Mochila Amiga

The song 'Mochila Amiga' by Canções de TFM paints a vivid picture of the life of a student, encapsulating the physical and emotional burdens they carry. The lyrics describe a scene where the narrator, not yet a student, observes another student struggling with a heavy backpack. This imagery of the 'capacete sobre a nuca' (helmet on the nape) and the 'mochila na garupa' (backpack on the back) symbolizes the weight of academic responsibilities and the challenges faced by students in their daily lives.

The chorus, 'Ô margarida, Mochila amiga, Que me abriga do frio e do sereno,' personifies the backpack as a friend and protector. This metaphor highlights the dual nature of the backpack: it is both a burden and a source of comfort. The backpack shelters the student from the harsh realities of life, such as the cold and the rain, symbolizing the support system that education and personal belongings provide.

However, the song also acknowledges the harshness of this journey. The line 'Mas a marcha é um veneno, Que castiga de verdade, A carcaça sem ter piedade' speaks to the relentless and punishing nature of the academic march. The 'marcha' (march) is described as a 'veneno' (poison) that mercilessly punishes the student's body, reflecting the physical and mental toll that education can take. This duality of the backpack as both a friend and a burden encapsulates the complex experience of student life, where support and struggle coexist.