O Grilinho

Quim Barreiros, a well-known Portuguese artist famous for his humorous and often cheeky songs, brings us 'O Grilinho,' a playful and light-hearted tune. The song revolves around a small cricket ('grilinho') that lives in a hole in the wall of the singer's house. This cricket's chirping is adored by the singer's wife, but it becomes a source of annoyance for him, as it keeps him awake at night.

The lyrics are repetitive and catchy, with the phrase 'Peguei no teu grilinho' ('I caught your little cricket') being repeated numerous times. This repetition adds to the humor and simplicity of the song, making it easy to sing along. The story unfolds as the singer, in his frustration, decides to catch the cricket and throw it out of the window, even while in his underwear. This act of getting rid of the cricket leads to his wife scolding and hitting him, as she was fond of the cricket's song.

The song can be seen as a metaphor for the small annoyances in life that can become significant issues in relationships. The cricket represents something trivial that one person loves and the other finds irritating. Quim Barreiros uses this simple story to highlight how different perspectives on minor things can lead to humorous yet relatable conflicts. The playful nature of the song, combined with its catchy tune, makes it a delightful piece that showcases Barreiros' unique style of blending humor with everyday life situations.