Cгўlice (cale-se). Chico Buarque & Milton Nascimento. 〈PREMIUM Handbook〉

The lyrics use biblical imagery to mask brutal critiques of the regime's violence.

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"). CГЎlice (Cale-se). Chico Buarque & Milton Nascimento.

In a famous 1973 event, the Phono 73 festival, Chico and Gil attempted to perform it. The military cut their microphones mid-performance when they tried to sing the lyrics, forcing them to hum the melody as a form of silent protest. The Central Double Meaning The lyrics use biblical imagery to mask brutal

The song was written at the height of Brazil's military dictatorship (1964–1985), specifically during the repressive years of General Emílio Médici. Due to its overt social criticism, it was immediately censored and remained banned for five years until its official release in 1978. In a famous 1973 event, the Phono 73

A religious plea echoing the Passion of Christ: "Pai, afasta de mim esse cálice" ("Father, take this cup from me").