Intro
The Busters Lyrics

The opening lines of The Busters’s song Intro make it clear that waking up is not as simple as it should be. The reference to “rusgas” (busts) instead of an alarm clock sets a tone of unease and insecurity, which is only built upon by the sound of “fuscas” (old cars) rumbling in the streets. The sense of disorientation continues with the mention of a drummer who hasn’t been seen or heard from in years, implying that something is missing or off balance in the present moment.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a world of violence and danger, where people choose between being crucified or crucifying others, and where the line between good and evil is blurred. The reference to “eles” (they) who love God but are guided by the devil suggests a complex mix of faith and corruption that is hard to decode. The image of someone exposed in a chapel after dying adds a religious and funereal dimension to the song, while the final lines about family and social assistance underline the precariousness of life, as people wait for luck to come knocking or for justice to be served.

The overall feeling conveyed by The Busters’s Intro is one of tension and uncertainty, where the only certainty is the presence of danger and the possibility of violence. The lyrics inspire reflection on the human condition, on the choices we make, and on the consequences they entail.