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The lyrics include the phrase "ver o sol nascer quadrado" ("to see the sun rise squared"), a Portuguese idiom for going to prison, referring to the view through barred windows. The 1974 Album

Released during a period of political uncertainty in Brazil, it became an anthem of hope and collective catharsis for the Brazilian people. 24 CANTA, CANTA, MINHA GENTE

To celebrate the song's legacy, a new version titled "Canta Canta, Minha Gente (Minha Gente, Canta Canta)" was released in May 2024, featuring a collaboration between Martinho da Vila and the rapper L7NNON . The lyrics include the phrase "ver o sol