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Racionais MC’s Lyrics

Somos o que somos
We are who we are, without apologies or excuses.

Cores e valores
Colors and values, the essence of our identity.

Conspiração funk
Funk conspiracy, an underground movement with global reach.

International in
International influence, crossing boundaries and borders.

Jamaica queen
Inspired by the reggae culture of Jamaica, the queen of the Caribbean.

Fundão Sabino
Sabino is a neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil known for its poverty and social struggles.

Função pra mim
Function for me, a job or activity that fits my skills and interests.

Se Deus me fez assim
If God made me this way, I accept it and respect it.

Fechou, neguinho
Closed deal, my friend, let's move on to the next challenge.

Eu trouxe o do 'verdim'
I brought the green stuff, the cash, the money that talks.

Ovelhas negras desde sempre acompanham-me
Black sheep have always been my companions, outsiders who challenge the norms.

A fase negra vem, era nóis também sim
The dark phase is coming, and we're part of it too, whether we like it or not.

Na linha pontilhada vou indo lindo indo
I'm following the dotted line, taking things one step at a time.

Na terra cuja o herói matou um milhão de índios
In the land where the hero killed a million Indians, history is written by the conquerors.

Pelas marginais os pretos agem como reis (reis)
In the outskirts, the black folks act like kings, defying stereotypes and prejudice.

Gostar de nóis tanto faz, tanto fez (fez)
Whether you like us or not, it doesn't really matter, we'll keep doing our thing.

Vou me degradar pra agradar vocês? (nunca)
Will I degrade myself to please you? Never, I have self-respect and dignity.

Porque eu não falei eles pensam que eu não sei
Just because I didn't speak, they think I don't know, but I'm aware of their intentions.

São Paulo tem dinheiro pra caraio pra trincar, né
São Paulo has a lot of money to spend, showing off and indulging in luxuries.

Sem perder o foco, olha o fluxo
Without losing focus, keep an eye on the flow, the trends and the opportunities.

Vê, Cross Fox, Tucson, X5 é estouro
Look at the Cross Fox, Tucson, X5, they're amazing cars, symbols of status and power.

Preto, amarelo ouro é luxo
Black, yellow, gold is luxury, a color combination that represents elegance and sophistication.

Olha pra nóis e fala o que vê
Look at us and say what you see, we challenge your assumptions and stereotypes.

Não substime o que eu refleti pra você
Don't underestimate what I've reflected upon and shared with you, it comes from a place of wisdom and experience.

Tento explicar o que queres saber
I try to explain what you want to know, but it's not always easy or clear-cut.

Sem decifrar o porque
Without decoding the why, the hidden motives or meanings behind our actions and words.

Com sorriso de disfarce a espera da solidão são
With a disguised smile, waiting for solitude to come, my brothers are.

Meus irmãos se entregam a missão
My brothers surrender to the task, to the struggle, to the purpose of their lives.

Fase triste mostra indignação
The sad phase shows their outrage, their anger, their frustration with the system.

Acumulo de mágoas, jão, desilusão
Accumulation of hurts, disappointments, disillusionments, my friend.

Liberdade não se segue
Freedom is not given, it must be taken through struggle and sacrifice.

Se o ditado diz que tal, cada qual com o que merece
If the saying goes that everyone gets what they deserve, then so be it, but we challenge that notion.

Os boys em teste, então não se mexe
The boys are being tested, so don't mess with them, they have something to prove.

Cês ficam chiclete, cara no chão
You get stuck like gum, face down on the ground, when you mess with us.

Ninguém se mexe, eu quero, espécie, dinheiro
No one moves, but I want, species, money, that's what motivates me.

Nada pessoal o assunto é financeiro
It's nothing personal, it's just business, financial interests and calculations.

Difícil compreender sem a tua, sem as suas leis
It's hard to understand without your laws, without your rules and regulations, which are often unfair and biased.

Não são minhas leis, nem as inventei, e eu me adaptei
They're not my laws, and I didn't create them, but I had to adapt to survive and thrive.

Guerra fria, muçulmanos e USA
Cold war, Muslims and USA, historical and geopolitical tensions that still shape our world.

Preto e branco como jogo de xadrez
Black and white like a chess game, strategic and calculating, with winners and losers on both sides.

Uns corre no jogo na caça da prata e do ouro
Some run the game, chasing after silver and gold, wealth and material possessions.

Rolex amarelo no braço é um estouro
A yellow Rolex on the wrist is a blast, a symbol of success and status.

Uma Cayenne e os banco coberto de couro
A Cayenne with leather seats, a luxurious SUV that epitomizes prestige and power.

Os cara de olho azul não representam o meu tesouro
The blue-eyed guys don't represent my treasure, my values, my culture, or my identity.

Audi e Hornet
Audi and Hornet, cars that define our lifestyle and aspirations.

De R1 e golfão no boys dando o cheque
With R1 and Golf, the boys are making money and showing off their skills.