Titãs turn the classic Brazilian tune É Preciso Saber Viver into a vibrant reminder that life is more than wishful thinking. The song opens with a warning: anyone who treats life as a fantasy might end up “crazy or lonely.” Instead of drifting in illusion, the lyrics call for a mix of caution and daring. With the chant-like refrain “É preciso saber viver” (You must know how to live), the band urges us to treat living as a skill we can learn.
Using vivid images—stones on the road, roses with thorns—the track teaches that obstacles are removable and risks are real. We can clear the rocks, but we might still scratch ourselves on the flowers we pick. The final message is empowering: because good and evil both exist, we get to choose how we act. Altogether, the song is a lively pep-talk on resilience, mindful decision-making, and crafting your own path through life.