Maloca É Maré
Sabotage Lyrics

You, sing yeah
Addressing the listener to sing along

Repressão, favela
Talking about repression in the favela

A classe moral, 2 e 2, é nós no artigo
Mentioning the social classes and how they are portrayed in articles and media

O enxame é a zica
Referring to the swarm of issues in the community

Aí, o Instituto tá na ativa
The Instituto is active and present in the community

Requinte, tem mais de vinte, é na humilde
Despite having more than 20 years of experience, still maintains humility and simplicity in his work

Parece simples, aqui é f***, acredite
Acknowledging that the situation might seem simple to outsiders, but it's actually very difficult in the community

É só elite, agora escreve
Claiming that only the elites have the power to control and write the narrative

Eu sei que o sangue ferve
Recognizing the anger and frustration in the community

No rap, vários sangues ferve
In rap music, the frustration and anger of the community are expressed

No 1-5-7, beija o ladrão, lei do cão
Referencing the gang culture and loyalty to the gang even if it means breaking the law

No Brooklin ligeiro, na pulicinta procuram
Talking about how the police profile and harass people in specific neighborhoods

Oh man, não acho bom, vários morreram
Expressing concern and regret about the many deaths that have occurred

Veneno, dinheiro, é bom ficar ligeiro, imortal
Commenting on the corrupting influence of drugs and money making people feel invincible

Morrente a frente eu tô legal, imoral
Suggesting that it's easier to remain apathetic to the problems of the community, but doing so is immoral

Perante a Deus eu nunca tive tão normal
Stating that they feel quite normal when standing before God, despite societal expectations

Nada nos impede enquanto eu tô com o microfone
Asserting that nothing can stop them while they have the microphone

Eu sei, é no meu nome, sujeito homem não esconde
Acknowledging that their reputation and credibility is built on their name and integrity

Há quem viu Super-Homem
Suggesting that some people believe in superheroes and that they have unrealistic expectations of people as a result

Pra se sustentar já mete um .12
Implying that some people have no other choice but to turn to crime to make a living

Ei, minha lei é sabotá
Declaring that their rule is to sabotage oppressive systems and structures

Mayday, mayday, ei, ei, os doizim deitou de pé
Using distress call terminology to express the seriousness of the situation; implying that powerful people have been brought down

Assim que é favela, ha
Acknowledging that this is the reality of the favela

Maloca é maré, maloca é maré
Repeating the phrase 'Maloca é maré' to emphasize its importance

Linha de carretel
Referring to the weaving of different elements in the community to create something beautiful

Samba com rap, nêgo, 'cê tá ligado
Celebrating the fusion of samba and rap

Como o Hood e Sabotage sempre andaram lado a lado
Referencing their friendship and past collaborations

A fusão perfeita, mais um gol de letra
Describing the perfect fusion of samba and rap like scoring a goal with an impressive header

É muita treta feito suíngue da Leda
The situation is complicated and intricate like the dance moves of Leda

O malandro chega, só no sapatinho
The smart and cunning person arrives unnoticed

Buia 'tá na área pra inteirar o partido
Buia is present to contribute to the group

Os bamba reunido, linha de produção
The talented and experienced people come together to create something beautiful

Padrão de qualidade, tipo rap do bom
Ensuring high quality similar to good rap music

Se liga no som, na base, no Instituto
Asking the listener to pay attention to the music and the message

Quem é guerreiro atenção no assunto
Encouraging warriors to pay attention to the issue at hand

Anda na moral, não entra em esquema
Advice to stay on the right path and not get caught up in shady businesses

Passa a caminhada só se tu tiver problema
If you have an issue, then you can join the walk

Vai na fé, parceiro, vai buscar a paz
Encouraging the listener to have faith and seek peace

Trabalha dia a dia, é isso mesmo, rapaz
Advocating for hard work and persistence day by day

Malandro é malandro e mané é mané
Terms to distinguish between smart and foolish people

Pois é, é assim que é, maloca é maré
Affirming that this is how things are in the community and repeating the phrase 'Maloca é maré'

Que muito tempo nêgo preto, banguelo, visado
Talking about the difficulties black people face in the community

Foi num momento de descuido, passou pro outro lado
In a moment of negligence, things changed for the worse

Um bom lugar ao lado de São Jorge reservado
Expressing hope for a better place in the afterlife next to the patron saint of the African diaspora

O rap é compromisso na pegada de macaco
Affirming that rap music is a commitment to their community and their struggle

Sabotage para a eternidade sonhar
Honoring the late rapper, Sabotage, and acknowledging his influence will live on forever

Com Jah tá em paz, rapaz, calma
With God they are at peace and it's a reminder to stay calm

Sei que a perda é difícil aceitar
Recognizing that it can be difficult to accept a loss

(A luz da alma não apaga)
Repeating the phrase to emphasize its significance and possibly suggests that the person they lost still lives on in spirit

O amor é a maré não abaixar
Love is what keeps them going and they should never let it dwindle

É maloca, morrendo e calejar
Acknowledging the struggle and hardship of living in the community

Veja, o mal, irmão, não justifica
Pointing out that just because someone has been wronged, it doesn't justify bad behavior or decisions

(A luz da alma não apaga)
Repeating the phrase again to emphasize its significance

Tudo que você precisar
Assuring the listener that they have everything they need

Tenha fé porque Deus vai te livrar
Encouraging the listener to have faith because God will provide them with salvation

Na missão por ação ressuscitar
The mission is to revive and take action to improve the community

Seu espaço ninguém vai topar
Assuring the listener that their space will not be infringed upon

(Sabotage)
Ending the song with the name of the late rapper, Sabotage