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Quem não tem cão, caça com gato.
Quem come rato, caça no esgoto.
Quem tá no esgoto, tá revoltado.
Quem tá revoltado, toma partido.
Diz que o tempo não para e água mole em pedra dura
Tanto bate, vai furar.
Diz que o tempo não para e água mole em pedra dura
Tanto bate, vai furar.
E quando furar cair pro lado de cá, nós os do lado de lá e
Pra que lado que era mesmo pra brigar ?
E aí fodeu.
E como bomba, explodirá.
Mas se perguntar, ninguém viu.
E antes que eu me entregue, meu Deus há de me ajudar.
Jesus, Budah, Ghandi, até Alah, meu bom Alah.
Cai na briga quem quer ver tudo mudar.
E, como diz o dito popular :
Quem não tem cão, caça com gato.
Quem come rato, caça no esgoto.




Quem tá no esgoto, tá revoltado.
Quem tá revoltado, toma partido.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pedra's song "O Dito Popular" discuss the idea of adapting and surviving in challenging situations. The first two lines, "Quem não tem cão, caça com gato" and "Quem come rato, caça no esgoto," can be interpreted as metaphors for making the best out of limited resources. It suggests that when one lacks the necessary means to achieve something, they must find alternative solutions or lower their standards.


The following lines, "Quem tá no esgoto, tá revoltado / Quem tá revoltado, toma partido," delve deeper into the emotional state of those who find themselves in undesirable circumstances. It implies that when people are trapped in difficult situations, they often become resentful and choose sides, seeking someone or something to blame or support.


The chorus, "Diz que o tempo não para e água mole em pedra dura / Tanto bate, vai furar," expresses the concept of perseverance. It states that time keeps moving forward and even the softest water can eventually wear down the hardest stone. This can be seen as a metaphor for persistent effort leading to eventual success or change.


The lyrics then pose the question, "Pra que lado que era mesmo pra brigar?" which highlights the ambiguous nature of conflicts and the confusion that arises from taking opposing sides. It suggests that sometimes people engage in disputes without fully understanding or remembering why they started fighting in the first place.


The verses conclude with a sense of impending turmoil, using the imagery of an explosive device about to detonate. It conveys the idea that although the outcome may be catastrophic, people often remain oblivious to the impending disaster until it's too late.


Overall, "O Dito Popular" explores themes of adaptation, survival, frustration, and the consequences of blind allegiance or conflict without a clear purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

Quem não tem cão, caça com gato.
Those who lack the proper means will make do with what they have.


Quem come rato, caça no esgoto.
Desperate times call for desperate measures.


Quem tá no esgoto, tá revoltado.
Being trapped in unfavorable circumstances leads to frustration.


Quem tá revoltado, toma partido.
When people are angry, they choose sides.


Diz que o tempo não para e água mole em pedra dura
It is said that time does not stop and consistent effort can overcome any obstacle.


Tanto bate, vai furar.
Persistence will eventually lead to success.


E quando furar cair pro lado de cá, nós os do lado de lá e
When the breakthrough happens, it will benefit some and leave others behind.


Pra que lado que era mesmo pra brigar ?
Which side were we supposed to fight for again?


E aí fodeu.
And then everything went wrong.


E como bomba, explodirá.
And it will explode like a bomb.


Mas se perguntar, ninguém viu.
But if you ask, no one saw anything.


E antes que eu me entregue, meu Deus há de me ajudar.
Before I surrender, may God help me.


Jesus, Budah, Ghandi, até Alah, meu bom Alah.
Seeking assistance from different spiritual figures, including Jesus, Buddha, Gandhi, and Allah.


Cai na briga quem quer ver tudo mudar.
Those who truly want to see change must engage in the fight.


E, como diz o dito popular :
And, as the popular saying goes:




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