Coração de Vitela

Silveira e Barrinha's song 'Coração de Vitela' tells a gripping story set in the rural landscape, where themes of betrayal, love, and revenge unfold dramatically. The narrative begins with a cowboy, or peão, who is invited to tame a wild bull at a farmer's house. His success in taming the bull catches the eye of the farmer's wife, who quickly falls for him, giving him her heart both metaphorically and literally.

The farmer, suspecting his wife's infidelity, pretends to leave on a trip but secretly stays behind to catch them in the act. His suspicions are confirmed when he witnesses the peão and his wife exchanging kisses and embraces. This discovery sets the stage for a dark and vengeful plan. The farmer invites the peão to a meal, promising to serve the heart of a calf, or vitela, but with a sinister twist.

During the meal, the farmer reveals that the heart the peão is eating is not from a calf but from his own wife, whom he has killed in a fit of rage and betrayal. This shocking revelation underscores the farmer's ruthless desire for revenge, turning the peão's romantic adventure into a tragic and horrifying tale. The song's vivid storytelling and emotional depth highlight the intense consequences of betrayal and the lengths to which one might go to avenge a broken heart.