“Venenosa” paints a playful yet cautionary portrait of that one person who seems lovely from afar but is actually dripping with spite. With images of a dazzling rose that pricks, a siren-like voice that lures, and venom deadlier than a rattlesnake, Rita Lee warns us about envy disguised as beauty. The lyrics describe a character who feeds on others’ joy, spreading gossip and negativity wherever she goes, shocking anyone who gets too close.
Behind the catchy groove, the message is clear: keep your distance from toxic people who thrive on bringing others down. Just like avoiding a poisonous plant, the safest move is to recognize the danger, say “xá pra lá” (let it go), and walk away before the bitterness bites.