Tribunal De Causas Realmente Pequenas

Pato Fu's song 'Tribunal De Causas Realmente Pequenas' delves into the ironies and contradictions of human existence. The lyrics present a series of negations and disillusionments, challenging common beliefs and expectations. The song opens with a stark reality check: the things we think we control or desire are often beyond our grasp. This is evident in lines like 'Você pensa que faz o que quer / Não faz' (You think you do what you want / You don't) and 'E que quer fazer o que faz / Não quer' (And that you want to do what you do / You don't). These lines suggest a disconnect between intention and action, highlighting the futility of human endeavors and the unpredictability of life.

The song continues to dismantle comforting notions, such as divine intervention and the idea that bad things happen for a good reason. 'Tá pensando que Deus vai ajudar / Não vai' (You think God will help / He won't) and 'E que há males que vêm para o bem / Não vêm' (And that there are evils that come for good / They don't) reflect a cynical view of fate and divine justice. This skepticism extends to personal relationships and the hope for redemption or escape, as seen in 'Você acha que ela há de voltar / Não há' (You think she will come back / She won't) and 'E que ao menos alguém vai escapar / Ninguém' (And that at least someone will escape / No one).

The introspective nature of the song is further emphasized in the lines 'Paro pra pensar / Mas não penso mais / De um minuto / Sem pensar em alguém / Que não pára pra pensar em ninguém' (I stop to think / But I don't think anymore / For a minute / Without thinking of someone / Who doesn't stop to think of anyone). This suggests a cycle of obsessive thoughts and the paradox of caring for those who are indifferent. The final verses, 'Você acha que eu tenho demais / Roubei / Você acha que eu não sou capaz / Matei' (You think I have too much / I stole / You think I'm not capable / I killed), introduce a darker, more personal confession, hinting at guilt and the lengths one might go to in response to societal judgments.

Overall, 'Tribunal De Causas Realmente Pequenas' is a poignant reflection on the contradictions and ironies of life, challenging listeners to question their beliefs and the nature of their actions.