siri na lata
Almir Rouche Lyrics
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Quero ver quem aguenta o rojão
Nesse chão, nesse sol nesse frevo até quarta
Não é de ouro, não é de prata
Mas vale um milhão a sua pata
Segura, imprensa com toda moçada
O siri, siri, o siri na lata
O siri, siri, o siri na lata
Por isso olho na tampa, na brecha da lata
Na flecha do índio, na ação do pirata
Se o danado fugir vai chorar a mulata
Não tem mais carnaval e nem preço a cachaça
A praça vazia, o palhaço sem graça
O prefeito sem voto e o poeta sem nada
Se fugir, se fugir, o siri da lata
Se fugir, se fugir, o siri da lata
The lyrics to Almir Rouche's song Siri na Lata caution the listener to be careful not to let the siri (a type of crab) escape from the lata (can or tin). The song is referring to the popular game of catching crabs that is played during carnival season in Brazil. The lyrics also challenge the listener to see who can withstand the "rojão" (drumbeat) and dance to the frevo music under the scorching sun until Wednesday. The siri is not made of gold or silver, but its worth is immeasurable as it provides entertainment and joy.
The chorus repeats the warning to hold onto the can tightly and not let the siri escape. The song then discusses the consequences of letting the siri escape, such as there being no more carnival or expensive cachaça (a type of liquor made from sugarcane) and everyone feeling empty and sad. The lyrics go on to suggest that the consequences of losing the siri could include the square being empty, the clown being unfunny, the mayor with no support, and the poet with nothing to write about. The song ends with a final warning not to let the siri escape from the can or suffer the consequences.
Overall, the lyrics to Siri na Lata celebrate the joyful and festive spirit of carnival season in Brazil and emphasize the importance of holding onto the things that bring us joy and entertainment.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuidado menina não deixa fugir o siri da lata
Be careful girl, don't let the crab escape from the can
Quero ver quem aguenta o rojão
Let's see who can handle the pressure
Nesse chão, nesse sol nesse frevo até quarta
On this ground, under this sun, dancing frevo until Wednesday
Não é de ouro, não é de prata
It's not gold, it's not silver
Mas vale um milhão a sua pata
But its leg is worth a million
Segura, imprensa com toda moçada
Hold it tight, press it with all the young people
O siri, siri, o siri na lata
The crab, crab, the crab in the can
Por isso olho na tampa, na brecha da lata
That's why we keep an eye on the lid, on the opening of the can
Na flecha do índio, na ação do pirata
In the arrow of the indigenous, in the action of the pirate
Se o danado fugir vai chorar a mulata
If the rascal escapes, the dark-skinned woman will cry
Não tem mais carnaval e nem preço a cachaça
There's no more carnival and no price for the cachaça
A praça vazia, o palhaço sem graça
The square is empty, the clown is not funny
O prefeito sem voto e o poeta sem nada
The mayor without votes and the poet with nothing
Se fugir, se fugir, o siri da lata
If it escapes, if it escapes, the crab from the can
Se fugir, se fugir, o siri da lata
If it escapes, if it escapes, the crab from the can
Writer(s): Almir Rouche
Contributed by Jasmine I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.