In Italy, the song is the ultimate example of a —a summer hit that is so catchy and repetitive it becomes "tormenting". Critics and fans alike often joke that the tractor at the end of the video represents the listener's desire to stop the song's endless cycle.
Due to the original's popularity, Radio Globo released a sequel titled "La Vendetta" (The Revenge) in September 2012. In this version, the chick returns from the hospital as a muscular, "Rambo-style" version of itself to take down the tractor.
The "deep story" of is often a tongue-in-cheek reference to its surprisingly dark ending and its long history as a piece of folklore before becoming a viral hit. The Lore: Life, Death, and Revenge
Versions of the song were recorded as far back as 1939 in Greece (titled "At the Fair (The Little Rooster)" ) and in 1958 Brazil (as "Minha Véia" ). Why it's a "Tormentone"
Further videos depicted the chick's struggle with fame, being chased by paparazzi and fans as it deals with the pressures of being a global celebrity. Historical Origins
The original 2012 video ends abruptly when the chick is run over by a large yellow tractor , accompanied by a loud "brum" sound. For many viewers, this sudden dark twist became the song's defining moment.
The "deeper" reality of the song is that it wasn't an original creation of the 2010s. It has roots in:
It is based on a Brazilian children's poem from the early 20th century called "A Minha Velha" .