A Sabedoria dos Bichos

Eliana's song "A Sabedoria dos Bichos" (The Wisdom of Animals) is a playful yet profound commentary on human behavior and our relationship with nature. The song tells the story of a wise owl who decides to open a school to educate the other animals. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a classroom filled with various animals, each displaying their unique characteristics and quirks. The jaguar growls and paints its nails, the monkey laughs at the cow, and the parrot tells jokes, causing the entire class to burst into laughter. Despite the chaos, the owl remains determined to teach her students.

The song uses humor and anthropomorphism to highlight the folly and vanity often found in human behavior. The donkey snores in the back row, the sloth doesn't even open its backpack, and the cow ends up in detention for playing the trumpet. The tiger tries to cheat, but the song makes it clear that cheaters never prosper. Interestingly, the only absentee from this whimsical classroom is the 'bicho homem'—the human being. This absence serves as a critical commentary on how humans often neglect their responsibilities, especially towards nature.

In the final verses, the song delivers its most poignant message. Despite their antics, the animals all score a perfect ten in their ecology exam, demonstrating their inherent wisdom in respecting nature. This stands in stark contrast to humans, who, despite their supposed intelligence, often fail to live in harmony with the environment. Through this charming narrative, Eliana emphasizes that animals, in their simplicity, possess a wisdom that humans could learn from, particularly in terms of ecological awareness and respect for nature.