Levanta E Anda Lyrics in English Emicida , Rael
Quebrada literally translates to "broken" or "ravine," but in Brazilian Portuguese slang, it refers to a slum or favela, a low-income informal settlement.
In the context of the song, Emicida uses it to represent the humble origins and challenging environment many people come from. The line "jamais volte pra sua quebrada de mão e mente vazias" (never return to your quebrada with empty hands and mind) is a powerful call to strive for success and bring something back to your community, making it a deeply meaningful and culturally specific word.
Levanta e Anda paints a vivid journey from a gritty childhood room to a limitless horizon of possibility. Emicida remembers growing up where the walls were covered in mold and hope was as scarce as food in the fridge. Yet, alongside Rael, he flips those dark memories into fuel, declaring that even in a “cemetery of dreams” we are still kings. With sharp word-play, he contrasts cold reality (empty pans, absent fathers, counting crumbs) with a blazing inner light that refuses to dim.
The chorus is a rallying cry: “Levanta e anda” — “Get up and walk”. No matter how heavy life feels, you are the sole representative of your dream on Earth, so you cannot afford to quit. The song blends street-level storytelling with spiritual uplift, urging listeners to tighten their fists, smile, and march forward. It is a musical pep-talk that turns struggle into stamina and reminds everyone that “Somos maior, nos basta só sonhar, seguir” — “We are greater; we only need to dream and keep going.”
