Saidas e Bandeiras No. 1
Milton Nascimento Lyrics


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O que vocês diriam dessa coisa
Que não dá mais pé?
O que vocês fariam pra sair desta maré?
O que era sonho vira terra
Quem vai ser o primeiro a me responder?

Sair desta cidade ter a vida onde ela é
Subir novas montanhas diamantes procurar
No fim da estrada e da poeira




Um rio com seus frutos me alimentar

Overall Meaning

Milton Nascimento's "Saidas e Bandeiras No. 1," is a beautiful and thought-provoking song that explores themes of uncertainty, hope, and perseverance. In the first verse, the singer asks what people would do when they find themselves in a situation that seems insurmountable. The singer is struggling and needs guidance and direction to navigate the challenges they are facing.


In the second verse, the singer suggests some possible solutions for overcoming the difficulty. The idea of leaving the current city, exploring new territories, and searching for diamonds is presented as a way to start a new life. The final line describes the end goal of this journey, a river where the singer can feed on its fruits, signifying the reward of overcoming obstacles.


Overall, the song portrays a feeling of uncertain hopefulness. The lyrics encourage listeners to take a chance to leave behind what is not serving their lives and search for something new.


Line by Line Meaning

O que vocês diriam dessa coisa
What would you say about this situation


Que não dá mais pé?
That is no longer sustainable?


O que vocês fariam pra sair desta maré?
What would you do to get out of this stagnant state?


O que era sonho vira terra
What was once a dream has become reality


Quem vai ser o primeiro a me responder?
Who will be the first to answer me?


Sair desta cidade ter a vida onde ela é
To leave this city and live where life thrives


Subir novas montanhas diamantes procurar
Climb new mountains and search for diamonds


No fim da estrada e da poeira
At the end of the road and the dust


Um rio com seus frutos me alimentar
A river with its fruits to nourish me




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