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The song consists of three sections. In each, the verses are largely the same, but the final proparoxytone words are shuffled.

This wordplay changes the meaning of the worker's actions—for example, he kisses his wife "as if it were the last time" in the first verse, but "as if it were logical" in the third. This repetition mirrors the mechanical, repetitive nature of labor. Construção

The strings mimic the worker's "flight" like a bird and his subsequent heavy fall "like a floppy package". The song consists of three sections

"Construção" remains a landmark for its fusion of experimental music, intricate poetry, and bold political dissent. It continues to be studied in Brazilian universities and remains relevant as a commentary on dehumanization and social inequality. This repetition mirrors the mechanical, repetitive nature of

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 use of clashing chords (such as E minor and F major played simultaneously) mimics the chaotic noise of city traffic.

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".