Para o Mundo Que Eu Quero Descer

Silvio Brito's song "Para o Mundo Que Eu Quero Descer" is a poignant expression of frustration and disillusionment with the state of the world. The title itself, which translates to "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off," sets the tone for the song's overarching theme of wanting to escape from the overwhelming pressures and absurdities of modern life. Brito's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world filled with pollution, bureaucratic red tape, and social conflicts, making it clear that he feels trapped in a society that has lost its way.

The song opens with a striking image of trying to brush one's teeth with a mouth full of smoke, symbolizing the pervasive pollution and environmental degradation that have become inescapable parts of daily life. Brito then touches on the absurdity of modern bureaucracy, lamenting the endless need for documentation and the fact that even basic life events like birth, living, and death come with a price tag. This critique extends to the social realm, where he observes the monotony and dissatisfaction etched on people's faces, comparing them to disgruntled elevator operators.

Brito's frustration is further amplified by his references to global issues like the oil crisis and the pervasive sense of environmental and emotional contamination. He feels so overwhelmed by these issues that he can no longer even cry, as if the pollution has tainted his very ability to express sorrow. The repeated refrain, "Tem que pagar pra nascer, tem que pagar pra viver, tem que pagar pra morrer" ("You have to pay to be born, you have to pay to live, you have to pay to die"), underscores the inescapable commercialization of every aspect of life. The song concludes with a resigned yet defiant acknowledgment that everything is wrong, and a desire to find solace in a personal connection, away from the chaos of the world.