Lamento de Pobre

The song 'Lamento de Pobre' by Baitaca is a poignant portrayal of the hardships faced by those living in poverty. The lyrics vividly describe the daily struggles of a person who is out of work and unable to meet even the most basic needs. The narrator speaks of doing odd jobs ('changa') and the desperation that comes with being unemployed. The mention of a company's bankruptcy suggests a broader economic downturn that has left many without work.

The song's chorus, which repeats the line about being thinner than a 'chino piqueteiro' (a term that could refer to a thin, hardworking person), emphasizes the physical toll that poverty and lack of food can take on a person. The inability to afford groceries and the expired credit at the market paint a picture of financial distress. The rusted pot and the refusal of stores to sell on credit further illustrate the dire situation. The mention of the president implies a call for political change as a potential solution to the economic crisis.

The lyrics also touch on the emotional and physical suffering of the family. The children are described as hungry and afflicted with scabies, a condition associated with poor living conditions. The dilapidated house, with its walls falling apart and the sky as the only shelter, underscores the severity of their poverty. The song ends with a plea to God for relief and a grim depiction of the heat and the family's starving dog, which adds to the overall sense of despair. 'Lamento de Pobre' is a raw and honest account of the struggles faced by the poor, calling attention to the need for social and economic reform.