The line "Quem anda dentro da seda respeita quem veste a chita" (Those in silk respect those in calico) suggests that the economic measures temporarily bridged the gap between the rich and the poor.
Sarney is famously referred to in the lyrics as the "Presidente do pé quente" (the lucky-footed president) who arrived at a "blessed hour" to save the economy. A COISA FICOU BONITA com TiГЈo Carreiro
The composition by and Lourival dos Santos uses simple, powerful metaphors to explain complex economic shifts. The line "Quem anda dentro da seda respeita