Lagoinha
Carlinhos Brown Lyrics

The lyrics to Carlinhos Brown's song Lagoinha are a deep exploration of the vastness and fluidity of existence. The song speaks of the power of the self and the freedom that comes with being unencumbered by external factors. The lines "Você me rende, mina/Nada me rege/Nada me prende/Nada me estende" talk about how the singer is not subject to any external influence and is in complete control of their life. The use of the word "mina" which is slang for girl, also alludes to the idea of surrendering to something or someone, but here the surrender is only to oneself.

The song then shifts to talk about the importance of water and its role in nourishing and sustaining life. The line "Sirva água em prece/Nada de peste" talks about how water should be treated with reverence and not taken for granted. The mention of "campinas secas" or dry fields underscores the importance of water in a landscape where it is scarce. The stanza concludes with the image of "Ossadas no brejo/Lago lagoinha" which juxtaposes decay with life. The image of the lake is a sort of oasis that is capable of rejuvenating and cleansing.

The chorus of the song, "Um giramundo a caçar canção/Finda no fundo/Num segundo/No sudão/Ô de lá, ô de lá, ô de lá" echoes the idea that life is constantly moving and evolving. "Giramundo" which can be translated to "spinning world" is a metaphor for existence and the idea that we are constantly searching for something. The line "Finda no fundo/Num segundo" underscores the theme of change and the idea that nothing is fixed. The addition of "No sudão" which means "in Sudan" is like a reminder that life takes place all over the world and everyone is searching for something.