Cobra Criada
João Bosco Lyrics

The lyrics of "Cobra Criada" by João Bosco are a series of seemingly disconnected words and phrases that create an ominous and threatening atmosphere. The lyrics are a list of dangerous animals and objects, as well as words that suggest movement and attack. The first stanza includes the lines "Suco de sururucu" and "Posta de pirarucu." Sururucu is a type of venomous snake found in Brazil, and pirarucu is a large fish that can weigh up to 400 pounds. The stanza also includes references to a variety of insects, including caranguejeira (a species of spider), saúva (a type of ant), and barata cascuda (a large cockroach).

The second stanza includes a reference to a jararucoral, which is a hybrid snake created by breeding a coral snake and a jararaca, both venomous snakes found in Brazil. The stanza also includes a reference to a traíra, a predatory fish with sharp teeth. The line "De cada dentada que dá" (with every bite it takes) suggests a violent and savage attack. The lyrics also mention a curu juruá, which is a type of eel found in the Amazon River.

Despite the threatening tone of the lyrics, the final line provides a surprising twist. The line "Picada de cobra, amor, não dói" (a snake's bite, my love, doesn't hurt) suggests that the danger and violence described in the song are not to be taken literally, but rather are a metaphor for the struggles and challenges in life that one must face without fear.