Alienação

If you wanna offend
Just call him a brown guy, you can bet
It's disrespect to the race, it's alienation
Here at Ilê Aiyê, we prefer to be called a big black guy

If you wanna offend
Just call her a brown girl, you can bet
You might think it impresses
Here at Ilê Aiyê, we prefer to be called a big black girl

Awareness is the main reason
I want so much more
Besides sports and carnival, that's natural
Enough of electing those who have
If power is so good
I want power too

If you wanna offend
Just call him a brown guy, you can bet
It's disrespect to the race, it's alienation
Here at Ilê Aiyê, we prefer to be called a big black guy

If you wanna offend
Just call her a brown girl, you can bet
You might think it impresses
Here at Ilê Aiyê, we prefer to be called a big black girl

The system tries to deconstruct
To distance you from your roots
So you can't interact, can't build
It's way past time to wake up
Embracing your blackness is vital to thrive

Being black isn't just about skin tone
It's resistance to overcome oppression, no pressure
Always fighting for equality and humility
I'm gonna rise from Ilê Aiyê
And enchant the whole city

If you wanna offend
Just call him a brown guy, you can bet
It's disrespect to the race, it's alienation
Here at Ilê Aiyê, we prefer to be called a big black guy

If you wanna offend
Just call her a brown girl, you can bet
You might think it impresses
Here at Ilê Aiyê, we prefer to be called a big black girl