Entre Prédios

Chico Chico's song 'Entre Prédios' delves into the experience of navigating urban life and the sense of isolation that can accompany it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the protagonist walking alone, accompanied only by his 'cavalo de ferro' (iron horse), a metaphor likely referring to a bicycle or motorcycle. This imagery sets the stage for a journey through the concrete jungle, where the protagonist feels both physically and emotionally isolated, despite being surrounded by the bustling cityscape.

The phrase 'meu corpo fechado' (my closed body) suggests a sense of self-protection and emotional guardedness. The protagonist's 'bolso embaçado' (foggy pocket) and 'fala arrastada' (dragged speech) further emphasize a state of confusion and difficulty in expressing inner feelings. This struggle to articulate 'as coisas do peito' (the things of the heart) highlights the emotional turmoil and introspection that often accompany urban living.

The repetition of 'na cidade, não no interior' (in the city, not in the countryside) contrasts the external environment with the internal state of being. While the protagonist is physically in the city, there is a deeper, more introspective journey happening within. The lyrics suggest a heightened awareness of 'mudanças de clima e temperamento' (changes in climate and temperament), indicating a sensitivity to both external and internal shifts. This duality of being in the city but feeling an internal, almost rural, introspection underscores the complexity of urban existence and the search for personal meaning amidst the chaos.