"Construção" is one of Chico Buarque's masterpieces, released in 1971, and is widely recognized for its innovative structure and the depth of its lyrics. The song addresses the lives of workers in the context of urbanization and modernization in Brazil, particularly during a period of military dictatorship, reflecting on the alienation and dehumanization of labor. The song is notable for its repetitive and nearly hypnotic structure. Chico uses the repetition of the initial line and the construction of interspersed stanzas to create a rhythm that evokes the arduous routine of workers. Each stanza culminates with the phrase "ele partiu" ("he left"), which becomes a mantra, reinforcing the idea that the life of a worker is marked by the continuity of labor and the lack of individuality. Dehumanization of labor: Workers are depicted mechanically, as if they are merely parts of a machine. The song describes the death of a worker, but the focus is not solely on his individuality, but on how his life and death are absorbed into the daily grind of work. Alienation: There is a strong critique of how society treats workers, disregarding their personal lives and human dignity. The worker becomes an object, and their struggle is rendered invisible in the grand enterprise of civil construction. Relationship with society: The song also critiques societal indifference toward the lives of workers. While they sacrifice themselves, there is a disconnection between hard work and the acknowledgment of human value. Political Context During the 1970s, Brazil was under military dictatorship, and the song reflects a climate of repression, but also the resilience of the people. "Construção" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the struggle for freedom and social justice, reflecting the difficulties faced by the working class. Conclusion "Construção" is a work that transcends a mere account of a worker's life. Through its form and content, Chico Buarque provokes a profound reflection on working conditions and the dehumanization of individuals in the modern era. The song remains relevant, resonating in discussions about labor rights, dignity, and the valuing of human beings in any social context.
It tells the story of a worker's day at a construction site. First, he leaves home and says goodbye to his wife and children. He goes to work, where he works as a bricklayer, building walls. He rests. He eats rice and beans. He trips. He falls off the building onto the sidewalk. At work, he is a machine, he works like one. At lunchtime, in any corner of the building he is constructing, he eats beans and rice like a prince, feeling pleasure in the act, but the pleasure ends when he trips and falls - a work accident - (how many workers die every day in construction? Due to lack of safety and terrible working conditions?). Chico Buarque portrays how people are no longer sensitive to human tragedy. He dies, disrupts the public, traffic, and no one cares, they just watch. Nowadays, people take photos and post them on social media to get likes. It is seen by society as a nuisance because it hinders the flow of cars and people walking on the sidewalk, and not as a tragic act that reflects the value of life. This was and still is the life of a construction worker. Every day he goes to work and does not know if he will return home alive.
Man get a translation of the lyrics and research just a little bit of the socio-political context. You will enjoy this national masterpiece 500x times more.
Great choice. Unfortunately, people ask for a reaction to Chico Buarque's songs and forget to send the link to the video with subtitles in English. It's a shame because the best thing about Chico Buarque is his lyrics and poetry. He is not a virtuoso musician or singer. Under construction, the lyrics are reconstructed with each loop, becoming more dramatic, showing the main character degenerating, where he has several deaths during his life, until he actually dies, body and soul. To do this, Chico reconstructs the lyrics of the song by relocating words. The second part of this song is actually another song attached, which explains the first "Construction", The second song is called "Deus te paga", it emphasizes social inequality, hierarchical in classes, where the accident and death of the character in "Construction " is nothing short of an inconvenience for many citizens present at the scene. Below is the subtitled video: ua-cam.com/video/OgTkOpfR88Q/v-deo.html
As a Brazilian, loved the react. Cheers From Brazil.
I've seen many reactions to this song and this was by far the most fun I saw. Loved how you FELT the song
"Construção" is one of Chico Buarque's masterpieces, released in 1971, and is widely recognized for its innovative structure and the depth of its lyrics. The song addresses the lives of workers in the context of urbanization and modernization in Brazil, particularly during a period of military dictatorship, reflecting on the alienation and dehumanization of labor.
