Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: forro
Song Meaning of “Deixa a tanga voar (feat. Jorge de Altinho)” by Luiz Gonzaga
“Deixa a tanga voar (feat. Jorge de Altinho)” by Luiz Gonzaga is a traditional Brazilian folk song about letting go of material things that don’t bring true happiness. The song tells the story of a woman who is advised to forget about buying things that will only bring short-term satisfaction. Instead of filling her home with material possessions that are merely passing spoils, she is encouraged to aim for contentment and satisfaction with the life and loved ones she has. The lyrics suggest that when she is able to let go of her attachment to material goods and instead focus on the real joys of life, “her soul will be free and happy.”
When she “lets the tanga fly,” she symbolically releases all the physical items that don’t bring lasting joy and looks instead to the unmeasurable things that bring true contentment. It’s a celebration of releasing oneself to the joys of life, and realizing that true happiness doesn’t come from trends or objects, but from people and experiences.