Lyrics & Translation
Explore the raw power and critical message of Nervosa's "Guerra Santa." This thrash metal anthem, sung in Portuguese, delves into the complex relationship between religion and intolerance, offering a potent commentary on societal issues. Learning about this song allows you to appreciate the band's fierce musicality and their commitment to addressing meaningful themes, providing a window into the Brazilian metal scene.
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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corruption /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/ B2 |
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intolerance /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.əns/ B2 |
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manipulation /məˌnɪp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ B2 |
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discrimination /dɪsˌkrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ B2 |
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power /ˈpaʊ.ər/ A2 |
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hate /heɪt/ A2 |
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moral /ˈmɔː.rəl/ B1 |
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compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ B2 |
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ignorance /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/ B2 |
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ideology /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ B2 |
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sacred /ˈseɪ.krɪd/ B2 |
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prepotency /ˌpriː.pəʊˈtɛn.si/ C1 |
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coherence /kəʊˈhɪə.rəns/ C1 |
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war /wɔːr/ A2 |
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God /ɡɒd/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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Corrompem o que é moral, distorcem ideologia
➔ Present tense for ongoing actions.
➔ The verb "corrompem" (corrupt) indicates an ongoing action.
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Te dizem o que fazer, não importa se é o certo
➔ Indirect speech to report what others say.
➔ The phrase "Te dizem" (They tell you) uses indirect speech.
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Não pregam compaixão, só ódio e corrupção
➔ Negation to express the absence of an action.
➔ The word "Não" (Not) negates the verb "pregam" (preach).
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Ignorância não é ser diferente
➔ Use of 'não' for negation in a statement.
➔ The phrase "não é" (is not) negates the subject.
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Intolerância em nome de um Deus
➔ Prepositional phrase to indicate purpose.
➔ The phrase "em nome de" (in the name of) indicates the reason for intolerance.
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Guerra Santa
➔ Noun phrase as a subject.
➔ The phrase "Guerra Santa" (Holy War) serves as the main subject of the song.
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