Montagem Shortinho
Valesca Popozuda Lyrics
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Bota esse shortinho aqui
Eu boto esse shortinho aqui
Eu boto esse shortinho aqui
Eu boto esse shortinho aqui
O papai já liberou
O papai já liberou
A mamãe tá nem aí
Quando tinha 14
Mamãe não deixou eu ir
Quando fiz 17
O papai quis me proibir
Agora estou feliz
Me liberaram pra curtir
Quero ver quem tem coragem
De querer me proibir
Eu boto...
In Valesca Popozuda's song Montagem Shortinho, the repetition and emphasis of the phrase "bota esse shortinho aqui" (put on these shorts here) serves as a defiant declaration of freedom and empowerment. The singer highlights the previous restrictions placed upon her by her parents - at 14, her mother prevented her from going out in shorts, and at 17, her father attempted to prohibit her from doing the same. However, now that she has been granted permission, she takes full advantage of it and challenges anyone who would try to restrain her.
The lyrics suggest that wearing shorts is symbolic of independence and self-expression, and that the act of putting them on is an assertion of control over one's own body and choices. The repetition of the phrase "eu boto esse shortinho aqui" reinforces this message, as it is a personal affirmation of agency and autonomy. Furthermore, the contrast between the disapproval of her parents and her own confidence and pride highlights a generational gap and a rejection of traditional gender norms and restrictions.
Line by Line Meaning
Bota, bota, bota...
Put it on, put it on, put it on...
Bota esse shortinho aqui
Put on this little short here
Eu boto esse shortinho aqui
I put on this little short here
O papai já liberou
Daddy's already approved
A mamãe tá nem aí
Mommy doesn't care
O papai já liberou
Daddy's already approved
A mamãe tá nem aí
Mommy doesn't care
Quando tinha 14
When I was 14
Mamãe não deixou eu ir
Mom didn't let me go
Quando fiz 17
When I turned 17
O papai quis me proibir
Dad wanted to forbid me
Agora estou feliz
Now I'm happy
Me liberaram pra curtir
They let me enjoy
Quero ver quem tem coragem
I want to see who has the guts
De querer me proibir
To want to forbid me
Eu boto...
I put on...
Contributed by Aiden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.