Canto Em Qualquer Canto
Mônica Salmaso Lyrics

In "Canto em Qualquer Canto," Mônica Salmaso sings about her love for the land and the various emotions and experiences that come with living on it. In the first verse, she announces her arrival with a "facão," or machete, which symbolizes both her readiness to work and her passion. The lyrics evoke the image of a restless and determined traveler, carrying with her not only a machete but a collection of "bons rocks," or good music, to share with listeners. She contrasts this with others who may "pira e berra," or go crazy and scream, suggesting that she is more introspective and prefers to express herself through her voice, whether singing or making bird-like sounds ("pio e silvo"). Salmaso implies that if she owned the streets, the "pé de ypê," or tree, would still be alive, conveying her love and respect for the natural environment.

In the second verse, Salmaso invites her companion to come with her to the top of a mountain, where they can read books and watch videos in peace. She states that this is a "good reason," further emphasizing her desire to escape the chaos of city life and find solace in nature. She expresses her joy in "gorjeando" or "warbling," a term often associated with birds, and describes the feeling as one that brings relief in the midst of sadness and joy. She mentions a variety of birds, from common ones like doves and blackbirds to more exotic ones like the "águia lá do paraíso," or eagle from paradise. She ends the verse with the line "quando não trino, não sirvo," meaning that if she's not singing, she's not living up to her potential. Salmaso concludes the song by saying that she sings "because it is necessary," portraying the struggles and hardships of life that she faces and implying that music is her way of coping with them.