Arranged by Rogério Duprat , the music progressively builds tension using orchestral elements.
The strings mimic the worker's "flight" like a bird and his subsequent heavy fall "like a floppy package". Construção
The narrative culminates in the worker falling to his death. His passing is treated not as a tragedy, but as a public nuisance that "messes up traffic" or "disrupts the Saturday". Arranged by Rogério Duprat , the music progressively
By focusing on the "invisible" worker, Buarque bypassed government censors to highlight the human cost of Brazil's "economic miracle," which prioritized infrastructure over individual dignity. His passing is treated not as a tragedy,
Released during the "years of lead" of Brazil’s military dictatorship (1964–1985), "Construção" is a masterpiece of social critique. It chronicles the final day of a construction worker, whose mundane routine leads to a tragic and dehumanized death.
The song consists of three sections. In each, the verses are largely the same, but the final proparoxytone words are shuffled.
“I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work over the years. You guys have always been great to work with. I was just looking in PA this morning and realizing how much it has done for us and wanted to let you know that we appreciate it.”
Matt H., Integra, Inc., USA