Viola Fora De Moda
Edu Lobo Lyrics

The lyrics to Edú Lobo's song "Viola Fora de Moda" are deeply melancholic and introspective, telling the story of a blind man living in poverty and struggling to survive in a dark and hopeless world. The use of the term "moda de viola" (a traditional style of Brazilian music characterized by the use of a viola caipira) highlights the idea of tradition and cultural heritage, but it is contrasted with the dark and somber reality of the singer's life. The adjective "fora de moda" (out of fashion) suggests that this music style does not have a place in contemporary society, which mirrors the blind man's ostracization and marginalization.

The first stanza describes the blind man's miserable condition, emphasizing his physical decay ("podre na raiz", means "rotten at the root"). The second stanza is even bleaker, as it talks about his lack of future prospects and his isolation in a dark and lonely place. The reference to the "devil" (o diabo) suggests that the man is facing not only physical but also spiritual decay, as he struggles to find hope and meaning in his life. The chorus ("disso eu me encarrego, moda de viola, não dá luz a cego") means "I'll take care of it, moda de viola doesn't bring light to the blind", which can be interpreted as the singer's resignation to his fate.