Pirangueiro
Wanderley Andrade Lyrics

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Eu fumo, mas eu não trago
E quando trago, não dou pra ninguém
Eu fumo, mas eu não trago
Eu bebo, mas eu não pago
Só me embriago as custas de alguém
(2x)

A galera diz que eu não pago uma menta

Só vou no vácuo, eu nunca pago uma gelada
Sou bom de papo, a turma comenta
E ainda pago o sapo quando ninguém quer pagar nada

Meu jeito é esse
Eu chego sentando à mesa
Pegando o copo, tomando a cerveja
Não pago a despesa, não tenho dinheiro

Meu jeito é esse
Eu chego sentando à mesa
Pegando o copo, tomando a cerveja
Não pago a despesa, não tenho dinheiro

Sou pirangueiro

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Pirangueiro by Wanderley Andrade depict the lifestyle of a person who indulges in smoking and drinking while expecting others to pay for their habits. The verses "Eu fumo, mas eu não trago/E quando trago, não dou pra ninguém" translate to "I smoke, but I don't bring it/And when I do, I don't share with anyone." This implies that the person is selfish and prefers to consume their vices without offering to share with others.

The chorus, "Eu bebo, mas eu não pago/Só me embriago as custas de alguém," further emphasizes the person's tendency to drink without offering to pay. The translated lyrics mean, "I drink, but I don't pay/ I get drunk at someone else's expense." The person doesn't seem to have the financial means to support their lifestyle and often relies on others to fund their habits.

In the second verse, the person's behavior is described by the phrase, "Sou pirangueiro." This term is slang for someone who is cheap, stingy, or miserly. The lyrics suggest that while the person may not have money, they are still able to socialize by being entertaining and engaging in conversation. However, they also "pay the sapo" (Brazilian slang for taking the blame) when others are unwilling to pay for their expenses.

Overall, the song portrays a person who lives a lifestyle that involves smoking and drinking, but without taking any responsibility for the financial obligations that come with it. The person relies on others to pay for their expenses and uses their charm and conversation skills to socialize.

Line by Line Meaning

Eu fumo, mas eu não trago
I smoke, but I don't bring any for anyone else

E quando trago, não dou pra ninguém
And when I do bring some, I don't share it with anyone

Eu fumo, mas eu não trago
I smoke, but I don't bring any for anyone else

Eu bebo, mas eu não pago
I drink, but I don't pay for it

Só me embriago as custas de alguém (2x)
I only get drunk at someone else's expense

A galera diz que eu não pago uma menta
Everyone says I never pay for anything

Só vou no vácuo, eu nunca pago uma gelada
I always go along with the group, but I never pay for any drinks

Sou bom de papo, a turma comenta
They say I'm good at talking and charming people

E ainda pago o sapo quando ninguém quer pagar nada
And I even take the blame when no one wants to pay for anything

Meu jeito é esse
That's just the way I am

Eu chego sentando à mesa
I come in and sit at the table