Sr. presidente
Negritude Junior Lyrics


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Sr. Presidente espero que se encontre bem
Pois a nossa gente ainda anda esmagada no trem
Idosos vendendo pipoca e amendoim
Que país é este meu Deus o que será de mim

Sr. Presidente a semana passada quem viu
A nossa cidade de tanta água quase sumiu
No posto de saúde não tinha ninguém pra atender
A pobre moça que estava pra ganhar neném

Acabou nascendo um menino forte e bonitão
Que a gente faz votos pra que não vire ladrão
A mãe só tem quinze e o pai foi preso na boca
E nas faculdades o crack é a nova onda

Sr. Presidente




Eu me sinto contente
Porque pelo menos parou pra me ouvir

Overall Meaning

The song "Sr. Presidente" by Negritude Junior is a plea to the President of Brazil (at the time it was released in 1993) to take notice of the struggles of the everyday people in the country. The song starts with the singer expressing his hope that the President is doing well, but immediately highlights the harsh realities faced by the majority of the population. The use of the word "esmagada" (crushed) to describe the people on the train is particularly evocative, painting a picture of overcrowded and perhaps unsafe conditions. The mention of elderly people selling snacks highlights the challenges faced by senior citizens in trying to make ends meet.


The second verse turns the focus to a recent disaster (likely a flood) that hit the singer's city and resulted in an overwhelmed healthcare system. The singer describes a woman who was about to give birth but was unable to receive medical attention, resulting in the birth of a healthy baby boy. However, the circumstances of the baby's parents are dire - the mother is only 15 years old and the father is in prison. The mention of crack cocaine being the "new wave" among college students hints at the pervasive nature of drug use in Brazil at the time.


Overall, "Sr. Presidente" is a call for the government to take action and address the many issues faced by its citizens. The song highlights the struggles of the working class, particularly the elderly and young mothers, as well as the impact of drug use on society.


Line by Line Meaning

Sr. Presidente espero que se encontre bem
Addressing the President, I hope you are doing well.


Pois a nossa gente ainda anda esmagada no trem
Because our people are still crushed in the train.


Idosos vendendo pipoca e amendoim
The elderly selling popcorn and peanuts.


Que país é este meu Deus o que será de mim
What country is this, my God, what will become of me?


Sr. Presidente a semana passada quem viu
Last week, Mr. President, who saw?


A nossa cidade de tanta água quase sumiu
Our city almost disappeared in so much water.


No posto de saúde não tinha ninguém pra atender
There was no one to attend at the health center.


A pobre moça que estava pra ganhar neném
The poor girl who was about to give birth.


Acabou nascendo um menino forte e bonitão
A strong and handsome boy was born.


Que a gente faz votos pra que não vire ladrão
We hope he won't become a thief.


A mãe só tem quinze e o pai foi preso na boca
The mother is only fifteen and the father was imprisoned for drug-related crime.


E nas faculdades o crack é a nova onda
And on college campuses, crack is the new trend.


Sr. Presidente
Mr. President,


Eu me sinto contente
I feel content


Porque pelo menos parou pra me ouvir
Because at least you took the time to listen to me.




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Comments from YouTube:

Cláudio Petronilho

Negritude Jr melhor grupo de samba de todos os tempos

Eder Ronaldo

negritude junior minha quebrada samba top sou fã de vcs tempos bons

cleiton barbosa

essa é da antiga!!!! curtir muito

bem melhor

parece que a música que toca é atual , mas não ! se quer , o grupo que canta existe. mas , o exposto é tão presente ainda que nos confunde.  o vídeo está ótimo msm. parabéns a quem de direito ! mas tb  gostaria de ouvir por completa a música.

Fabiano neves

Que país é esse? Brasil