Larissa de Macedo Machado, known professionally as Anitta, is a Brazilian s… Read Full Bio ↴Larissa de Macedo Machado, known professionally as Anitta, is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, dancer, businesswoman and TV presenter. She rose to national fame with the release of her single "Show das Poderosas" in 2013.

After achieving commercial success with her debut single "Meiga e Abusada" in 2012, she signed a recording contract with Warner Music Brazil in January 2013. In July of the same year, she released her self-titled debut album which produced four successful singles and was certified platinum in Brazil. Her second studio album, Ritmo Perfeito (2014), also achieved commercial success in the country, and was accompanied by the release of her first live album Meu Lugar, on the same day. In 2015, she released her third studio album entitled Bang, which was certified platinum and spawned four successful singles "Deixa Ele Sofrer", the title track "Bang", "Essa Mina é Louca" and "Cravo e Canela". The album played a crucial role on establishing her almost dominant position in Brazilian pop music.

Between 2016 and 2018, Anitta embarked on numerous collaborations with artists such as Nile Rodgers, Maluma, Iggy Azalea, Major Lazer, Alesso and J Balvin, among others. In 2017, she released her first Spanish song "Paradinha", which catapulted her partial transition to Spanish-language Latin pop and reggaeton music. Her collaboration on the same year with Colombian singer J Balvin "Downtown", became her breakthrough song in several Spanish-speaking countries. In 2019, she joined several collaborations with artists such as Madonna, Sofía Reyes, Rita Ora, Luis Fonsi, Ozuna and Black Eyed Peas. She later received critical acclaim for her trilingual fourth studio visual album, Kisses (2019), which earned her a nomination for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Urban Music Album. In March 2022, her Spanish single "Envolver" released by late 2021, from her fifth studio album Versions of Me (2022), topped the Global Top 50 chart on Spotify, making Anitta the first Brazilian artist and the first Latin female artist with a solo song to do so.

Anitta was named by the Associação Paulista de Críticos de Arte (APCA) as the revelation of the year in music in 2013. She has received numerous accolades and several nominations at the Latin Grammy Awards, Latin American Music Awards, Billboard Latin Music Awards and Premios Lo Nuestro awards. Anitta has won five MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Brazilian Act, and became the first Brazilian artist to win the award for Best Latin American Act. In 2017, she was ranked as one of the most influential celebrities in social media according to Billboard.

Macetar
Anitta Lyrics

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Ah aih ah

Minha vida é uma obra de arte
Tinha que ser exposta num museu
No mundo tem poucas desse naipe
Quem passou aqui nunca esqueceu
Porque eu vou descendo, no talento
Jogo a bunda devagar

Eu vou te macetar tá tá
Te macetar
Eu vou te macetar tá tá
Vou te macetar
Eu vou te macetar tá tá tá tá tá tá
Tá tá
Tá tá tá tá tá tá tá tá ta

Eu vou te macetar
Faz com carinho
Vai, faz gostoso
Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro

Faz com carinho
Vai, faz gostoso
Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro

Tá tá tá tá tá
Tá tá

Tá tá tá tá tá tá tá tá

Eu vou te macetar
Faz com carinho
Vai, faz gostoso
Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro

Faz com carinho
Vai, faz gostoso
Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro

Tá tá tá tá tá
Tá tá

Tá tá tá tá tá tá tá

Eu vou te macetar
Faz com carinho
Vai, faz gostoso
Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro

Faz com carinho

Vai, faz gostoso
Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anitta's song "Macetar" convey a sense of confidence and self-expression. The opening lines, "Minha vida é uma obra de arte, Tinha que ser exposta num museu" (My life is a work of art, It should be exhibited in a museum), suggest that the singer sees herself as unique and extraordinary. She believes that her presence leaves a lasting impression on those who encounter her, as indicated by the line "Quem passou aqui nunca esqueceu" (Whoever passed by here never forgot).

The chorus, "Eu vou te macetar tá tá, Te macetar, Eu vou te macetar tá tá, Vou te macetar," repeats a phrase that can be interpreted as a statement of empowerment and determination. "Macetar" is a slang term that can be loosely translated to "beat" or "overpower," implying that Anitta is confident in her abilities and will make her impact known.

The following lines, "Faz com carinho, Vai, faz gostoso, Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro" (Do it with tenderness, Go, do it nicely, Like to get involved with the pink stripes of the hill), suggest that Anitta enjoys engaging in pleasurable experiences and embraces her sexuality. The mention of the "pink stripes of the hill" could refer to a metaphorical representation of the vibrant and lively lifestyle associated with the favelas (hills) in Brazil.

Overall, "Macetar" is a song that exudes confidence, self-expression, and a celebration of personal power and sexuality. It encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and make a lasting impact on those around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah aih ah
Expressing excitement and energy

Minha vida é uma obra de arte
My life is a work of art

Tinha que ser exposta num museu
It should be exhibited in a museum

No mundo tem poucas desse naipe
There are few like this in the world

Quem passou aqui nunca esqueceu
Those who passed by here never forgot

Porque eu vou descendo, no talento
Because I go down, with talent

Jogo a bunda devagar
I shake my waist slowly

Eu vou te macetar tá tá
I'm going to beat you up, huh huh

Te macetar
To rough you up

Eu vou te macetar tá tá
I'm going to beat you up, huh huh

Vou te macetar
I'm going to beat you up

Eu vou te macetar tá tá tá tá tá tá
I'm going to beat you up, huh huh huh huh huh huh

Tá tá
Huh huh

Tá tá tá tá tá tá tá tá ta
Huh huh huh huh huh huh huh, come on

Eu vou te macetar
I'm going to beat you up

Faz com carinho
Do it with care

Vai, faz gostoso
Go, do it nicely

Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro
Likes to get involved with the pink stripes of the hill

Tá tá tá tá tá
Huh huh huh huh

Tá tá
Huh huh

Tá tá tá tá tá tá tá tá
Huh huh huh huh huh huh huh

Eu vou te macetar
I'm going to beat you up

Faz com carinho
Do it with care

Vai, faz gostoso
Go, do it nicely

Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro
Likes to get involved with the pink stripes of the hill

Tá tá tá tá tá
Huh huh huh huh

Tá tá
Huh huh

Tá tá tá tá tá tá tá
Huh huh huh huh huh huh huh

Eu vou te macetar
I'm going to beat you up

Faz com carinho
Do it with care

Vai, faz gostoso
Go, do it nicely

Gosta de se envolver com as faixa rosa do morro
Likes to get involved with the pink stripes of the hill

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Larissa de Macedo Machado, Shylton Fernandes, Rafinha RSQ, Junior Gomes, Lucas Medeiros

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