Do Espírito

Legião Urbana's song "Do Espírito" delves into the emotional turmoil and eventual liberation from a toxic relationship. The lyrics are a powerful declaration of independence and self-respect, as the narrator firmly tells the other person to leave their life. The repeated phrase "Sai de mim" ("Get out of me") underscores the urgency and finality of this decision. The narrator has reached a point where the other person's presence no longer holds any sway over them, signaling a significant emotional detachment and growth.

The song also touches on themes of rejection and misunderstanding. The narrator expresses a deep dislike for being rejected and acknowledges that there is no turning back from this decision. The lines "Sua curiosidade é má / E a ignorância é vizinha da maldade" ("Your curiosity is bad / And ignorance is the neighbor of evil") suggest that the other person's intentions were never pure, and their ignorance has caused harm. This realization has led the narrator to close themselves off from this toxic influence, only remaining open to those who have always been kind and genuine.

The repetition of the chorus, with its emphatic "Não, não, não venha pra cá" ("No, no, no, don't come here"), reinforces the narrator's resolve to keep this person out of their life. The final lines, "Não me procura não / Você não vai me achar / Você não consegue entender" ("Don't look for me / You won't find me / You can't understand"), highlight the narrator's determination to move on and the other person's inability to comprehend the depth of their decision. This song is a poignant anthem of self-empowerment and the importance of cutting ties with those who bring negativity into one's life.