É Sal
Matuê Lyrics

Pivete, é sal
Young man, it's salt (meaning that life can be harsh and hard, just like salt, and he's prepared for it)

Olha as cumadi passando mal, que legal
Look at the ladies feeling bad, how cool (meaning that he enjoys their attention and how they are attracted to him)

Hoje tem, já acionei o canal
Today's the day, I already activated the channel (meaning that he's ready to make some money)

'Tá nevando em Fortal, já resgata o Manaus mas vai pela sombra
It's snowing in Fortal, already rescuing Manaus but go in the shade (meaning that he's making money and being cautious not to be noticed)

Quem 'tá andando com Deus, nunca se assombra
Whoever walks with God, never gets frightened (meaning that he feels protected by a higher force)

Os homi tão na esquina cortando a lombra
The men are on the corner cutting the shadow (meaning that the police are nearby)

Peugeotzin' no Titanzin', vai cortando a onda
Small Peugeot in the Titan, cutting the wave (meaning that he's driving a small car but doesn't care, he's still making money)

Nunca vi mais grande Quadrada na beca de veludo
Never saw anything bigger Square on the velvet jacket (meaning that he's proud of his achievements and expensive clothes)

Ninguém sabia, eu quero todo mundo mudo
Nobody knew, I want everyone quiet (meaning that he's a secret success and wants to keep it that way)

Vai botando a fé no submundo
Put your faith in the underworld (meaning that he's in the dangerous world of crime and is surviving by his wits)

Tal hora tu vai acabar tomando um susto
You're gonna get scared at some point (meaning that danger is always around the corner)

Olha o caminhar do elemento É o passo bem lento, vai fechando o tempo Canhão, faca na cintura
Look at the movement of the guy It's a slow step, the time is closing in Cannon, knife in the waistband (meaning that he's describing the scary movements of someone who wants to intimidate others)

Disposição pra tombar duas viatura Fortal City é uma mistura
Willingness to overturn two police cars Fortal City is a mix (meaning that he's describing someone who's not afraid of the police and has the strength and courage to resist)

Morando na praia E mesmo assim a vida é dura
Living on the beach And life is still hard (meaning that even though he's making money, life is still tough)

'Tá geral suave, do nada o clima muda Vai passar na frente, a máquina te costura Ela te costura
Everything's fine, and suddenly the weather changes You're gonna get passed, the machine stitches you up She stitches you up (meaning that life can change suddenly, and you need to be prepared to adapt)

Então se adianta, tu 'tá interado Que o nego é considerado E anda com vários do seu lado Da Oeste pra Zona Sul
So hurry up, you're tuned in That the guy is considered And walks with many on his side From East to South Zone (meaning that he's well-known and respected, with a large network of contacts)

É o terror do Pirambu Veio pra arrastar todo mundo
He's the terror of Pirambu Here to drag everyone (meaning that he's describing himself as a force to be reckoned with, able to overcome anyone and anything)

É ele que faz a feira Que traz o cera, é o brinca É a bagaceira, tu que é o besta É a nata, muita experiência Dez anos de caminhada
He's the one making the big deals Bringing the good stuff, he's the clown It's a mess, you're the idiot Top of the cream, lots of experience Ten years of walking (meaning that he's successful and experienced, able to navigate the intricacies of the crime world)

Mas nunca deu falha Com a sua quadrada na beca de veludo
But never failed With his square on the velvet jacket (meaning that he's always been able to succeed and avoid falling into the hands of the law)

Vai botando a fé no submundo Tal hora tu vai acabar tomando um susto Tu vai acabar tomando um susto
Put your faith in the underworld At some point, you're gonna get scared You're gonna get scared (meaning that life in the criminal underworld is dangerous and unpredictable, and you need to be prepared for it)