The song is notable for its repetitive and nearly hypnotic structure. Chico uses the repetition of the initial line and the construction of interspersed stanzas to create a rhythm that evokes the arduous routine of workers. Each stanza culminates with the phrase "ele partiu" ("he left"), which becomes a mantra, reinforcing the idea that the life of a worker is marked by the continuity of labor and the lack of individuality.
Dehumanization of labor: Workers are depicted mechanically, as if they are merely parts of a machine. The song describes the death of a worker, but the focus is not solely on his individuality, but on how his life and death are absorbed into the daily grind of work.
Alienation: There is a strong critique of how society treats workers, disregarding their personal lives and human dignity. The worker becomes an object, and their struggle is rendered invisible in the grand enterprise of civil construction.
Relationship with society: The song also critiques societal indifference toward the lives of workers. While they sacrifice themselves, there is a disconnection between hard work and the acknowledgment of human value.
Political Context
During the 1970s, Brazil was under military dictatorship, and the song reflects a climate of repression, but also the resilience of the people. "Construção" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the struggle for freedom and social justice, reflecting the difficulties faced by the working class.
Conclusion
"Construção" is a work that transcends a mere account of a worker's life. Through its form and content, Chico Buarque provokes a profound reflection on working conditions and the dehumanization of individuals in the modern era. The song remains relevant, resonating in discussions about labor rights, dignity, and the valuing of human beings in any social context.
Faltou você acompanhar a tradução. Esse som é penetrante, mas a letra é uma surra de realidade.
Without the lyrics of this masterpiece????
I don't understand?
@@WatcherOntheWall921 there are videos with translation
Thanks for the shoutout!
Any time!
Check up the lyrics also. A prime art!!
Nice choice, a true man of culture, subscribing here!
Thank you so much. Any recommendations by this artist?
It tells the story of a worker's day at a construction site. First, he leaves home and says goodbye to his wife and children. He goes to work, where he works as a bricklayer, building walls. He rests. He eats rice and beans. He trips. He falls off the building onto the sidewalk. At work, he is a machine, he works like one. At lunchtime, in any corner of the building he is constructing, he eats beans and rice like a prince, feeling pleasure in the act, but the pleasure ends when he trips and falls - a work accident - (how many workers die every day in construction? Due to lack of safety and terrible working conditions?). Chico Buarque portrays how people are no longer sensitive to human tragedy. He dies, disrupts the public, traffic, and no one cares, they just watch. Nowadays, people take photos and post them on social media to get likes. It is seen by society as a nuisance because it hinders the flow of cars and people walking on the sidewalk, and not as a tragic act that reflects the value of life.
This was and still is the life of a construction worker. Every day he goes to work and does not know if he will return home alive.
look for the videos with englush subtitles, you will love the lyrics
Man get a translation of the lyrics and research just a little bit of the socio-political context. You will enjoy this national masterpiece 500x times more.
ua-cam.com/video/vmGrRmXivmM/v-deo.html - translated lyrics
Great choice. Unfortunately, people ask for a reaction to Chico Buarque's songs and forget to send the link to the video with subtitles in English. It's a shame because the best thing about Chico Buarque is his lyrics and poetry. He is not a virtuoso musician or singer. Under construction, the lyrics are reconstructed with each loop, becoming more dramatic, showing the main character degenerating, where he has several deaths during his life, until he actually dies, body and soul. To do this, Chico reconstructs the lyrics of the song by relocating words. The second part of this song is actually another song attached, which explains the first "Construction", The second song is called "Deus te paga", it emphasizes social inequality, hierarchical in classes, where the accident and death of the character in "Construction " is nothing short of an inconvenience for many citizens present at the scene. Below is the subtitled video: ua-cam.com/video/OgTkOpfR88Q/v-deo.html
Only if you understood the lyrics, you would lose your mind
that's not how you farm brazilians
@@kms199x2 ?
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