The “Rita” of “Chico Buarque” and the “Rita” of Tierry: a possible comparison

Abstract

This article aims to compare the lyrics of the song "Rita" by Chico Buarque and "Rita" by Tierry using the French line semiotic analysis. The study seeks to identify the differences and similarities in the construction of meanings in each letter. Chico Buarque's music addresses themes such as love, loss, betrayal and revenge, creating a complex narrative, while Tierry's music speaks of a loss of love and the longing that this causes. The female characters are represented in a different way, with Rita by Chico Buarque being more ambiguous and provoking conflicting feelings in the narrator, while Rita by Tierry is portrayed in an idealized way. The two songs also differ in musical style, with Chico Buarque using sophisticated compositions and Tierry adopting a simpler and more direct language. In addition, the songs reflect different historical and cultural moments, with Chico Buarque's being released during the military dictatorship in Brazil and Tierry's being part of the sertanejo romantic genre popularized in recent years. The semiotic analysis of the French line will allow identifying the structural differences between the letters, revealing the different approaches of the artists in relation to the absence of the character "Rita". The research will contribute to a deeper understanding of contemporary music production and the meaning processes involved, expanding the field of semiotics and promoting reflections on language and culture.