24 | Canta, Canta, Minha Gente

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

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 . 24 CANTA, CANTA, MINHA GENTE

The lyrics urge people to "sing loud and sing high" because life will get better ( "Canta forte, canta alto / Que a vida vai melhorar" ). It emphasizes finding happiness despite hardships. The lyrics include the phrase "ver o sol