Bicho carpinteiro literally translates to "carpenter bug". It's a fantastic Portuguese idiom used to describe the feeling of being restless, fidgety, or having ants in your pants.
In the song, the artist sings, "Deixa-me inquieta / Com bicho carpinteiro" (She leaves me restless / With a carpenter bug). She uses this playful image to describe the anxious, restless energy this person inspires in her, as if a little bug is constantly working away inside her.
Ever been so captivated by someone you can't look away? In 'Olha P'ra Ela,' which means 'Look at Her,' IOLANDA sings about an intense fascination with a mysterious and independent woman. This woman is confident, hardworking, and 'so beautiful, in her own world' (tão linda, só na dela). Her presence is so powerful that it makes the singer feel restless and completely throws her off balance, all while being mesmerized by her 'earth-colored hair' (cabelo da cor da terra).
This song goes deeper than a simple crush; it's about a consuming passion. The singer admits to lacking the confidence to follow this incredible person, yet her desire is overwhelming. She uses a powerful metaphor, saying her hair is like 'the earth that I dug with my fingernails,' showing a deep, almost primal need to get closer. The track beautifully concludes that while people say 'love is war,' that's only because they've never experienced a love like this one.