funk da esfiha
Bonde Do Rolê Lyrics

The lyrics to Bonde do Rolê's song "Funk da Esfiha" are a playful and humorous take on the experience of eating street food in Brazil, specifically the popular snack of esfiha, a type of meat pie. The verses describe some of the less appetizing aspects of the food, such as finding hair, insect legs, or even a finger in a ham-filled esfiha. The chorus repeats the refrain of "tem mosca, tem barata, tá mofada" (there are flies, roaches, and it's moldy), emphasizing the unhygienic nature of some street food stalls.

However, despite all the grossness highlighted in the lyrics, the song is overall celebratory and catchy. The outro features the band urging the audience to check out not just esfiha, but also kibe (a fried bulgur and meat snack) and coxinha (a deep-fried chicken croquette). The chorus also switches from being negative to positive, using the same phrases but adding "essa esfiha é uma graça" (this esfiha is a delight) instead.

Some listeners interpret the song as a commentary on the class divisions in Brazil, where wealthier people tend to avoid street food due to the perceived risks of getting sick, while poorer people rely on it as a cheap and filling option. Others see it as pure satire, poking fun at the idea that there are certain things one should expect when eating from street vendors.