Ela Tá Que Tá (feat. Flip e Cynthia Luz)
MC Davi
A Journey Through Identity and Rebellion in 'Ela Tá Que Tá'
MC Davi's song 'Ela Tá Que Tá,' featuring Flip and Cynthia Luz, delves into the life of a young woman navigating her identity and social circles. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of her lifestyle, characterized by smoking, partying, and a love for rap and funk music. The repeated lines about smoking 'pra transar, pra comer, pra chapar' (to have sex, to eat, to get high) highlight a hedonistic approach to life, where pleasure and escapism are central themes.
The song also explores the complexities of identity, particularly racial and social identity. The protagonist is described as a 'pretinha' (a term of endearment for a black girl) living in a bourgeois neighborhood but yearning for the street credibility and rawness of the 'vileira' (slum life). This duality is further emphasized when she gets upset if called 'morena' (a term for a brown-skinned girl) instead of 'pretona' (a term for a dark-skinned girl), indicating her strong sense of racial pride and identity.
Cultural references abound in the song, from mentions of specific neighborhoods like Vila Maria and Vila Madaloca to the juxtaposition of different social settings like the bourgeois neighborhood and the more rugged areas. The lyrics also touch on the influence of music genres like rap and funk, which serve as a backdrop for the protagonist's life and choices. The song captures the essence of a young woman who is both a product of her environment and a rebel against it, seeking to carve out her own identity amidst societal expectations and personal desires.