Tanto Faz
Cláudia Pascoal Lyrics

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Tanto faz
Se a vida para
Ou escorre sumo de ananás
Tanto faz
Se faz barulho
E a estrada anda de frente para trás
Tanto faz
Se a luz engana

E nada estranha o que é de estranhar
Tanto faz
Se o custo aumenta
E dobra o preço que tem de dobrar
Tanto faz
Tanto faz
Tanto faz
Tanto faz

Tanto faz se a causa é perdida
Se o meu fim nunca foi ganhar
Faço imensos planos que não devia
Quando me apago mais depressa do que escrevo
Apago-me mais depressa do que escrevo

Tanto faz
Se mudei de ideias
Li três epopeias e não voltei atrás
Tanto faz
Se ganho prémios
E tenho o mesmo pó no sofá
Tanto faz
Se a crise aumenta
E se o colete não é capaz
Tanto faz
Se não me importo
Mas concordo se é eficaz

Tanto faz
Tanto faz
Tanto faz
Tanto faz

Tanto faz se a causa é perdida
Se o meu fim nunca foi ganhar
Faço imensos planos que não devia
Quando me apago mais depressa do que escrevo
Apago-me mais depressa do que escrevo

Apago-me mais depressa do que escrevo
Apago-me mais depressa do que escrevo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cláudia Pascoal's song "Tanto Faz" touch on themes of indifference, uncertainty, and self-doubt. The repeated phrase "tanto faz," which translates to "it doesn't matter," reflects a sense of resignation and detachment from the world. The song suggests a loss of direction and purpose in life, as the singer questions the meaning and significance of various aspects of existence.

The opening lines illustrate this sense of apathy towards life, as the singer dismissively states that it doesn't matter if life stops or if it flows like pineapple juice, or if it makes noise or if the road moves backwards. The lyrics continue to express a lack of concern for situations that should be alarming or unusual, such as being deceived by light or facing increasing costs. The repetition of "tanto faz" reinforces the idea of indifference, emphasizing that none of these things really matter or have an impact on the singer.

The chorus of the song introduces a deeper reflection on the singer's personal struggles. They express that it doesn't matter if the cause is lost or if they never aimed to win, as they continue to make plans that they shouldn't and find themselves disappearing faster than they can write. This implies a disconnect between their intentions and actions, highlighting a lack of control and perhaps self-sabotaging behavior. The closing lines further emphasize this notion, as they repeat the phrase "apago-me mais depressa do que escrevo," meaning "I disappear faster than I write."

Overall, "Tanto Faz" captures a sense of disengagement, disillusionment, and internal conflict, highlighting the complexities of human emotions and the struggle to find meaning in a world that often feels indifferent.

Line by Line Meaning

Tanto faz
It doesn't matter

Se a vida para
If life stops

Ou escorre sumo de ananás
Or pineapple juice flows

Tanto faz
It doesn't matter

Se faz barulho
If it makes noise

E a estrada anda de frente para trás
And the road goes forward and backward

Tanto faz
It doesn't matter

Se a luz engana
If the light deceives

E nada estranha o que é de estranhar
And nothing strange surprises us

Tanto faz
It doesn't matter

Se o custo aumenta
If the cost increases