Urubu Gabiru cachorro e gente
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Urubu, Gabiru, Cachorro E Gente

by Trummer

É uma pena que seja dentro de uma lata de lixo que se encontre

Urubu, Gabiru, Cachorro E Gente, estraçalha o lixo com os
dentes

O lixo chega, o sorriso invade a cara do povo





O lixo chega, tem comida de novo na mesa do povo

Overall Meaning

The song "Urubu Gabiru Cachorro e Gente" talks about the struggle of poverty and how people are forced to find food and resources in garbage cans. The title of the song references three key scavenger animals found in Brazil: the Urubu (vulture), Gabiru (rodent), and Cachorro (dog). The opening line immediately sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it laments that these three animals are found inside garbage cans, along with human beings, all searching for sustenance. The song describes how they all tear apart the garbage with their teeth, indicating their desperation for survival.


The song then goes on to describe the joy that comes with finding food in the garbage. Despite the fact that the food may be spoiled or contaminated, it is celebrated as a sign of the struggle to survive. The second stanza alludes to the common saying "one man's trash is another man's treasure," as the arrival of the garbage is a cherished moment for those who rely on it for their next meal. This line is particularly poignant as it speaks to the devastating reality of poverty and how even the most basic necessities can be hard to come by.


Overall, "Urubu Gabiru Cachorro e Gente" is a powerful commentary on poverty and the struggle for survival. It captures the desperation and resilience of a population forced to rely on the scraps of others for their own survival, while also acknowledging the joy and solidarity that can come from shared hardship.


Line by Line Meaning

É uma pena que seja dentro de uma lata de lixo que se encontre
It's unfortunate that it's inside a trash can where they are found


Urubu, Gabiru, Cachorro E Gente, estraçalha o lixo com os dentes
Vultures, armadillos, dogs, and people tear apart the trash with their teeth


O lixo chega, o sorriso invade a cara do povo
The trash arrives and smiles fill the faces of the people


O lixo chega, tem comida de novo na mesa do povo
The trash arrives and once again there is food on the people's table




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