O Passarinho Cantou
Ivan Lins Lyrics

The lyrics of Ivan Lins's song "O Passarinho Cantou" express a sense of longing for things that are out of reach. The opening lines, "Passarinho cantou de dentro de uma gaiola, cantaria melhor se fosse do lado de fora," describe a caged bird singing and how it would sing better if it were free. The bird represents the singer's desire to break free of limitations and express himself fully. This theme is reinforced in the lines "Alguém levantou mais cedo e roubou o céu e o mar," which convey a sense of frustration at being unable to access one's dreams and aspirations.

The song continues with the line "Meu amor não sabia por que nunca amanhecia," which describes the singer's love interest being confused about why they could not seem to move forward in their relationship. The answer, ironically, is that there is always someone or something keeping them from advancing, represented by the "vigia na porta de cada dia." This character represents the obstacles and challenges that everyone faces as they try to achieve their goals.

The final lyrics mention several symbols of bad luck or negativity, including being called a "urubu" (a vulture) and tears rolling down people's faces. Despite these negative elements, the refrain "Pelo que vejo agora lê lê vai chamar de novo" suggests that the singer remains hopeful that things can change and that he can find the freedom and happiness he desires.