Vá Se Benzer Lyrics in English Preta Gil , Gal Costa

Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Vá Se Benzer by Preta Gil from Portuguese to English.
Verse 1
I'm me
Who smokes, who drinks, who sleeps
Who talks, who screams, who bites
Who pays, who begs, who suffers
I'm me
Who's born owing, who runs
Who's ghetto, who's gay, who's poor
Man and woman
Go bless yourself
Don't play saint, I don't look like you
I don't believe what I see on TV
My blood is strong
Of noble origin
Black, white, indigenous, I'm me
I'm me, say who you are
I'm me, say who you are
I am, say who you are
I'm me, say who you are
I'm me
Who smokes, who drinks, who sleeps
Who talks, who screams, who bites
Who pays, who begs, who suffers
I'm me
Who's born owing, who runs
Who's ghetto, who's gay, who's poor
Man and woman
Go bless yourself
Don't play saint, I don't look like you
I don't believe what I see on TV
My blood is strong
Of noble origin
Black, white, indigenous, I'm me
I'm me, say who you are
I'm me, say who you are
I am, say who you are
I am, I'm me, say who you are
I am, say who you are
I am, say who you are
I am, say who you are
I am
Go bless yourself
Say who you are
Say who you are
Who are you?
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SONG MEANING

“Vá Se Benzer” is a bold self-affirmation anthem where Preta Gil and the legendary Gal Costa shake off every label that society tries to stick on them. The title literally means “Go get blessed”, a cheeky way of telling judgmental people to mind their own souls while the singer proudly lists her ordinary habits (smoking, drinking, sleeping) and her many identities: gueto, gay, pobre; negro, branco, índio; homem e mulher. By repeating “Sou eu” – “It’s me” – she reminds us that a single person can hold multitudes, and that none of those traits need purification or apology.

The chorus challenges stereotypes on TV, rejects moral policing, and ends with a direct question: “Diz aí, quem é você?” – “So tell me, who are you?” Listeners are invited to answer with the same fearless honesty. The song celebrates diversity, resilience, and pride in one’s roots, turning a catchy Brazilian pop groove into a powerful lesson in identity and acceptance. Grab your headphones, sing along, and practice claiming your own story as confidently as Preta and Gal do here!

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