Plug

Nauts' song 'Plug' delves into the world of escapism through substance use, capturing the essence of a lifestyle centered around the pursuit of pleasure and temporary relief from reality. The lyrics revolve around the protagonist's repeated attempts to contact their 'plug'—a slang term for a drug dealer—to acquire marijuana and other substances. This constant search for the 'verdinha' (green) and 'marrom' (brown) highlights a desire to escape the mundane and elevate their state of mind.

The song paints a vivid picture of a carefree, hedonistic lifestyle where the protagonist and their friends indulge in various substances, including lean, hashish, and weed. The repeated refrain, 'Plug, atende a ligação' (Plug, answer the call), underscores a sense of urgency and dependency on the plug to maintain their high. The lyrics also touch on the social aspect of this lifestyle, with references to sessions where friends gather to enjoy these substances together, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared experience.

Beyond the surface-level depiction of substance use, 'Plug' also hints at a deeper longing for freedom and a break from societal constraints. Lines like 'viver como se não houvesse amanhã' (living as if there were no tomorrow) and 'alcançar o céu sem tirar os pés do chão' (reaching the sky without taking your feet off the ground) suggest a desire to transcend everyday struggles and find solace in an altered state of consciousness. The song captures the duality of this lifestyle—the highs of temporary euphoria and the lows of dependency and escapism.