Ratamahatta – English Lyrics

• By: Sepultura
• Album: Roots

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant, raw soundscape of Sepultura's "Ratamahatta," a powerful track that fuses heavy metal with authentic Brazilian cultural and musical elements. This song offers a unique opportunity to engage with the Portuguese language through its evocative lyrics, which weave together Brazilian slang and references to historical figures. Discover the richness of Brazilian culture and its social commentary, making "Ratamahatta" a compelling piece for both music lovers and language learners alike.

[English]

Biboca, garagem, favela

Biboca, garagem, favela

Fubanga, maloca, bocada

Fubanga, maloca, bocada

Maloca, bocada, fubanga

Maloca, bocada, fubanga

Favela, garagem, biboca

Favela, garagem, biboca, porra!

Um, dois, três, quatro

Zé do Caixão, Zumbi, Lampião

Zé do Caixão, Zumbi, Lampião

Zé do Caixão, Zumbi, Lampião

Zé do Caixão, Zumbi, Lampião

Hello, uptown

Hello, downtown

Hello, midtown

Hello, tinytown

Ratamahatta-mahatta-mahatta-hatta, ratamahatta-mahatta-mahatta-hatta

Ratamahatta-mahatta-mahatta-hatta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta (Hello!)

Ratamahatta-mahatta-mahatta-hatta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta (Hello!)

Ratamahatta-mahatta-mahatta-hatta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta (Hello!)

Ratamahatta-mahatta-mahatta-hatta (Hello!)

Ratamahatta-mahatta-mahatta-hatta (Hello!)

Vamô detonar essa porra! É, porra!

Rata-rata-rata-rata-mahatta

Rata-rata-rata-ratamahatta

Rata-rata-rata-rata-rata-mahatta-hatta

Rata-rata-ratamahatta-hatta

Hello, uptown

Hello, midtown

Hello, downtown

Hello, tinytown

Hello! (Ratamahatta-mahatta, ratamahatta-mahatta-hatta)

Hello! (Ratamahatta-mahatta, ratamahatta-mahatta-hatta)

Hello! (Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta)

Hello! (Ah, filha da puta!)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
favela /faˈvɛla/ A2	noun - slum or shantytown
garagem /ɡaˈʁeʒẽ/ A2	noun - garage, parking area
maloca /maˈloka/ B1	noun - traditional indigenous hut or house
bocada /bokaˈda/ B2	noun - a bite or mouthful
zumbi /ˈzumbi/ B2	noun - zombie or undead spirit
lampião /lɐ̃pɐ̃ˈãw̃/ B2	noun - bandit leader or cangaceiro in Brazilian history
ratamahatta /ˈrɑtəməˌhɑtə/ C2	interjection / proper noun - a rhythmic chant or nonsense syllable used in song
rata-rata /ˈrata-rata/ B2	noun / adverb - average, mean
detonar /detuˈnaʁ/ B2	verb - to detonate or explode
porra /ˈpɔʁɐ/ B2	noun - slang for vulgar term meaning 'damn' or 'fuck'
uptown /ˈʌp.taʊn/ B1	noun / adverb - area of a town away from the center or downtown
midtown /ˈmɪd.taʊn/ B1	noun - area in the middle part of a city
downtown /ˈdaʊn.taʊn/ A2	noun / adverb - the commercial center of a city