Privatização

Pepê de Brasília's song 'Privatização' is a poignant critique of the privatization policies that have swept through Brazil. The lyrics express a deep sense of frustration and betrayal as the artist questions why the country is being sold off piece by piece. The repeated refrain, 'Porque será que a gente tem que ver nosso país se vender só porque eles erraram,' underscores the sentiment that the nation's resources and services are being privatized due to the mistakes and mismanagement of those in power.

The song highlights the impact of privatization on essential services and federal areas, suggesting that these actions are driven by multinational corporations' insatiable greed. The line 'Privatizaram os serviços essênciais, privatizaram as áreas federais' points to the loss of control over critical sectors that should ideally remain under national jurisdiction. This loss is further emphasized by the mention of 'soberania nacional,' which the artist claims exists only in the national anthem, implying that true national sovereignty is a mere illusion.

Pepê de Brasília also touches on the incompetence and ignorance of the leaders responsible for these decisions. The lyrics 'Colocaram no poder gente ignorante e sem saber, gente que não quiz ver o meu o seu páis crescer' criticize the appointment of unqualified individuals who are more interested in short-term gains than in the long-term growth and prosperity of the country. This critique is not just about economic policies but also about the broader implications for national identity and pride, as the artist laments the selling off of the nation's assets and the erosion of its sovereignty.