Absurdo

Vanessa da Mata's song 'Absurdo' is a poignant reflection on the environmental degradation caused by human actions. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a once-beautiful natural world that has been ravaged by human greed and carelessness. The opening lines, 'Havia tanto pra lhe contar / A natureza / Mudava a forma o estado e o lugar / Era absurdo,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the absurdity of the destruction of nature. The use of the word 'absurdo' underscores the irrationality and senselessness of the environmental damage being described.

The song continues to describe the beauty that once existed, with 'Tapetes fartos de folhas e flores / O chão do mundo se varre aqui,' evoking images of lush landscapes now lost. Vanessa da Mata criticizes the human tendency to view the natural world as dirty or inferior to the inorganic, as seen in the lines 'Essa ideia do natural ser sujo / Do inorgânico não se faz.' This reflects a broader societal issue where industrialization and urbanization are often prioritized over environmental preservation.

Vanessa da Mata also addresses the self-destructive nature of humanity, with lines like 'Destruição é reflexo do humano / Se a ambição desumana o Ser.' She points out the irony and conflict in human behavior, such as deforestation and then complaining about the weather, 'Desmatam tudo e reclamam do tempo / Que ironia conflitante ser.' The song ends on a somber note, lamenting the loss of natural beauty and the false sense of progress that has led to environmental degradation, 'Falsos bens, progresso? / Com a mãe, ingratidão / Deram o galinheiro / Pra raposa vigiar.' This metaphor of giving the henhouse to the fox to guard highlights the irresponsibility and shortsightedness of those in power.