The song is built on a simple, high-energy refrain meant for mass singing at rallies:
: The "pula pula" (jumping) refers to the act of "jumping the fence"—a common Brazilian expression for political defection or changing sides. PULA PULA PRO LADO DE LULA MГєsica de Lula
"E o povo só quer ficar do lado de Lula. Começou o pula pula. Começou o pula pula." (And the people only want to stay on Lula's side. The jumping has started. The jumping has started.) The song is built on a simple, high-energy