Ninguém Me Cala
Lara Suleiman Lyrics
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De novo me sinto quebrada
Eu quis falar, mas ninguém me ouviu
Com minha voz sufocada
Não vou chorar
Eu tenho que ser firme
E podem tentar
Ninguém me cala
Todos querem me ver quieta
Sei que tudo me afeta
Eu cansei, ninguém mais me cala
The lyrics to Lara Suleiman's song "Ninguém Me Cala" speak to the experience of feeling silenced and unheard. The first verse describes the overwhelming feeling of being swallowed up by the tide - this could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling powerless in the face of life's challenges. The second line speaks to the feeling of being broken or defeated. The next two lines describe the desire to speak up, but feeling like no one is listening. The final line of the verse, "com minha voz sufocada," encapsulates the sense of feeling trapped and unable to express oneself fully.
The chorus serves as a defiant declaration that no one can silence the singer. The repetition of the phrase "ninguém me cala" ("no one can silence me") is especially powerful. The second half of the chorus acknowledges that everything affects the singer deeply, but she refuses to be silenced any longer.
The second verse describes the singer's determination to be strong and not let anyone silence her. She knows that others will try to silence her, but she will not let them. The final line of the song, "eu cansei, ninguém mais me cala" ("I'm tired of it, no one can silence me anymore"), emphasizes the singer's resolve to speak up and be heard.
Overall, "Ninguém Me Cala" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt silenced or ignored. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the melody is catchy and memorable. The song encourages listeners to speak up and assert themselves, even when it feels like no one is listening.
Line by Line Meaning
Mais uma vez a maré me engoliu
Once again I feel overwhelmed by the tide of life
De novo me sinto quebrada
Again, I feel broken and defeated
Eu quis falar, mas ninguém me ouviu
I tried to speak up, but no one listened to me
Com minha voz sufocada
My voice felt suffocated and unheard
Não vou chorar
I won't cry
Eu tenho que ser firme
I must be strong
E podem tentar
And they may try
Tentar me silenciar
To silence me
Ninguém me cala
No one can silence me
Todos querem me ver quieta
Everyone wants me to be quiet
Sei que tudo me afeta
I know everything affects me
Eu cansei, ninguém mais me cala
I'm tired, no one can silence me anymore
Writer(s): Alan Menken, Justin Paul, Benj Pasek
Contributed by Jonathan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.