Ira! was formed in 1981, by Nasi, Scandurra, Fábio Scattone (drums) and Adilson Fajardo (bass). But its final formation was only reached in 1985, when Ricardo Gaspa and André Jung (former member of fellow brazilian band Titãs) joined the band.
Their songs were strongly influenced by the Mod sound of The Who, the hard rock of Led Zeppelin and the punk rock of The Clash.
After making it big in the 80s, Ira! faded away in the 90s, regained some popularity in the 00s and eventually split in 2007, making it's comeback only in 2014, with a new formation that stays to this day: Nasi, Edgard Scandurra, Evaristo Pádua, and Johnny Boy
Perigo
Ira! Lyrics
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Se abriu a porta é prá correr perigo
Se tá na rua é prá correr perigo
Se gui carro é prá correr perigo
Se anda a pé é prá correr perigo
Se chega em casa é prá correr perigo
Abre a camisa é prá correr perigo
Abaixa a calça prá correr perigo
Se dorme é prá correr perigo
Sonha prá correr perigo
Acorda prá correr perigo
Se dorme prá correr perigo
Sonha prá correr perigo
Acorda prá correr perigo
Se nasceu é prá correr perigo
Se abriu a porta é prá correr perigo
Se nasceu é prá correr perigo
Se tá na rua é prá correr perigo
Se fica quieto no seu canto é prá correr perigo
Se toma banho, almoça, janta é prá correr perigo
Se sobe, desce, senta, levanta é prá correr perigo
Se dorme é prá correr perigo
Sonha prá correr perigo
Acorda prá correr perigo
Se nasceu é prá correr perigo
Se nasceu é prá correr perigo
Se nasceu é prá correr perigo
Foi parido prá correr perigo
Se nasceu é prá correr perigo
Se nasceu é prá correr perigo
Se nasceu é prá correr perigo
Foi parido prá correr perigo
The lyrics of Ira!'s "Perigo" speak to the inevitability of danger in life. The opening lines repeat the phrase "if you were born, it's to run risks," followed by a series of activities and states that all carry the potential for danger: opening a door, being outside, driving or walking, coming home, undressing, even lying in bed. Throughout, the song reinforces the idea that danger is inescapable, repeating the opening refrain and insisting on the constant presence of risk.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the human condition and the vulnerability that comes with existence. The repetition of the line "if you were born, it's to run risks" emphasizes the idea that risk is inherent in life, and that there is no way to avoid it. Additionally, the inclusion of seemingly mundane daily activities - like taking a shower or eating - suggests that even in the most routine actions, there is always a potential for danger.
Overall, "Perigo" is a somber reflection on the inevitability of danger in life, but also a testament to human resilience and our ability to persist despite the risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Se nasceu é prá correr perigo
From birth, danger is inevitable
Se abriu a porta é prá correr perigo
Even opening a door can put you in danger
Se tá na rua é prá correr perigo
Being outside alone is a risk
Se gui carro é prá correr perigo
Driving a car is also dangerous
Se anda a pé é prá correr perigo
Walking on foot doesn't make you safe either
Se chega em casa é prá correr perigo
Even arriving home can be a danger
Abre a camisa é prá correr perigo
Even taking off your shirt could put you at risk
Abaixa a calça prá correr perigo
Lowering your pants can also be a risk
Deita na cama prá correr perigo
Even lying in bed can be dangerous
Se dorme é prá correr perigo
Sleeping can also be dangerous
Sonha prá correr perigo
Even dreaming has its risks
Acorda prá correr perigo
Waking up doesn't mean you're out of danger
Se fica quieto no seu canto é prá correr perigo
Even if you stay quiet and keep to yourself, danger is still present
Se toma banho, almoça, janta é prá correr perigo
Daily activities like showering or eating don't make you immune to danger
Se sobe, desce, senta, levanta é prá correr perigo
Any movement can come with its own set of risks
Foi parido prá correr perigo
Existing in this world means you were born into danger
Contributed by Aiden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.