Enquanto O Mundo Explode
Naçăo Zumbi Lyrics
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Um curupira já tem o seu tênis importado
Não conseguimos acompanhar o motor da história
Mas somos batizados pelo batuque
E apreciamos a agricultura celeste
Mas enquanto o mundo explode
Nós dormimos no silêncio do bairro
Sinto vontade de fazer muita coisa
The lyrics of Nação Zumbi's song Enquanto O Mundo Explode address the disconnect between modern society's obsession with progress and the soulful simplicity of daily life. The first part of the song reflects on the rapid advancements in technology and how people struggle to keep up with this rapidly changing world. The reference to "engenharia" (engineering) falling on the rocks implies that even the most advanced technology may not always hold up. The mention of "curupira" (a mythical creature from Brazilian folklore) having an imported shoe is a representation of how even the magical and natural aspects of their world are being tainted by modernity.
The second half of the song speaks to the frustration of feeling powerless in the face of all this change. The repetition of "enquanto o mundo explode" (while the world explodes) emphasizes the feeling of being caught in the middle of chaos and not being able to do anything about it. The idea of sleeping in the silence of the neighborhood can be interpreted as a way to escape the madness of the world. However, the singer is left with a burning desire to do something, but doesn't know where to start.
All in all, Enquanto O Mundo Explode is a raw and introspective commentary on the human toll of technological advancement and globalization.
Line by Line Meaning
A engenharia cai sobre as pedras
Modern engineering fails to find solutions to the age-old problems
Um curupira já tem o seu tênis importado
Even mythical creatures like Curupira seem to have adapted to modernization
Não conseguimos acompanhar o motor da história
We struggle to keep up with the fast pace of change in the world
Mas somos batizados pelo batuque
But we find solace and identity through our cultural traditions and music
E apreciamos a agricultura celeste
And we still hold reverence for the spiritual realm and the cosmic forces of nature
Mas enquanto o mundo explode
But amidst all this chaos and upheaval in the world
Nós dormimos no silêncio do bairro
We retreat to the quietness of our neighborhoods, choosing to ignore the turmoil around us
Fechando os olhos e mordendo os lábios
We shut our eyes and clench our teeth, feeling helpless and frustrated
Sinto vontade de fazer muita coisa
We feel a strong urge to take action and bring about change
Lyrics © SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Chico Science, Lucio Maia De Oliveira, Jorge Jose Carneiro De Lira, Gilmar Correia Da Silva, Alexandre Salgues Maranhao Costa, Jose Givanildo Viana Dos Santos, Valter Pessoa De Mello
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