Vai levando
Caetano Veloso & Maria Gadú Lyrics

In "Vai Levando" by Caetano Veloso and Maria Gadú, the lyrics describe the struggles and challenges of life, and how despite them all, people "keep going" and carrying on. The song begins with the line "Even with all the fame, beer, bed, and mud," which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song - no matter how good or bad things may seem, people are still going to keep going. The next verse continues with "Even with all the badges, problems, systems, and Ipanema," painting a picture of society and the obstacles people face, but ultimately still "carrying this gem" inside them.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "we keep going" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that no matter what life throws at us, we can persevere. The next verse talks about the feeling of hopelessness and failure, with lines like "Even with nothing finished, a dark room, a knot in the chest, and a straight face, there's no more cure." Despite this, the final verse brings it full circle with lines like "Even with it all, every day, every 'yes' and every 'no,' we keep going with this guide," reminding us that even though life may be tough, we still have a guiding force within us to keep moving forward.