Beleza Artificial

Valete's song "Beleza Artificial" is a scathing critique of superficiality and the obsession with physical appearance over intellectual and moral substance. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of women who prioritize their looks, often through artificial means, to gain attention and social status. Valete uses harsh language and vivid imagery to describe these women as being more concerned with their bodies than their minds, suggesting that their intellectual capabilities are neglected in favor of maintaining an attractive exterior. This is evident in lines like "Investem no corpo pra se sobrepor ao intelecto" (They invest in their bodies to overshadow their intellect) and "O cérebro é frustrado, anda sempre desempregado" (The brain is frustrated, always unemployed).

The song also delves into the societal and cultural factors that contribute to this phenomenon. Valete criticizes the media and popular culture for promoting a shallow, appearance-focused ideal, referring to these women as "Filhas da cultura pimba, Tv, lixo é o programa" (Daughters of the trash culture, TV, garbage is the program). He suggests that these women are products of a society that values physical beauty over intellectual and moral virtues. The repeated refrain "Aqui ou acolá, cena tá toda má" (Here or there, the scene is all bad) underscores the pervasive nature of this issue.

Valete's lyrics also touch on the consequences of this superficiality, both for the women themselves and for society at large. He describes how these women are often objectified and used by men, reducing their worth to their physical appearance. The line "São jogos de treino, nunca chegarão a oficiais" (They are training games, they will never become official) implies that these women are seen as temporary and disposable. Additionally, Valete highlights the emptiness and lack of fulfillment that comes from living a life focused solely on appearance, as seen in the line "Os pensamentos medíocres que só querem que tu lucres" (Mediocre thoughts that only want you to profit).

"Beleza Artificial" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of valuing superficial beauty over deeper qualities. Valete's raw and unfiltered lyrics challenge listeners to reflect on the societal pressures that prioritize appearance and to consider the importance of intellectual and moral substance in defining one's worth.