Jesus - Chorou
Released in as part of the double album Nada como um Dia após o Outro Dia , this track is considered one of the most important compositions in Brazilian rap.
The verse describes Jesus’ emotional response to the death of his friend Lazarus and the grief of Lazarus' sisters, Mary and Martha.
It is widely praised for its cinematic storytelling and emotional vulnerability, a departure from the more aggressive tones of early gangsta rap.
The title is a direct reference to , which is the shortest verse in many versions of the Bible.
A gospel-style song with the same title was released in 1977.
In the song, Mano Brown uses this reference to humanize his own suffering and the suffering of the Black community, suggesting that if even Jesus wept, it is human to feel pain and despair. Other Notable References
