Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: sertanejo
Song Meaning of “Assim Você Mata O Papai” by Sorriso Maroto
“Assim Você Mata o Papai” is a Brazilian pop song released by Sorriso Maroto in 2005. The song tells a story about a father-son relationship. The father used to be like a king in his son’s eyes, but now the son realizes that his father is not as perfect as he thought. The son comes to the realization that his father is flawed and he can now make his own decisions and stand up for himself.
The message of this song is that sometimes the people we look up to aren’t as perfect as we thought. We can often feel overwhelmed and powerless in trying to appease somebody we look up to, and we need to be ready to make our own decisions and stand up for ourselves. Even though it may be hard to let go of the dreams and expectations we have, it is sometimes necessary in order to be true to ourselves.
The tone of the chorus is uplifting and empowering, as if saying, “You can do it! You don’t need to look up to your father anymore, you are ready to stand up for yourself.” The bridge reflects the conflicting emotions of facing this realization–sadness mixed with determination and courage. In the end, the son is left to forge a new path for himself and he must do it without relying on his father’s guidance.