Mala
Helon Borba Lyrics
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Se o modelo do carro não te dá moral
E como se mede o amor?
Mas a gente sabe medir o valor pela carcaça e não pelo interior
Se como frango em vez de bacalhau
E como se mede afinal?
Como se mede o amor?
E a gente sente a dor pelo que?
Deus te deu um cérebro pra você pensar
Pois tem coisa que vem do púlpito que não dá pra relevar
E o sonho desse mentiroso é um jatinho particular
E eu sei que para o céu esse avião não vai te levar
Os valores você inverteu
Achando que Cristo é um escravo seu
Usando dinheiro pra medir a fé
E como se mede o amor do calvário?
Como se mede aquela dor?
E a gente sente a dor pelo que?
In the song "MALA" by Helon Borba, the lyrics reflect on society's values and priorities. The first paragraph speaks of how people feel pain or discomfort when faced with financial problems, such as their accounts going into overdraft or if their car model does not bring them social status. The lyrics question how love can be measured amidst these material concerns.
The second paragraph criticizes the way people tend to measure value based on external appearances rather than inner qualities. Using the metaphor of eating chicken instead of codfish, it suggests that people often prioritize superficial desires over deeper, more meaningful aspects of life. The lyrics again inquire about how love can be quantified in such circumstances.
The third paragraph introduces a religious aspect, emphasizing the need for critical thinking. It suggests that blindly accepting everything preached from the pulpit is not advisable. It criticizes those who exploit religion for personal gain, symbolized by the dream of an individual who lies and seeks a private jet for themselves. The lyrics acknowledge that such material possessions cannot guarantee passage to heaven.
In the fourth paragraph, the lyrics express a dismayed feeling towards the inversion of values in society. The idea of considering Christ to be a servant and using money to measure faith is condemned. The lyrics pose a question on how the love demonstrated on the Calvary, referring to Jesus' sacrifice, can be measured. The overall theme of the song seems to highlight the disconnection between materialistic pursuits and genuine love and faith.
Line by Line Meaning
A gente sente a dor se a conta cai no cheque especial
We feel the pain if our bank account goes into overdraft
Se o modelo do carro não te dá moral
If the model of your car doesn't give you status
E como se mede o amor?
And how do we measure love?
Mas a gente sabe medir o valor pela carcaça e não pelo interior
But we know how to measure worth by appearance and not by character
Se como frango em vez de bacalhau
If we judge someone by what they eat instead of who they are
E como se mede afinal?
And how do we measure after all?
Como se mede o amor?
How do we measure love?
E a gente sente a dor pelo que?
And what do we feel pain for?
Deus te deu um cérebro pra você pensar
God gave you a brain to think
Pois tem coisa que vem do púlpito que não dá pra relevar
Because there are things preached from the pulpit that cannot be overlooked
E o sonho desse mentiroso é um jatinho particular
And the dream of this liar is a private jet
E eu sei que para o céu esse avião não vai te levar
And I know that this plane won't take you to heaven
Os valores você inverteu
You've inverted the values
Achando que Cristo é um escravo seu
Thinking that Christ is your slave
Usando dinheiro pra medir a fé
Using money to measure faith
E como se mede o amor do calvário?
And how do we measure the love of the calvary?
Como se mede aquela dor?
How do we measure that pain?
E a gente sente a dor pelo que?
And what do we feel pain for?
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Written by: Helon Borba
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