Favela
Dominic Balli Lyrics

Why you crying favela
The singer is asking why the favela is crying.

Are you running away
The singer is questioning if the favela is trying to escape its problems.

To stairways of sorrow
The singer is describing the favela as trapped in sadness and hardship.

And rooftops of pain
The artist is saying that the favela is suffering greatly.

Your broken down system
The artist is pointing out that the favela's way of life is not working.

Has you trapped and afraid
The singer is saying that the favela is stuck in its current situation and scared to change it.

I'm telling you hold your head up and sin
The singer is encouraging the favela to stay strong and persevere despite their struggles.

Your monarchs and mansions
The artist is referring to those in power and those with wealth.

On top of them hills
The artist is saying that the wealthy and powerful live on the hills above the favela.

Have got you believing
The artist suggests that the favela has been fooled by those in power to think that they are living life well.

You're living life still
The singer is pointing out that the favela is still trying to live and to survive.

But dreaming's just dreaming
The artist is saying that hoping for change is not enough.

'til reality's real
The singer is arguing that action is needed to make change happen.

When ghettos be run like kingdoms in hills
The singer is suggesting that the favela has the potential to overcome its struggles and take control like the rich and powerful.

Be free be free now oh be free
The singer is repeating the phrase "be free" to encourage the favela to break free from their struggles.

Por que choras favela
The artist is asking the favela why it is crying. (Translated from Portuguese)

Porque falta o pano
The artist is suggesting that something is missing. (Translated from Portuguese)

Se te faltou a agua
The singer is suggesting that the favela may be lacking basic necessities. (Translated from Portuguese)

Nao te falta o perdao
The singer is saying that forgiveness is not lacking. (Translated from Portuguese)

Como a luz da crianca
The artist is likening hope and freedom to a child's light. (Translated from Portuguese)

Tua esperanca chegou
The artist is saying that hope has arrived. (Translated from Portuguese)

Vem brilhar sol da liberdade do amor
The artist is encouraging hope and freedom to shine through love. (Translated from Portuguese)

Procuro e nao te encontro
The singer is saying that they are looking but cannot find the favela. (Translated from Portuguese)

You're living in the shadows
The artist is suggesting that the favela is hidden from view and forgotten by society.

Espero pela luz do sol
The singer is waiting for sunlight to bring hope. (Translated from Portuguese)

But I can see the hope of a light coming
The singer has faith that hope is on the way.

Here in babylon
The singer is referring to the current state of society.

They take our lives
The artist is saying that people in power are oppressing and exploiting the less fortunate.

They rob our rights
The artist is suggesting that people do not have the freedoms and rights that they deserve.

Where dreamers dream
The singer is saying that people are dreaming of a better world.

Sing favela sing
The singer is encouraging the favela to use music as a way to express themselves.