Jogos Madrugais
Lucas Santtana Lyrics

The lyrics to Lucas Santtana's song "Jogos Madrugais" describe the experience of staying up all night, playing games until the body is exhausted. The opening lines speak to the physical effects of this activity, with pupils dilating as the body warms up and the heart pumping faster as blood flows freely. But the lyrics also suggest a deeper psychological dimension to this experience. The music, the game, and the heightened senses combine to create a state of mind in which thoughts become more flexible and connections between neurons are strengthened.

Throughout the song, Santtana juxtaposes the intensifying physical sensations of playing games all night with the intellectual and emotional effects of being in this altered state. The hands never stop moving, suggesting both the continuous engagement demanded by the game as well as the restless energy that comes from being awake at a time when others are sleeping. The final lines-- "My thoughts are changing my brain / My neurons are playing like in a game / And connect together as friends / Within the electric machine"-- underscore the idea that the experience of playing games all night is not only fun, but also potentially transformative, both cognitively and emotionally.