Brazil
McKenna Declan Lyrics
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To show the country that you're from
Is where the world should want to be
For find something all people need
I'm faithless now though we win
Every time and I don't know how
'Cause I haven't bought you
But the people are dying to get on TV
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
Oh Lord, what have I become
I'm the face of God I'm my fathers' son
I'm not, what you think you see
I know you can't eat leather, but you can't stop me
Why would you lie, why would you lie about how you feel
I've got a mission and my mission is real
Because you've had your chances, yeh you've had enough
I'm gonna burn your house down to spread peace and love
And it gets me down
Oh Lord how it gets me down
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
Oh Lord
Oh Lord
Everybody plays a beautiful game out in Brazil
'Cause it's all you ever wanted and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game out in Brazil
And it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil
Oh yeah
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
The song "Brazil" by McKenna Declan is a commentary on the socio-political issues plaguing Brazil. The opening lines, "I heard you sold the Amazon/To show the country that you're from/Is where the world should want to be/For find something all people need," hints at the alarming deforestation rates in the Amazon rainforest, ostensibly to boost the Brazilian economy. The singer is critical of this approach and suggests that the country's leaders should consider the environmental impact of their actions as well.
The second part of the song takes a personal turn as the singer reflects on his own struggle to maintain faith in his beliefs while navigating the increasingly complex world around him. He sings, "I'm faithless now though we win/Every time and I don't know how/'Cause I haven't bought you/And I haven't sold me/But the people are dying to get on TV." The lines point to the superficiality and hypocrisy of contemporary society, where people are willing to compromise their values to gain popularity or success.
The third and final part of the song returns to the phrase "I heard he lives down a river somewhere," and the following lines provide a possible explanation: "With six cars and a grizzly bear/He's got eyes, but he can't see/Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me." The singer implies that the person living down the river represents the selfish and corrupt elements in society that are responsible for the world's problems. He urges listeners to join him in playing "the beautiful game" of life, with Brazil symbolizing a place where people can pursue their passions and live authentically.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you sold the Amazon
You destroyed the Amazon rainforest to prove that your country is the best and has something everyone needs.
To show the country that you're from
You did this to demonstrate the greatness of your own country.
Is where the world should want to be
You believe that everyone should aspire to live in your country.
For find something all people need
You did this to discover something that everyone needs.
I'm faithless now though we win
Even though our side is winning, I have lost faith.
Every time and I don't know how
I do not understand how we keep coming out on top.
'Cause I haven't bought you
I have not paid you off.
And I haven't sold me
I have not compromised my beliefs or values for personal gain.
But the people are dying to get on TV
The public is eager for attention and fame, even at the cost of their own lives.
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
I am aware of someone who lives in seclusion, away from society.
With six cars and a grizzly bear
This person is wealthy and owns a wild animal as a pet.
He's got eyes, but he can't see
This person is ignorant or blinded to the consequences of their actions.
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
Despite speaking with a moral tone, this person's appearance and selfish actions are similar to mine.
Oh Lord, what have I become
I am questioning my current identity or actions.
I'm the face of God I'm my fathers' son
I am a representation of God and my ancestry.
I'm not, what you think you see
I am not the person you perceive me to be.
I know you can't eat leather, but you can't stop me
I am aware that my actions are destructive, but I will continue to pursue my goals.
Why would you lie, why would you lie about how you feel
Why would someone deceive others about their emotions or intentions?
I've got a mission and my mission is real
I have a purpose, and it is authentic to me.
Because you've had your chances, yeh you've had enough
You have received sufficient opportunities in the past.
I'm gonna burn your house down to spread peace and love
I will commit vandalism as a means of promoting goodwill.
And it gets me down
This situation is depressing or disheartening.
Everybody plays a beautiful game out in Brazil
A metaphor for the carefree and joyful lifestyle in Brazil.
'Cause it's all you ever wanted and it's all that you want still
Many people aspire to live in Brazil and experience its unique culture.
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil
Do you not desire to participate in Brazil's enjoyable lifestyle?
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
I wish to experience the carefree and joyful lifestyle while in Brazil.
Oh yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement.
