Bebeto Loteria

The song 'Bebeto Loteria' by Fundo de Quintal tells a vivid story of a man named Bebeto who experiences a sudden windfall, only to face a dramatic downfall. The narrative begins with Bebeto climbing the hill, shouting that he has won the lottery, symbolized by the number thirteen. This sudden wealth allows him to indulge in luxuries, such as buying rounds of beer and acting as if he were a 'coronel,' a term that implies a person of significant influence and power in Brazilian culture.

Bebeto's newfound wealth leads him to gamble recklessly, losing money without a care. He even buys an expensive perfume for his partner, which becomes a symbol of his temporary prosperity. The entire community on the hill becomes enveloped in the scent, indicating how Bebeto's fortune affects everyone around him. The repetition of the line 'Até quem não é de cheirar cheirou' (Even those who don't usually smell, smelled) emphasizes the widespread impact of his actions.

However, Bebeto's luck takes a dark turn. In the dead of night, the hill is surrounded by police, and Bebeto is taken away. The song leaves the community, and the listener, questioning the legitimacy of Bebeto's lottery win. The repeated line 'Até hoje o morro quer saber, qual foi a loteria que o Bebeto acertou' (To this day, the hill wants to know, which lottery did Bebeto win) suggests a sense of mystery and suspicion surrounding his sudden wealth. The song serves as a cautionary tale about the fleeting nature of fortune and the potential consequences of sudden, unexplained wealth.