Doutrinados translates to "indoctrinated." It's a strong and thought-provoking word that suggests a systematic teaching or conditioning of beliefs, often with a negative connotation of limiting independent thought.
In the song, Vanessa da Mata uses it to critique modern society, singing "Foram doutrinados a achar sujo" (They were indoctrinated to find it dirty). This refers to how people have been taught to view natural expressions of love and intimacy as impure, highlighting a societal issue rather than just a personal feeling. It's a powerful word that makes you think about the influences shaping our generation.
Vanessa da Mata's "Nossa Geração" is a really thought-provoking song that imagines a world where everything is possible without fear. She sings, "No faz de conta meu amor / Faça de conta meu amor / Que tudo pode ser sem medo" [In make-believe, my love / Pretend, my love / That everything can be without fear]. It's a beautiful idea, especially when she contrasts it with the reality she sees around her.
The song laments how our generation has lost touch with genuine connection. Vanessa observes, "Nossa geração não se beija mais / Foram doutrinados a achar sujo" [Our generation doesn't kiss anymore / They were indoctrinated to think it dirty]. She feels like we've been taught to be afraid of intimacy and to judge what's different, saying "Nossa geração mata o diferente / Padronizam frutos, flores e gente" [Our generation kills what's different / They standardize fruits, flowers and people]. It's a powerful call to remember the beauty of individuality and the importance of not letting the "orchestra" of life be silenced, reminding us that "Existem violinos, tubas e percussões / Florestas, cores, gente, cheia de sensações" [There are violins, tubas and percussions / Forests, colors, people, full of sensations].
Vanessa da Mata is one of Brazil's most beloved singer-songwriters, known for her warm voice and her blend of MPB (Popular Brazilian Music) with pop, soul and reggae. Born in 1976 in the small town of Alto Garças, in the state of Mato Grosso, she taught herself music while growing up on a rich mix of Brazilian classics and international sounds. Over the 2000s she became a household name in Brazil, and she has since won a Latin Grammy Award and published her own novels.
"Boa Sorte / Good Luck" comes from her 2007 album "Sim" and is a duet with the American musician Ben Harper. She sang the melody to him over the phone, and he answered her Portuguese verses in English, giving the song its striking bilingual back and forth. The single reached number one in both Brazil and Portugal and opened the door to her international career.