Caracoles
Dream Team Do Passinho Lyrics

The song "Caracoles" by Dream Team Do Passinho is a high-energy, up-tempo track that celebrates dance and movement. The Brazilian Portuguese lyrics are centered around the idea of a "rodinha," or a circle dance, with the members of Dream Team encouraging their listeners to join in and get involved. The opening lines of the song, "Ô, menor! Ô, menor!/ Caracoles!/ Ô, me, ô menor! Ô, menor!/ Caracoles!" are a kind of call-and-response chant that serves as a rallying cry for the dancers. The word "caracoles" itself means "snails" in Spanish, but in this context it is interpreted more broadly as a metaphor for people coming together and moving as one.

As the song progresses, Dream Team Do Passinho continue to encourage their listeners to join in the dance. Lines like "Abre a rodinha/ Que o Dream Team tá chegando" (Open up the circle/ 'Cause Dream Team is coming) and "Neguin', neguinha/ Deixa baixo, tá embrazando" (Boys and girls/ Get low, it's heating up) reinforce the idea that the song is meant to be a communal experience. The band members are situated as leaders, guiding their audience through the dance and creating a sense of unity among those taking part. The final lines of the song, "Tu quer peitar/ Entra aqui, vou te amassar" (If you want to compete/ Come on in, I'll crush you), serve as playful taunts to anyone who might be hesitant to join in, encouraging everyone to set aside their inhibitions and get moving.