The song is a humorous narrative (a "crônica") about a gluttonous character:
: He becomes so obsessed with food that he faints. While bystanders argue whether it's appendicitis or a kidney issue, he is actually just starving for the next meal. O ComilГЈo - Jorge Ben e Erasmo Carlos
: A man wins a television contest where the prize is a "pass to eat across Brazil for free". The song is a humorous narrative (a "crônica")
: The 1980 version is a quintessential example of Samba-Rock , blending Jorge Ben's rhythmic guitar "batida" with Erasmo’s rock-and-roll energy and brass arrangements. The Story Behind the Lyrics O ComilГЈo - Jorge Ben e Erasmo Carlos