Empurra Empurra
A TRAVESTIS Lyrics

The lyrics of A TRAVESTIS's song Empurra Empurra express a strong and explicit sexual desire. The first verse talks about being put on the bed, being handcuffed, and having one's clitoris licked while receiving spanks on the buttocks. The second verse refers to the effect that seeing the travesti (a derogatory term used in Brazil to refer to transgender women and travestis - the term they prefer to be called) has on a man's penis, making it hard and arousing the desire to have wild sex. The chorus repeats the phrase "Empurra Empurra," which in Portuguese can mean to push or shove, but in this context, it refers to the act of thrusting during sex while calling the singer a "vagabunda," a derogatory term that means "slut" or "whore."

The third verse includes the instructions to do the "quadradinho," a popular dance move in Brazil that involves shaking the hips in a rectangular motion, and to keep spanking the buttocks while having sex. The reference to the "murrinho" could be interpreted as a reference to a hairstyle popular in the Brazilian favelas, which are low-income neighborhoods, and that has been adopted by some transgender women and travestis as a symbol of empowerment. The last verse refers to following the commands of a "marginal," which means a person with a criminal record or someone involved in criminal activities, and taking a sequence of thrusts during sex.

A TRAVESTIS's Empurra Empurra has sparked controversy in Brazil due to its explicit sexual references, the use of the term "vagabunda," and the perceived objectification of transgender women and travestis. Some have criticized the song for reinforcing harmful stereotypes and contributing to the stigmatization of the LGBTQ+ community. However, supporters argue that the song is an expression of sexuality and empowerment for transgender women and travestis, who face discrimination and violence in Brazil.