Genesis
Syro Lyrics


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Mentira de quem a respira
Escondas o teu rosto do azar
Guarda-se esse monstro do luar

Hoje inspira memória antiga
Vou te decomposto, te enganar
Escondas esse rosto ao luar




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Genesis" by Syro, a Brazilian alternative rock band, convey a sense of secrecy and deception. The first line, "Mentira de quem a respira," translates to "Lie from whoever breathes it," suggesting that lies are pervasive and the singer may have been deceived. The following two lines, "Escondas o teu rosto do azar/Guarda-se esse monstro do luar" instruct the listener to hide their face from bad luck and preserve the "monster of the moonlight." The idea of concealing one's true self or identity is recurrent throughout the song.


The second verse is equally cryptic, "Hoje inspira memória antiga/Vou te decomposto, te enganar/Escondas esse rosto ao luar." It translates to "Today inspires old memory/I will de-compose you, deceive you/Hide that face in the moonlight." The use of the term "decompose" is intriguing - it could mean literally breaking apart, or it could suggest breaking down one's defenses to uncover the truth. The final line reinforces the theme of hiding one's face, but now in the presence of moonlight, which traditionally represents exposing secrets.


Line by Line Meaning

Mentira de quem a respira
A falsehood uttered by those who breathe


Escondas o teu rosto do azar
Conceal your face from misfortune


Guarda-se esse monstro do luar
Keep that monster of the moonlight to yourself


Hoje inspira memória antiga
Today inspires old memories


Vou te decomposto, te enganar
I will decompose you, deceive you


Escondas esse rosto ao luar
Conceal that face in moonlight




Writer(s): Ariel, Christian Tavares, Diogo Costa, Syro, Tyoz

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