Pegapacapá Lyrics in English by Rodrigo Alarcon, Rashid

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Take it, take it, take it, take it
Take it, take it, take it, take it
Take it, take it, take it, take it
Take it, take it, take it
Everything so warm, three by four smile
Five in the morning, six is so late
The day even dawned, but outside it's all cloudy
It will cause trouble
I can handle everything on all fours
Apple juice comes softened
The day has barely dawned, but I'm already very tired
I remember the phrase that my mother always said
What is the heart worth?
For those who have an empty mind
And that's where the devil likes
And the newspaper announces that later it will rain
To make my day better
This city is made of sugar
There's not much to do
When it gets wet, God helps us
It's a catch to cover
Wet here and there
No one leaves the place anymore
It's a catch to cover
Wet here and there
No one leaves the place anymore
It's a catch to cover
Wet here and there
No one leaves the place anymore
It's a catch to cover
Wet here and there
Nobody
What's up? And there? Come on, come on, that was it
There are days when I'm a boat running after the bus
In Paulicéia there is a lot of tension, as much as in Elia at times
Rebeca Andrade jumping into a puddle on the floor
I went to practice my profession
I ended up in the Olympics, ok
I balance debts in a mix of artist
Athlete, activist, content creator
In the language of Luzia da Sampa, it suffocates me and there is no escape
'We're like the turtle and the straw
Serious situation, acute pain
Asking the good God to help us
Arriving there at work and the boss is pissed
If he knew the hardship of the one he has
Big hunger and a small mix, man
Go from Pari to Capão
From Jardim Japan to Lapa
It's a catch pa'capar
I remember the phrase that my mother always said
What is the heart worth?
For those who have an empty mind
And that's where the devil likes
And the newspaper announces
That later it will rain
To make my day better
São Paulo is made of sugar
It's really worse, huh?
There's not much to do
There's nowhere to run, my partner, my partner
When it's soft, God helps us
It's a catch to cover
Wet here and there
No one leaves the place anymore
It's a catch to cover
Wet here and there
No one leaves the place anymore
It's a catch to cover
Wet here and there
No one leaves the place anymore
It's a catch to cover
Wet here and there
Nobody
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PegapacapáA chaotic mess / A free-for-all

Pegapacapá is a colloquial Brazilian Portuguese expression that describes a chaotic, disorganized, or tumultuous situation, often implying a free-for-all or a scramble where everyone is fending for themselves.

In the song, it's used to paint a vivid picture of the daily struggles and disarray of life in São Paulo, especially when the city's

Get ready to dive into the world of Rodrigo Alarcon and Rashid with "Pegapacapá"! This song is a whirlwind of everyday struggles and the feeling of being stuck in a chaotic city like São Paulo. The title itself, "Pega pa' capar" [Get ready to castrate], is a Brazilian idiom that means something is really difficult or a big mess, and you'll hear it repeated throughout the song, setting the tone for the urban grind.

You'll feel the exhaustion right away with lines like "O dia mal amanheceu, mas eu já 'to muito cansado" [The day barely dawned, but I'm already very tired]. It's a relatable feeling for anyone dealing with the daily hustle. The song uses a great metaphor, saying "Essa cidade é feita de açúcar" [This city is made of sugar], which means when it rains, everything turns into a sticky, impossible mess, and "Ninguém sai mais do lugar" [No one moves anymore]. It's a clever way to describe how the city's problems can bring everything to a halt. Rashid's verse adds another layer, talking about balancing life as an artist, athlete, and activist, and the constant struggle to make ends meet. It's a powerful and honest look at the challenges of modern life, all wrapped up in a catchy beat!

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