Favelas, senzalas Favelas, senzalas Favelas, senzalas I was born here I saw death's face I hugged many demons I looked into the eyes Of many angels I breathed hot air Like the fire of hell Died every night I would rise in the mornings Like an unholy spell Survive the hate Walking in the mud Beneath the remains Pain and suffering With blood in the hands That was the feeling Favelas, senzalas Favelas, senzalas Favelas, senzalas