The rapper is known for his impromptu rhymes, that made him one of the most respected MCs in Brazil. Regarded as one of the biggest revelations of underground hip hop in his country, Emicida accumulates thousands of hits on every battle in his YouTube page and about 900 thousand views on his MySpace page.
Leandro was born into a poor family. He composed rhymes and passed them to his friend to record and sell. His father died when Leandro was still a child, as told in the song "Ooorra ...".
Libre
Emicida Lyrics
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Libre, libre, libre
Clap
Libre, libre, libre
Twerk
Libre, libre, libre
Nóis
Libre, aqui somos libre
Nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis
Nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis
Aqui somos libre
É o tênis foda (foda)
Uma pá de joia foda (foda)
Reluz na coisa toda (toda)
Do jeito que incomoda (hmm)
Pretos em roda (vai)
É o GPS da moda (vai)
Se o gueto acorda (vai)
O resto que se f###
É o tênis foda (foda)
Uma pá de joia foda (foda)
Reluz na coisa toda (toda)
Do jeito que incomoda (hmm)
Pretos em roda (vai)
É o GPS da moda (vai)
Se o gueto acorda (vai)
O resto que se foda (vai)
Love
Libre, libre, libre
Clap
Libre, libre, libre
Twerk
Libre, libre, libre
Nóis
Libre, aqui somos libre
Nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis
Nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis
Aqui somos libre
Stay where your dream can run
Let them bum bum bum
Shine like diamond like Sun
Explode like thunder, like a gun
This is our own roots
So fela, so fela, so fela
This beat is contagious
Sequela Sequela Sequela
To freedon forever like
Mandela Mandela Mandela
There is no discussion
Favela, favela, favela
There is no discussion
Favela, favela, favela
There is no discussion
Favela, favela, favela
There is no discussion
Favela, favela, favela
There is no discussion
Favela, favela, favela
Nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis
Nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis
Aqui somos libre
Love
Libre, libre, libre
Clap
Libre, libre, libre
Twerk
Libre, libre, libre
Nóis
Libre, aqui somos libre
Love
Libre, libre, libre
Clap
Libre, libre, libre
Twerk
Libre, libre, libre
Nóis
Libre, qui somos libre
Se o gueto acordar
O resto que se foda
The song "Libre" by Emicida Ibeyi is an ode to freedom and the power of the favela (slum) community. The chorus repeats "Libre, libre, libre" (free, free, free in Spanish) with the addition of the command to "clap" and "twerk" to express the joy of being free. Emicida, a Brazilian rapper and singer, emphasizes the importance of being proud of one's roots and heritage, as well as embracing one's own unique style.
The verses are a mix of Portuguese and English, with references to expensive sneakers and jewelry that "shine like diamonds" and "incomoda" (bother, in Portuguese) those who don't understand the power of the favela community. The line "Pretos em roda" (Blacks in a circle in Portuguese) refers to the tradition of a roda, or circle, in capoeira, a martial art developed by African slaves in Brazil. The line "é o GPS da moda" (it's the GPS of fashion) refers to the influence that favelas have on street fashion and cultural trends.
The bridge features an inspiring call to action, encouraging listeners to "stay where your dream can run" and to shine like a diamond or explode like thunder with the power of their freedom. The song ends with a strong affirmation that if the gueto (ghetto, in Portuguese) wakes up, the rest had better be prepared to "se f#%" (in vulgar Portuguese, it means "screw off" or "get lost").
Overall, "Libre" is a celebration of freedom and an expression of pride in one's roots and community.
Line by Line Meaning
Love
Love
Libre, libre, libre
We are free
Clap
Applaud
Libre, libre, libre
We are free
Twerk
Dance
Libre, libre, libre
We are free
Nóis
We
Libre, aqui somos libre
We are free here
Nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis
We, we, we, we, we, we, we
Nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis, nóis
We, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we, we
Aqui somos libre
We are free here
É o tênis foda (foda)
Great shoes (great)
Uma pá de joia foda (foda)
A lot of great jewelry (great)
Reluz na coisa toda (toda)
Sparkling in the whole thing (whole)
Do jeito que incomoda (hmm)
In a way that bothers (hmm)
Pretos em roda (vai)
Blacks in a circle (go)
É o GPS da moda (vai)
It's the GPS of fashion (go)
Se o gueto acorda (vai)
If the ghetto wakes up (go)
O resto que se f###
F*** the rest
Stay where your dream can run
Stay where your dreams are achievable
Let them bum bum bum
Let them dance
Shine like diamond like Sun
Shine as bright as a diamond or sun
Explode like thunder, like a gun
Explode like a thunder or a gun
This is our own roots
This is our roots
So fela, so fela, so fela
So much
This beat is contagious
This beat can spread
Sequela Sequela Sequela
A follow-up
To freedon forever like
To freedom forever like
Mandela Mandela Mandela
Mandela, Mandela, Mandela
There is no discussion
There is no debate
Favela, favela, favela
Slum, Slum, Slum
Se o gueto acordar
If the ghetto wakes up
O resto que se foda
F*** the rest
Libre, qui somos libre
We are free here
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leandro Roque De Oliveira, Lisa-Kainde Diaz Zayas, Naomi Diaz, Vinicius Leonard Moreira
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sidney Silva
Emicida é tão foda que depois de fazer a gente chorar com Eminência Parda e Amarelo fala assim: tá, agora vai lá e dança porque você é LIBRE!
Amanda Carneiro
É isso!
Wagner Pedro
E esse comentário também é foda 🙌🏾
Wescrey Portes Pereira
O Rap e o Funk, O funk e o Rap.
Emicida é brabo demais.
blackw oficial
Estilo louco mano mais nao e funk nao, Creio um ritimo caribenho.
Wescrey Portes Pereira
Na tease, o Emicida deixa claro que é funk.
Jamile Bataglia
e o samba ♥
Ranarti
ESSE SOM TÁ 100% GLOBALIZAÇÃO, VERSOS EM INGLÊS,PORTUGUÊS E ESPANHOL, TITULO ESPANHOL.
Emicida está muito à frente.
André Luiz Gusmão
Já podemos esperar por um álbum inteiro Emicida & Ibeyi?
Elaine Topasio
Que assim seja!