Bicho Solto

In 'Bicho Solto,' Seu Pereira e Coletivo 401 paint a vivid picture of contrasting desires and personalities within a relationship. The song juxtaposes two characters: one who is carefree and spontaneous, and another who is grounded and serious. The lyrics 'Eu te olhando assim, louco / Tu me olhando sã, séria' (I look at you, crazy / You look at me, sane, serious) set the stage for this dynamic. The narrator is depicted as someone who revels in the moment, symbolized by 'pulando o Carnaval' (jumping the Carnival), while the other person remains practical and down-to-earth, 'com os pés no chão' (with feet on the ground).

The song delves deeper into these contrasting desires, with the narrator seeking physical and immediate pleasures ('Eu querendo a matéria' - I wanting the material) and the other person longing for emotional connection and attention ('Você querendo um pouco / De atenção, sentimental' - You wanting a bit of sentimental attention). This dichotomy highlights the tension between living for the moment and seeking deeper, more meaningful connections. The Carnival, a time of celebration and letting go, serves as a metaphor for the narrator's approach to life, while the other person's grounded nature represents a more cautious and thoughtful perspective.

The chorus, 'Menina eu sou bicho solto / No meio da brincadeira' (Girl, I am a wild animal / In the middle of the play), reinforces the narrator's free-spirited nature. The song suggests that life is fleeting ('A vida é tão passageira' - Life is so fleeting), and while the narrator embraces this transience, the other person seems to miss out on the joy of the present moment. The repeated lines emphasize the ongoing struggle between these two ways of living and loving, making 'Bicho Solto' a poignant exploration of human relationships and the balance between freedom and responsibility.