Casa Assombrada

The song 'Casa Assombrada' by Dino Franco e Mouraí tells a gripping story of a former cattle driver who encounters a terrifying experience that changes his life forever. The narrative begins with the protagonist reminiscing about his days as a boiadeiro (cattle driver), a time he fondly remembers but acknowledges will never return. He recounts a specific journey to Goiás, where he and his companions delivered cattle. Despite the successful delivery, he is plagued by homesickness and a restless night, foreshadowing the unsettling events to come.

As he travels alone through the countryside, he faces a relentless rainstorm and the eerie isolation of the landscape. Seeking refuge, he stumbles upon an abandoned house, which he decides to use as a shelter. The atmosphere inside the house is ominous, with the storm's thunder and the house's creaking adding to his growing sense of unease. His anxiety peaks when he hears ghostly moans coming from the basement, leading him to believe the house is haunted. The tension escalates as he witnesses a spectral figure of a hanged man, pushing him to the brink of terror.

In a desperate act of self-defense, he fires his gun at the apparition, which seems to silence the haunting noises. As dawn breaks, he leaves the haunted house behind, profoundly affected by the night's events. This experience marks a turning point in his life, leading him to abandon his career as a cattle driver and change his life's direction. The song captures themes of fear, transformation, and the impact of supernatural encounters on one's psyche, all set against the backdrop of rural Brazilian folklore and the solitary life of a boiadeiro.