Gaivota
Oswaldo Montenegro Lyrics


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Como pode?
Sem ensino
A gaivota pequenina

Tão menina
Se voar pela primeira vez?

Como pode?
Sem ensino
A gaivota pequenina





Tão menina
Se voar pela primeira vez?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oswaldo Montenegro's "Gaivota" contemplate the natural and instinctive abilities of a small seagull. The song questions how the tiny bird can fly for the first time without any formal teaching or guidance. The lyrics suggest that it is a natural ability or innate skill that has been passed down through generations of seagulls. Despite being small and young, the seagull is able to take flight and soar freely like its adult counterparts, simply relying on its instincts and innate abilities.


The song is a profound reflection on the power and wonder of nature, conveying a sense of awe at the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The lyrics are also a metaphor for human life, suggesting that, like the seagull, we too have innate abilities that allow us to accomplish great things without formal training or education. However, unlike the seagull, we often struggle to tap into these abilities and may require guidance and teaching to reach our full potential.


Line by Line Meaning

Como pode?
How can it be?


Sem ensino
Without learning


A gaivota pequenina
The tiny seagull


Tão menina
So young


Se voar pela primeira vez?
If it flies for the first time?




Writer(s): Oswaldo Montenegro, Arlindo Carlos Silva Da Paixao

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