Lyrics © KOBALT MUSIC PUBLISHING LIMITED
Written by: DECLAN BENEDICT MCKENNA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noahsdragonfruit
Just for me:
I heard you sold the Amazon
To show the country that you're from
Is where the world should want to be
For a fine something all people need
I'm faithless now
Though we win every time and I don't know how
'Cause I haven't bought you and I haven't sold me
But the people are dying to get on TV
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well he talks like an angel, but he looks like me
Oh, Lord!
What have I become?
I'm the face of God, I'm my father's son
I'm not what you think you see
I know you can't eat leather, but you can't stop me
Why would you lie, why would you lie about how you feel?
I've got a mission and my mission is real
Because you've had your chances, yeah you've had enough
I'm gonna burn your house down to spread peace and love
And it gets me down
Oh, Lord, how it gets me down
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well he talks like an angel, but he looks like me
Oh, Lord!
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game out in Brazil
And it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game out in Brazil
And it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well he talks like an angel, but he looks like me
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well he talks like an angel, but he looks like me
@otakutimewithanidiot1023
lyrics:
I heard you sold the Amazon
To show the country that you're from
Is where the world should want to be
For fine something all people need
I'm faithless now though we win
Every time and I don't know how
'Cause I haven't bought you
And I haven't sold me
But the people are dying to, to get on TV
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
Oh Lord, what have I become?
I'm the face of God, I'm my fathers' son
I'm not, what you think you see
I know you can't eat leather, but you can't stop me
Why would you lie, why would you lie about how you feel?
I've got a mission and my mission is real
Because you've had your chances, yeh you've had enough
I'm gonna burn your house down to spread peace and love
And it gets me down
Oh Lord how it gets me down
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
Oh Lord
Oh Lord
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game while out in Brazil
'Cause it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game out in Brazil
And it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil
Oh yeah
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
this is fukin moosic
@tifanirommel8917
I heard you sold the amazon
To show the country that you're from
Is where the world should want to be for find something all people need
I'm faithless now though we win every time and I don't know how
'Cause I haven't bought you and I haven't sold me
But the people are dying to get on tv
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With 6 cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
Oh lord! What have I become?
I'm the face of God I'm my father's son
I'm not, what you think you see
I know you can't eat leather, but you can't stop me
Why would you lie, why would you lie about how you feel?
I've got a mission and my mission is real
Because you've had your chances, yeh you've had enough
I'm gonna burn your house down to spread peace and love
And it gets me down
Oh lord how it gets me down
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With 6 cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
Oh lord!
Oh lord!
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game out in Brazil
And it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game out in Brazil
And it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?
Oh yeah!
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With 6 cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me!
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With 6 cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me!
@duechbaggerful3075
I heard you sold the Amazon
To show the country that you're from
Is where the world should want to be
For fine something all people need
I'm faithless now though we win
Every time and I don't know how
'Cause I haven't bought you
And I haven't sold me
But the people are dying to, to get on TV
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
Oh Lord, what have I become?
I'm the face of God, I'm my fathers' son
I'm not, what you think you see
I know you can't eat leather, but you can't stop me
Why would you lie, why would you lie about how you feel?
I've got a mission and my mission is real
Because you've had your chances, yeh you've had enough
I'm gonna burn your house down to spread peace and love
And it gets me down
Oh Lord how it gets me down
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
Oh Lord
Oh Lord
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game while out in Brazil
'Cause it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil?
I wanna play the beautiful game while I'm in Brazil
'Cause everybody plays the beautiful game out in Brazil
And it's all you've ever wanted, and it's all that you want still
Don't you wanna play the beautiful game out in Brazil
Oh yeah
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
I heard he lives down a river somewhere
With six cars and a grizzly bear
He's got eyes, but he can't see
Well, he talks like an angel but he looks like me
And that was my triple collateral on Free for All (Free for All)
@hawkhd8174
So kid...what effects do you want?
YES
@everyone.7032
Hawk HD
Lol
@NicholasNormile
It reminds me of some of the Eels' videos. Great songs, weird vids.
@user-qi1us9gr9t
Hawk HD 😂
@jotan3096
the effects are so F*** good.
@saran6651
This meme is ahead of its time
@aliciugh
three years later and he’s still thriving with his green screen.
@ttsait
oh its so true
@elixo1033
aliciugh periodt😌✋
@izzyk-s4929
No complaints here, never fails to give me a drug free trip