Chorão, born Alexandre Magno Abrão, was the lead singer and main songwriter of Brazilian rock band Charlie Brown Jr., formed in Santos in 1992. Nicknamed the poeta vagabundo, he blended skate punk, rap and everyday street language in lyrics that spoke to Brazilian youth. After his death in 2013, his interviews, live speeches and lyrics kept circulating on social media as short audio clips. This wise words excerpt survives because fans treat his spoken reflections like verses, reposting them in tributes and motivational videos years later.