Passatempo
Camisa de Vênus Lyrics

The lyrics to Camisa de Vênus's song Passatempo paint a bleak picture of society, highlighted by the various scenes the singer observes from his window. In the first verse, the crying baby, barking dog, nail-painting woman, and sleeping old man seem to be mere distractions for the singer's entertainment, hence the repetition of "só pra passatempo" (just for pastime). The second verse features an athlete exercising and inhaling gasoline fumes, a couple out shopping and dreaming, and three guys violently assaulting one another, all seemingly oblivious or indifferent to the world around them. The final verse suggests that this apathy and callousness permeates all levels of society, from laborers to doctors to wealthy businessmen, even though "God said they're all the same."

The song's repeated refrain of "só pra passatempo" serves as a commentary on the idea that these actions and scenes are merely temporary distractions or amusements, and that people are often just passing the time without any real purpose or concern for the world around them. The different scenes also represent various facets of society, ranging from the mundane and peaceful to the violent and cruel, but the singer is essentially an outsider looking in, almost like a detached observer, rather than someone actively engaged with these issues. There is a sense of resignation or hopelessness in the lyrics that suggests that this kind of meaningless existence is simply the norm, and that people have given up on trying to make a difference or effect any kind of positive change in the world.