Querem Meu sangue/ The Harder They Come

The song "Querem Meu Sangue/ The Harder They Come" by Titãs is a powerful anthem of resistance and self-determination. The lyrics convey a strong message of defiance against those who seek to control or oppress the individual. The opening lines, "Dizem que guardam um bom lugar pra mim no céu / Logo que eu for pro beleléu," suggest a promise of a better place after death, but the singer is not willing to wait for that. Instead, they assert their autonomy and control over their own life, emphasizing that only they know how to guide it. This sentiment is reinforced with the lines, "Pois ninguém vai me ouvir se eu chorar / Mas enquanto o sol puder arder / Não vou querer meus olhos escurecer," which highlight the determination to keep fighting as long as there is life and light.

The song then transitions into English, where the theme of resistance continues. The lyrics, "Well the oppressors are trying to keep me down / Trying to make me feel like a clown," depict the struggle against those who belittle and undermine the individual. However, the singer remains resolute, invoking forgiveness for the oppressors while asserting their right to claim what is theirs: "Cause as sure as the sun will shine / I'm gonna get my share now what's mine." This line underscores a sense of inevitability and justice, suggesting that no matter how hard the oppressors try, they will ultimately fail.

The chorus, "And then the harder they come / The harder they fall one and all," serves as a rallying cry for resilience. It implies that the more forcefully the oppressors come at the individual, the more spectacularly they will fail. The song concludes with a powerful declaration of the singer's preference for freedom over subjugation: "But I'd rather be a free man in my grave / Than living as a puppet or a slave." This final sentiment encapsulates the core message of the song: a steadfast commitment to personal freedom and resistance against any form of oppression, no matter the cost.