Cгўlice (cale-se). Chico Buarque & Milton Nascimento. Access

The power of the song lies in its phonetic wordplay. The title word ([ˈkalisi], meaning "chalice") is phonetically identical in Portuguese to "Cale-se" (meaning "shut up" or "be silent").

A religious plea echoing the Passion of Christ: "Pai, afasta de mim esse cálice" ("Father, take this cup from me"). CГЎlice (Cale-se). Chico Buarque & Milton Nascimento.

is one of the most significant protest anthems in Brazilian music history, originally composed by Chico Buarque and Gilberto Gil in 1973. This guide focuses on the definitive 1978 recording featuring Chico Buarque and Milton Nascimento , a collaboration born after Gil left the PolyGram label. Historical & Political Context The power of the song lies in its phonetic wordplay

The lyrics use biblical imagery to mask brutal critiques of the regime's violence. afasta de mim esse cálice" ("Father