Charlie Brown Jr. was a Brazilian alternative rock band from Santos, São Pa… Read Full Bio ↴Charlie Brown Jr. was a Brazilian alternative rock band from Santos, São Paulo. The group was popular with disadvantaged youth because of their relatable commentary about social issues and the frequent use of skate punk and hip hop slang in their songs. The band won two Latin Grammy Awards and was one of the most-popular Brazilian bands of the late 1990s to mid-2000s

Cidade Grande
Charlie Brown JR. Lyrics

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As coisas foram acontecendo
Sem que eu pudesse perceber
O desapego do maior interessado,
Que era eu
Perdi tudo que era meu
De repente o mundo inteiro me esqueceu
O groove e a lenda,
Não, não peço que me entenda

Mas quero que respeito o que foi feito com suor
A historia foi feita, a rua é minha seita
E isso quer dizer que hoje eu me sinto bem melhor
Sem pensar, sem imaginar
No que viria a ser melhor
Cidade grande,
Eu só vi gesticular, mas não deu,

Não deu pra escutar não
Vidas distantes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Charlie Brown Jr.'s song "Cidade Grande" (Big City) reflect the singer's introspection and realization of the changes happening around him. The verse suggests that these changes occurred without his awareness, leading to a detachment from the things he once held dear. As the song progresses, he acknowledges that he lost everything that belonged to him, and suddenly it seems like the entire world has forgotten about him. Despite this, the lyrics convey a sense of acceptance and resilience.

The mention of "groove" and "legend" indicates the singer's plea for understanding and respect for the hard work and passion he put into his art. He wants people to acknowledge what he has accomplished through his dedication. The reference to the street as his sect emphasizes his connection to his roots and how it defines him.

The chorus, "Cidade grande, eu só vi gesticular, mas não deu, não deu pra escutar não" (Big city, I only saw gestures, but it didn't work, it didn't work to listen), evokes a feeling of being overwhelmed and lost in the hustle and bustle of a bustling urban environment. The singer feels disconnected and unable to truly understand or be heard amidst the chaos and noise of the city.

Overall, "Cidade Grande" reflects the singer's reflection on personal and societal changes, the loss of recognition, and the struggle to maintain a sense of self in a fast-paced world. Despite the challenges, there is an underlying resilience and determination to find a better way of living.

Line by Line Meaning

As coisas foram acontecendo
Events unfolded

Sem que eu pudesse perceber
Without me being able to notice

O desapego do maior interessado
The detachment of the most interested party

Que era eu
Which was me

Perdi tudo que era meu
I lost everything that was mine

De repente o mundo inteiro me esqueceu
Suddenly the whole world forgot about me

O groove e a lenda
The groove and the legend

Não, não peço que me entenda
No, I don't ask to be understood

Mas quero que respeito o que foi feito com suor
But I want you to respect what was done with sweat

A historia foi feita, a rua é minha seita
The story was made, the street is my sect

E isso quer dizer que hoje eu me sinto bem melhor
And that means that today I feel much better

Sem pensar, sem imaginar
Without thinking, without imagining

No que viria a ser melhor
What would come to be better

Cidade grande
Big city

Eu só vi gesticular, mas não deu
I only saw gestures, but it didn't work

Não deu pra escutar não
Couldn't listen

Vidas distantes
Distant lives

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDRE MAGNO ABRAO, LUIZ CARLOS JR LEAO DUARTE, MARCO ANTONIO VALENTIM JUNIOR BRITTO, RENATO PERES BARRIO, THIAGO RAPHAEL CASTANHO

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