Skank is a pop/rock/reggae band in Brazil. The band started 1991, in Belo H… Read Full Bio ↴Skank is a pop/rock/reggae band in Brazil. The band started 1991, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.

The debut album, Skank (1993), was successful around the underground circuit. The second album, "Calango", came out in 1994 . “É Proibido Fumar”, “Te Ver”, “Pacato Cidadão”, “Jackie Teckila” and “Esmola” were the biggest hits.

In 1996, “Garota Nacional”, the single of "O Samba Poconé" gave Skank international success. The band travelled around the world, performing in Latin America, United States and Europe. In 1998, FIFA included “É uma partida de futebol” in the official World Cup soundtrack album.

From 1998 to 2004, Skank recorded 5 more albums: Siderado (1998), Maquinarama (2000), MTV ao Vivo em Ouro Preto (2001), Cosmotron (2003) and Radiola (2004). As of 2004, they have sold yet approximately 5,000,000 copies.

The last album Carrossel (2006) has less sound effects than the other albums, improving the harmony between vocals and guitar. “Uma canção é pra isso” and “Mil acasos” quiclky became radio hits and video clips.

Band members: Samuel Rosa (vocal and guitar), Henrique Portugal (keyboard), Lelo Zanetti (bass), Haroldo Ferreti (drums).

Sutilmente
Skank Lyrics

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E quando eu estiver triste
Simplesmente me abrace
Quando eu estiver louco
Subitamente se afaste
Quando eu estiver fogo
Suavemente se encaixe

E quando eu estiver triste

Simplesmente me abrace
E quando eu estiver louco
Subitamente se afaste
E quando eu estiver bobo
Sutilmente disfarce yeah
Mas quando eu estiver morto
Suplico que não me mate, não
Dentro de ti, dentro de ti

Mesmo que o mundo acabe, enfim
Dentro de tudo que cabe em ti
Mesmo que o mundo acabe, enfim
Dentro de tudo que cabe em ti

E quando eu estiver triste
Simplesmente me abrace
E quando eu estiver louco
Subitamente se afaste
E quando eu estiver bobo
Sutilmente disfarce yeah
Mas quando eu estiver morto
Suplico que não me mate, não
Dentro de ti, dentro de ti

Mesmo que o mundo acabe, enfim
Dentro de tudo que cabe em ti
Mesmo que o mundo acabe, enfim
Dentro de tudo que cabe em ti yeah
Mesmo que o mundo acabe, enfim
Dentro de tudo que cabe em ti

Mesmo que o mundo acabe, enfim
Dentro de tudo que cabe em ti yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Skank's song Sutilmente express the need for emotional support and understanding from a loved one during moments of sadness, madness, and foolishness. The singer asks to be hugged when they feel sad, to be given space when they are acting irrationally, and to be comforted with a subtle disguise when they are acting foolishly. However, despite all these peaks and valleys, the singer begs not to be killed, but instead to be preserved within their loved one. Essentially, the song is a plea for a deep connection with another person that transcends the ups and downs of life and death.

The repetition of the plea for physical touch and emotional understanding throughout the song emphasizes the importance of human connection in times of vulnerability. The contrast between the requests for intimacy and the final plea not to be killed highlights the intensity of the emotions being expressed. The repetition of the phrase "dentro de ti" (inside of you) at the end of each stanza further reinforces the idea that the singer wants to be preserved within their loved one, even if the world around them is ending.

Line by Line Meaning

E quando eu estiver triste
When I am feeling sad

Simplesmente me abrace
Just embrace me

Quando eu estiver louco
When I am going crazy

Subitamente se afaste
Suddenly move away

Quando eu estiver fogo
When I am on fire

Suavemente se encaixe
Gently fit in with me

E quando eu estiver bobo
And when I am being foolish

Sutilmente disfarce yeah
Discreetly hide it yeah

Mas quando eu estiver morto
But when I am dead

Suplico que não me mate, não
I beg you not to kill me, no

Dentro de ti, dentro de ti
Inside of you, inside of you