Baila Comigo

Rita Lee's song 'Baila Comigo' is a vibrant and whimsical exploration of the desire to escape the complexities of modern life and return to a simpler, more natural existence. The lyrics express a longing to break free from societal constraints and embrace a life that is in harmony with nature. The repeated wish 'Se Deus quiser' (If God wills) introduces each verse, highlighting the hopeful yet uncertain longing for different forms of freedom and transformation.

The song's verses fantasize about becoming one with nature in various forms—becoming an indigenous person, a bird, a seed, and eventually dying naturally. These transformations suggest a deep yearning to shed the burdens of civilization and its discontents, symbolized by the desire to 'take a sunbath,' which represents a return to the basics of sunlight and openness. The imagery of being 'naked, painted green' and 'escaping slingshots' captures a playful yet poignant desire to revert to a state of innocence and freedom.

The chorus, 'Baila comigo' (Dance with me), invites the listener to join in this idyllic escape, dancing as one would in a tribe, hidden away from the world. This invitation to dance is both a literal and metaphorical call to celebrate life's simple joys, away from the prying eyes of modernity. The song, through its catchy melody and imaginative lyrics, serves as a reminder of the universal desire for freedom, simplicity, and joy.