Injuriado
Chico Buarque Lyrics

Chico Buarque's "Injuriado" is a song about betrayal and the sting of severed friendship. The song details the singer's confusion as to why their former friend is now speaking badly about them behind their back. The song's lyrics express that the singer did not lend money or extend favors to their friend, implying that they were always honest and forthcoming in their relationship. The singer expresses frustration at the hypocrisy of their friend, who now seems to be turning on them despite having never been wronged. The line "Se eu só lhe fizesse o bem, talvez fosse um vício a mais" translates to "If I had only done good to you, perhaps it would have been one more vice," suggesting that the singer recognizes that their efforts to please their friend may have been misguided.

The song's themes of betrayal and hypocrisy are not surprising given Buarque's history as a musician in Brazil. Buarque was a vocal critic of Brazil's military dictatorship in the 1960s and 70s, and many of his songs were censored or banned during that time. "Injuriado" was written during this era (1979), and it's possible that the lyrics represent Buarque's frustration with those who claimed to be his allies but later turned on him. Interestingly, the song's chorus repeats the phrase "Vai passar" which means "it will pass". While it's unclear whether this phrase is intended as a message of hope or resignation, it does suggest that the singer of the song recognizes that the pain of betrayal is temporary and will eventually fade.