“Ovelha Negra” is Rita Lee’s spirited anthem for anyone who has ever felt like the family misfit. In the lyrics, a laid-back young woman suddenly learns from her father that she is the ovelha negra, the black sheep. The shock flips her calm world of “shade and cool water” into a bold decision: if she is already labeled an outsider, she might as well embrace it, take responsibility for her own life, and disappear into freedom.
The chorus, with its catchy “Baby, baby,” becomes both a farewell and a self-pep talk. Rita reminds us that calling after a lost soul is useless when that person is busy finding themselves. The song celebrates self-discovery, urging listeners to clear their heads, set things straight, and hit the road without looking back. It is equal parts rebellion, empowerment, and playful groove—a Brazilian rock classic that turns family rejection into a passport to independence.