Politicar

Tom Zé's song 'Politicar' is a biting satire that critiques the mechanisms of power, hypocrisy, and moral corruption in society. The lyrics are a scathing commentary on the political and economic systems that govern our lives, using vivid and provocative imagery to convey its message. The repetition of 'filha da prática, filha da tática, filha da máquina' suggests a lineage of deceit and manipulation, portraying these systems as offspring of calculated strategies and mechanical operations devoid of humanity.

The song's chorus, 'Meta sua grandeza no Banco da esquina, vá tomar no Verbo, seu filho da letra,' is a direct attack on the grandiosity and self-importance of those in power. By telling them to 'take it to the corner bank' and 'take it in the Word,' Zé mocks their pretentiousness and hollow moral posturing. The use of religious imagery, such as 'vá tomar na virgem, seu filho da cruz,' further underscores the hypocrisy of those who hide behind moral and religious facades while engaging in unethical behavior.

In the final verses, Zé's language becomes even more visceral and explicit, urging the listener to 'pegue, junte tudo, passe vaselina, enfie, soque, meta no tanque de gasolina.' This crude metaphor serves to emphasize the destructive and invasive nature of these systems, suggesting that they are so deeply ingrained in society that they need to be forcefully removed. The reference to 'Arrastão de Rimsky Korsakov e do músico anônimo que toca na noite paulistana' adds a layer of cultural critique, juxtaposing high art with the everyday struggles of anonymous musicians, highlighting the disparity between the elite and the common people.