O Quintal Lá de Casa

The song 'O Quintal Lá de Casa' by Canções de TFM paints a vivid picture of the life and environment of a jungle warrior. The lyrics are a mix of military commands and descriptions of the harsh realities faced by soldiers in the jungle. The opening lines, 'Sentido! Correndo! Selva! Curto! Palmas no pé esquerdo!' are reminiscent of military drills, setting a disciplined and rigorous tone for the song. This immediately immerses the listener into the world of a soldier, where precision and readiness are paramount.

The chorus, 'O quintal de lá de casa / Não se varre com vassoura / Varre com ponta de sabre / E bala de metralhadora,' uses the metaphor of a backyard to describe the battlefield. Instead of a broom, the yard is swept with the tip of a saber and machine gun bullets, highlighting the violence and danger inherent in this environment. The repetition of 'Selva, selva, selva, selva!' emphasizes the omnipresence of the jungle, a place teeming with life and threats, from mosquitoes ('carapanã') to biting insects ('borrachudos').

The song also pays homage to the 'guerreiro de selva,' or jungle warrior, who is depicted as a special combatant. The uniform is camouflaged, and the weapon of choice is the 'parafal,' a type of rifle. The closing exclamation, 'Oh! Ah! Brasil!' serves as a patriotic salute, tying the soldier's experience back to a sense of national pride and duty. Through its vivid imagery and military jargon, 'O Quintal Lá de Casa' offers a raw and unfiltered look at the life of jungle warriors, blending elements of danger, discipline, and patriotism.