Fogo
Vander Lee Lyrics

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Eu posso querer a sorte,
Ver a cor, ter um norte,
Algum lugar pra alcançar…
Eu quero ver tudo azul,
No céu, correr pro Sul,
Pro seu, pro nosso cantar.

Quero um sorriso com dentes

Na cara da minha gente.
Quero ouvir nossa voz.
Eu tenho espada e escudo,
Canto e não vou ficar mudo,
Eu quero tudo pra nós.

Já construíram barreiras,
Bateram nossas carteiras,
Seqüestraram mil sonhos,
Já nos cercaram de muro,
Viramos filhos do escuro
Fazendo filhos tristonhos.
Eles brincaram de guerra,
Dividiram a terra,
Sabotaram meus planos de paz.
Antes que o fim nos alcance,
Por que não dar uma chance,
E aprender com os enganos, rapaz?

Por que negar o fogo desse seu olhar?

Overall Meaning

In Vander Lee's song "Fogo", the singer expresses a desire for direction and purpose in their life. They mention wanting luck, seeing color, and having a destination to reach. The image of everything being blue and running towards the South symbolizes a feeling of freedom and escape. The singer wants to see happiness and smiles with teeth on the faces of their people and to hear their voices. They declare that they will not stay silent and have a sword and shield, indicating a readiness to defend themselves and their community. The line "Eu quero tudo pra nós" (I want everything for us) reinforces the singer's desire for a better life and a brighter future.

The song also highlights the struggles and obstacles faced by the community at present. The singer acknowledges that barriers have been built, their wallets have been stolen, and many of their dreams have been kidnapped. They express feeling trapped and even becoming "sons of darkness", resulting in sad offspring. The community has been subjected to war games and divided lands, and the singer's peace plans have been sabotaged. However, despite all of this, the singer suggests that instead of succumbing to defeat, they should learn from their mistakes and refuse to let their spirits be broken.

Overall, "Fogo" conveys a message of hope and determination in the face of adversity. The singer recognizes the challenges faced by themselves and their community, but they refuse to give up the fight for a better life with a brighter future.

Line by Line Meaning

Eu posso querer a sorte, Ver a cor, ter um norte, Algum lugar pra alcançar…
I may desire luck, to see color, have direction, have somewhere to reach…

Eu quero ver tudo azul, No céu, correr pro Sul, Pro seu, pro nosso cantar.
I want to see everything blue, run to the South in the sky, for yours and for our singing.

Quero um sorriso com dentes Na cara da minha gente. Quero ouvir nossa voz.
I want a smile with teeth on the face of my people. I want to hear our voice.

Eu tenho espada e escudo, Canto e não vou ficar mudo, Eu quero tudo pra nós.
I have a sword and shield. I sing and won't stay quiet. I want everything for us.

Já construíram barreiras, Bateram nossas carteiras, Seqüestraram mil sonhos, Já nos cercaram de muro, Viramos filhos do escuro Fazendo filhos tristonhos.
They have already erected barriers, robbed us, kidnapped a thousand dreams. They have surrounded us with walls. We have become children of darkness and have made sad children.

Eles brincaram de guerra, Dividiram a terra, Sabotaram meus planos de paz.
They played at war, divided the land, and sabotaged my plans for peace.

Antes que o fim nos alcance, Por que não dar uma chance, E aprender com os enganos, rapaz?
Before the end catches up to us, why not give a chance and learn from our mistakes, boy?

Por que negar o fogo desse seu olhar?
Why deny the fire in your gaze?

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