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You don't represent me.

An explosion of rhythm that transforms political indignation into a hymn of popular awareness. Packed with the catchy energy of Axé music, the track lists, without mincing words, the intolerable behaviors of those who aim for public office. Pointing a finger at prejudice, grandstanding demagoguery, and digital manipulation, the song creates a powerful chorus that serves as a citizen's shield: "You don't represent me!".

Behind the Scenes: "Você Não Me Representa" was born from a necessary reflection on the direction of democracy and the limits of what we should accept from public representatives. While plurality of thought is healthy and essential, growing polarization has left ideologies adrift, opening space for an electoral free-for-all. The motivation for this track was to establish a clear, ethical boundary: defining the characteristics that a politician simply cannot have to hold office on behalf of the people. The spark came from the urgency to denounce figures who use hate speech, internet video clips, lies, and prejudice to inflate their social media presence. Using Axé music is an intentional choice to show that demanding dignity in politics can also be done with strength, rhythm, and a loud, proud voice.

If you treat women
(Se você trata a mulher,)

Like any random thing.
(Como uma coisa qualquer.)

Use force and aggression
(Usa a força e a agressão,)

To impose your condition.
(Pra impor sua condição.)

Know that this right there is a crime...
(Saiba que isso aí é crime...)

You are out of my team!
(Você está fora do meu time!)

You don't represent me!
(Você não me representa!)

You talk too much, you just make things up,
(Fala muito, só inventa,)

You say it out loud on the loudspeaker car:
(Diz bem alto no carro de som:)

“I save the world, I have the gift.”
(“Salvo o mundo, tenho o dom.”)

He’s a family man, a serious person,
(É de família, pessoa séria,)

Always playing to the crowd.
(Joga sempre pra platéia.)

Just so you understand me...
(Só pra que você me entenda...)

You don't represent me!
(Você não me representa!)

If racism to you
(Se o racismo pra você,)

Is something trivial.
(É uma coisa banal.)

And being Black is less
(E ser negro é menor)

Than society in general.
(Que a sociedade em geral.)

Make no mistake about it,
(Vê se não faça confusão,)

Here we are all brothers!
(Aqui somos todos irmãos!)

You don't represent me!
(Você não me representa!) 

If you make a video
(Se você faz um vídeo)

Just to show your short clips,
(Pra mostrar só os seus cortes,)

Like a biblical messenger,
(Como mensageiro bíblico,)

Know that God is stronger.
(Saiba que Deus é mais forte.)

Open up your heart,
(Abra o seu coração,)

And keep listening to the prayer!
(E vai escutando a oração!)

You don't represent me!
(Você não me representa!)

If on your social networks,
(Se você nas suas redes,)

You invent and spread fake news,
(Inventa e espalha fakenews,)

You build walls and barriers,
(Cria muros e paredes,)

Just to increase your views.
(Pra aumentar suas views.)

Lies have short legs!
(Mentira tem perna curta!)

The truth has no dispute!
(Verdade não tem disputa!)

You don't represent me!
(Você não me representa!) 
If you want to be a politician,
(Se você quer ser político,)

To work in public life,
(Trabalhar na vida pública,)

Listen closely to what I tell you,
(Ouça bem o que te digo,)

So you don't suffer a sudden death.
(Pra não ter morte súbita.)

If it's not for the people...
(Se não for pela população...)

Find yourself another profession!
(Arrume outra profissão!)