Amazônia (feat. Roberto Carlos)

The song 'Amazônia (feat. Roberto Carlos)' by Chitãozinho & Xororó, featuring Roberto Carlos, is a poignant and urgent plea for the preservation of the Amazon rainforest. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the environmental devastation caused by deforestation and human greed. The opening lines, 'Tanto amor perdido no mundo / Verdadeira selva de enganos,' set the tone by highlighting the loss and deception that pervade our world, particularly in the context of environmental destruction.

The song uses powerful imagery to describe the consequences of deforestation, referring to 'Sangue verde derramado' (green blood spilled) and 'Feridas na Selva' (wounds in the jungle). These metaphors emphasize the deep harm inflicted on the rainforest, which is often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth.' The lyrics also criticize the 'ambição desmedida' (unmeasured ambition) that drives this destruction, calling it 'absurdos contra os destinos / De tantas fontes de vida' (absurdities against the destinies of so many sources of life).

'Amazônia, insônia do mundo' (Amazon, the world's insomnia) is a recurring line that underscores the global significance of the Amazon rainforest. The song suggests that the destruction of the Amazon should keep the world awake at night, unable to rest until action is taken. The lyrics also pay tribute to the 'guerreiros de fato' (true warriors) who have fought and died to protect the rainforest. The song ends with a call to action, urging listeners to 'desperta pra selva viver' (wake up to live for the jungle), emphasizing the need for immediate and collective action to save this vital ecosystem.