"Gazela", the first album, was released in November 2011. The second album, "Pesar o Sol", is out since January 2014. In 2016 they released their third album Capitão Fausto Têm os Dias Contados.
Prefiro Que Não Concordem
Capitão Fausto Lyrics
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Mesmo que tragas talento na calha
e muito tempo para pensar no teu alento
Escolhes o vento como uma desculpa pra falhar
Não ligues nada aos livros de criança
mesmo que digam
aquilo que sentes quando sais à rua
com o cabelo em trança
Mas que diferença faz?
Que diferença faz
ler o que nada traz?
Que diferença faz?
Ler o que nada traz...
Amanhã vou-me tornar veloz
Eu prefiro que não concordem
a consentir sem perceber
as horas a que toca a voz
Acabei de dar visão
à frase que dá numa canção
Guardemos olhos limpos para a matança
Luz de lisboa
filtra-me a pachorra
e nada soa com falta de confiança
Nós somos peixes
e o que os peixes fazem é só estar
Mas que diferença faz?
Que diferença faz
ler o que nada traz?
Que diferença faz
ler o que nada traz?
Que diferença faz
ler o que nada traz?
Que diferença faz
ler o que nada traz
The song "Prefiro Que Não Concordem" by Capitão Fausto is a contemplative and introspective piece about the struggle of living in a society that values success and conformity. The lyrics reflect on the difficulty of navigating the challenges of life, particularly in pursuing one's passions and individuality in the face of societal expectations. The singer acknowledges that it is not easy to go against the flow and follow a different path, even if it is what makes them truly happy. The line "Escolhes o vento como uma desculpa pra falhar" ("You choose the wind as an excuse to fail") highlights the tendency to blame outside factors for our own shortcomings.
The song also touches on the idea of education and how it can often stifle creativity and individual thought. The line "Tu comes industria e educação moderna ao jantar" ("You eat industry and modern education for dinner") speaks to the notion that we are taught to value certain things that may not necessarily bring us happiness or fulfillment. The singer questions whether reading books that "bring nothing" truly makes a difference in the grand scheme of things.
Ultimately, the message of the song is one of defiance and self-determination. The chorus "Eu prefiro que não concordem" ("I prefer that they don't agree") underscores the importance of staying true to oneself, even if it means going against the norm. The final line "Que diferença faz ler o que nada traz?" ("What difference does it make to read something that brings nothing?") reinforces the idea that we should prioritize what truly matters to us and not waste time on things that do not bring value to our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Nunca foi fácil contornar o vento
It has never been easy to overcome obstacles in life.
Mesmo que tragas talento na calha
Even if you have talent, it doesn't guarantee success.
e muito tempo para pensar no teu alento
Having plenty of time to reflect doesn't always result in progress.
Escolhes o vento como uma desculpa pra falhar
Blaming external factors for failure is a common excuse.
Não ligues nada aos livros de criança
Don't underestimate the lessons learned from childhood books.
mesmo que digam
Even when people say otherwise.
aquilo que sentes quando sais à rua
The feelings you experience when you're out and about.
com o cabelo em trança
With braided hair.
Tu comes industria e educação moderna ao jantar
You consume modern industry and education.
Mas que diferença faz?
But what difference does it make?
ler o que nada traz?
Reading material that doesn't add value.
Amanhã vou-me tornar veloz
Tomorrow, I'll become faster.
Eu prefiro que não concordem
I'd rather people not agree with me.
a consentir sem perceber
Than to give in without understanding.
as horas a que toca a voz
The time when your voice is heard.
Acabei de dar visão
I've just gained perspective.
à frase que dá numa canção
To the words that make up a song.
Guardemos olhos limpos para a matança
Let's keep our eyes clear for the harsh realities in life.
Luz de lisboa
Lisbon light.
filtra-me a pachorra
Gives me patience.
e nada soa com falta de confiança
And nothing sounds lacking in confidence.
Nós somos peixes
We're like fish.
e o que os peixes fazem é só estar
All fish do is exist.
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.