Ti Ti Ti

Rita Lee's song 'Ti Ti Ti' is a sharp critique of gossip and superficial chatter, often referred to as 'tititi' in Brazilian Portuguese. The lyrics express a desire to escape from the constant noise and trivial conversations that surround the artist. The opening lines, 'Se pintar um negócio na esquina / Corre e vê se eu estou lá na China,' suggest a sense of exasperation with the relentless pursuit of trivial matters. Rita Lee wants to be left alone, far from the incessant 'tititi,' indicating a longing for peace and solitude away from the chaos of everyday gossip.

The song uses vivid metaphors to highlight the absurdity of these trivial conversations. Phrases like 'Pouco milho pra muito bico / Muita caca pra pouco penico' paint a picture of a world where there is too much talk and not enough substance. Rita Lee's clever wordplay and humor shine through as she dismisses the 'blá blá blá' and encourages others to 'vai à luta,' or go fight their own battles, instead of engaging in meaningless chatter. This reflects a broader commentary on the superficiality and emptiness of celebrity culture and fan adoration, which she finds tiresome and unproductive.

The repetition of 'Volta e meia, meia volta, volver' and 'Saio de fino pra ninguém perceber' underscores her strategy of quietly slipping away from these situations. The comparison of gossip to a 'galinhagem' (a term for silly or trivial behavior) and 'mais chata que gilete' (more annoying than a razor) further emphasizes her disdain for such interactions. By the end of the song, the repeated 'Tititi, tititi, tititi / Papo de tiete!' drives home the point that fan talk and gossip are not only boring but also pointless. Rita Lee's 'Ti Ti Ti' is a witty and pointed critique of the superficiality that often permeates social interactions and celebrity culture.