nada valerá
Na cova dos leões
Nem muito menos nos salvará da grande meretriz
Sentada no leão
O leão capital
Levantes esquerdistas
De uma esquerda inexistente
Levantes de direita
Entre os novos arautos do poder
Sociedade de massa
Alienada nas telas
De uma ilusão a cores
Encoberta em sua vacuidade moral
Que esconde as lacunas
As lacunas do capital
Ao neoliberalismo desigual
Resistência!
Contra o apego material
Resistência!
Contra o poder do capital
Resistência!
Não se render ao mundo liberal
Resistência!
The lyrics of the song "O Leão e a Prostituta" by ¿Hasta Cuándo? convey a powerful message about the struggles and divisions in society. The opening lines, "Gritos, sangue / Vidas que escoam / No ralo da discórdia / Propriedades divididas" depict a chaotic and violent scene where lives are being lost due to the conflict caused by the division of resources and power. These lines highlight the destructive nature of an unequal society and the resulting consequences.
The lyrics then refer to the existence of parallel powers and the ineffectiveness of democracy, stating "Pelos poderes paralelos / Demokratos de nada valerá." This suggests a critique of the corrupt systems and structures that prevent true democracy from functioning properly. The metaphorical reference to the "cova dos leões" (den of lions) implies that even in desperate situations, crying out for help or relying on traditional sources of power like religion may not offer salvation.
The song also critiques both left and right-wing movements, describing them as non-existent or lacking true purpose, stating "Levantes esquerdistas / De uma esquerda inexistente / Levantes de direita / Entre os novos arautos do poder." This suggests a disillusionment with the political landscape and the feeling that these movements are failing to address the real needs and concerns of the people.
The chorus calls for resistance against the inequalities of neoliberalism and the materialistic attachment to power and capital, stating "Ao neoliberalismo desigual / Resistência! / Contra o apego material / Resistência! / Contra o poder do capital / Resistência! / Não se render ao mundo liberal / Resistência!" This reflects a call to action for listeners to stand against the oppressive forces of capitalism and consumerism, and to resist surrendering to a system that prioritizes profit over human well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Gritos, sangue
Cries, blood - The intense suffering and violence experienced
Vidas que escoam
Lives flowing away - The loss of lives and their significance
No ralo da discórdia
In the drain of discord - Amidst the chaos and conflict
Propriedades divididas
Properties divided - The fragmentation of ownership
Pelos poderes paralelos
By parallel powers - Controlled by hidden forces
Demokratos de nada valerá
Demokracy will be worth nothing - Democracy losing its meaning and effectiveness
Na cova dos leões
In the lion's den - Facing a dangerous and hostile environment
Não irá adiantar o clamor de Daniel
The outcry of Daniel will be useless - Seeking justice and protection will prove futile
Nem muito menos nos salvará da grande meretriz
Nor will it save us from the great harlot - Unable to be rescued from manipulation and exploitation
Sentada no leão
Sitting on the lion - Symbolizing the dominance of capitalist power
O leão capital
The capital lion - Referring to the oppressive force of capitalism
Levantes esquerdistas
Leftist uprisings - Revolts from the left-wing perspective
De uma esquerda inexistente
From a non-existent left - Criticizing the lack of true left-wing ideology
Levantes de direita
Right-wing uprisings - Uprisings from the conservative perspective
Entre os novos arautos do poder
Among the new heralds of power - Unrest within the emerging leaders
Sociedade de massa
Mass society - Describing a society easily influenced and manipulated
Alienada nas telas
Alienated by screens - Detached from reality by constant media consumption
De uma ilusão a cores
From a colorful illusion - Referring to the false ideals presented by the media
Encoberta em sua vacuidade moral
Covered in its moral emptiness - Concealing its lack of ethical substance
Que esconde as lacunas
That hides the gaps - Concealing the flaws and inequalities
As lacunas do capital
The gaps of capital - Addressing the economic disparities caused by capitalism
Ao neoliberalismo desigual
Against unequal neoliberalism - Opposing the uneven distribution of economic power
Resistência!
Resistance! - Encouraging the fight against oppressive systems
Contra o apego material
Against material attachment - Rejecting the excessive focus on material possessions
Não se render ao mundo liberal
Not surrendering to the liberal world - Refusing to conform to the dominant liberal ideology
Resistência!
Resistance! - Upholding the struggle for justice and equality
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marco Abreu, Walisson Fernandes
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