Passinho is a diminutive of passo (step), meaning "little step" or "dance move." It's a term commonly used in Brazilian funk music to refer to specific, often viral, dance routines.
In this song, "Passinho do Japonês" refers to a particular dance move associated with the "Japanese guy," making it a central and unique element of the song's identity and appeal. It's a fun and culturally relevant word that entices listeners to learn the dance.
Get ready for a fun and silly song that's all about dancing! "Passinho do Japonês" translates to "The Little Japanese Step," and the song is an invitation to learn a new dance craze. The lyrics describe this dance as the "new hit" and an "earworm" (a song that gets stuck in your head, called a chiclete or "chewing gum" in Portuguese).
The song starts with a funny conversation between friends about learning to meditate, but quickly introduces the main event: the dance. With instructions like "treme treme" (shake shake) and "Remexe dance" (Wiggle, dance), the artists teach you the moves for their catchy new dance. It's a playful track designed to make you move and get the song stuck in your head.