Magazine usually means a publication full of articles and pictures, but in this song it's slang for a gun's magazine, the part that holds the bullets.
In "Essa magazine roubou" ("This magazine stole"), the word points to a weapon used in a robbery rather than anything you'd read, a stark reminder of the violent world the song describes.
Get ready for a dose of pure confidence and street wisdom with "Magazine" by the Brazilian rap group Tribo da Periferia. The song is a bold declaration of strength, ambition, and pride in their roots. The lyrics paint a picture of life as a high-stakes game where only the strong and committed can play. Phrases like "Se não for jogar, nem veste a peita" (If you're not going to play, don't even wear the shirt) and "'Tá com medo / Então, porque veio?" (Are you scared? / Then why did you come?) challenge anyone who isn't serious about the hustle.
The song is filled with powerful metaphors, comparing life to a show you need to be present for and a game where playing against the best is a constant risk. The artists embrace their identity as "maloqueiro nato" (a born street-smart person) and contrast their real, persistent existence with those who are just myths: "Tu é mito, eu existo" (You are a myth, I exist). Ultimately, "Magazine" is an anthem about carving out your own path, ignoring the haters, and claiming what's yours in a world that's tough but full of opportunity for those brave enough to seize it.