Tu
Paulinho Lyrics

The lyrics of the song Tu by Paulinho feature a list of names of various gods, places, and fish, originating from the Tupi tribe of Brazil. The song pays homage to the indigenous people and their rich culture that has been deeply rooted in Brazil's history for centuries. The lyrics begin with the mention of Urubuquara, Picê Tolori, Rudá, Caramuru, Tambatiá, and Ajuricaba, all of whom were important gods for the Tupis. Then come the names of various places such as Boine Ubaí, Runá, Coari, Mandu, and Tibiriçá, all of which are believed to be sacred by the Tupi people. The song also talks about the different types of fish that are found in the waters of Brazil, including Piracanjuba, Piranha, Xaru, Cará, Xerê, Pacu, Pirarucu, Ubirajara, Maué, Cariró, and Guará. These fish not just provided nutrition but also had cultural and spiritual significance in the Tupi tradition.

The chorus of the song emphasizes that Tupã, the deity worshipped by the Tupi people, created everything that the singer has referenced in the song- the gods, the places, the fish, and the people. However, the singer also laments that he has never seen these people since they have been mostly wiped out by the colonization of Brazil by the Portuguese. Therefore, the song serves as a tribute to the Tupi people and a reminder of their contributions to Brazilian history and culture.