Carnificina Lyrics in English Luísa Sonza

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Carnificina by Luísa Sonza from Portuguese to English.
Verse 1
Addictive naughty girl, fear that provokes
You hate me 'cause I set the bar up high
Cold and calculating, even drunk I'm a tightrope walker
Don't act crazy, 'cause I'll go even crazier
It ain't normal, but it soothes
You gotta bow down, as a courtesy
I got the number and I'm still an artist
Mom said, 'you're impossible, my girl'
To show affection I bite
To love you I roll my eyes
To stand it I act crazy
I live on punches
Your all is too little for me
You wanna jump on my neck
If you try to fight me
You die at the bottom of the pit
It ain't normal, but it soothes
You gotta bow down, as a courtesy
I got the number and I'm still an artist
Mom said, 'you're impossible, my girl'
To show affection I bite
To love you I roll my eyes
To stand it I act crazy
I live on punches
Your all is too little for me
You wanna jump on my neck
If you try to fight me
You die at the bottom of the pit
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SONG MEANING

Carnificina plunges us into Luísa Sonza’s fiery alter-ego, a woman who loves as intensely as she fights. She boasts about setting the bar “lá em cima,” flaunting her confidence, talent, and refusal to shrink for anyone. Every line drips with raw power: she bites to show affection, keeps perfect balance even when tipsy, and turns up the “louco” whenever someone challenges her. In her world, tenderness and toughness walk hand in hand, creating an irresistible mix of danger, passion, and playful provocation.

At its core, the song is a celebration of unapologetic self-ownership. Sonza warns that offering her “everything” still feels like “pouco,” because she craves life’s extremes and will never settle for less. The repeated mantra—equal parts threat and flirtation—frames love as a brutal, exhilarating arena where only the brave survive. It is a powerful ode to female intensity, sending listeners the message: embrace your wild side, set your own rules, and never apologize for being too much.

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