“Não Deixa, Não!” tells the story of a boy bullied to death. Brazilian singer Cesar Soares releases the track with actor Silvero Pereira on Sept. 19.
Brazilian singer and songwriter Cesar Soares drops his new single “Não Deixa, Não!” (“Don’t Let Them”) on September 19, featuring actor Silvero Pereira. The track is part of his upcoming album Encanto and arrives as a personal gift to mark Cesar’s 35th birthday.
The celebration continues the next day: on September 20, Cesar performs at Estação das Artes in Fortaleza, in a show honoring his idol Ney Matogrosso.
More reality than fiction
The song follows a gender-nonconforming boy who faces relentless repression from family and society — and ultimately takes his own life. Cesar wrote it as a direct response to news stories about children who die by suicide after suffering bullying and homophobia.
“Every time I see news about children who take their own lives after suffering bullying and homophobia, I realize that unfortunately ‘Não Deixa, Não!’ is far more reality than fiction. I want people to rethink jokes, criticism, and censorship — especially in childhood — because those attitudes don’t just cause suffering. They can kill.” — Cesar Soares
The lyrics place the listener inside the voice of the oppressor: “Don’t let them see this boy and all that / The way he walks — he’s soft as milk, salt flower / Hide this child before trouble finds him / Or fix him with a broom handle / Don’t let him, don’t let him, don’t…” The uncomfortable perspective is intentional — forcing audiences to confront the casual cruelty behind everyday prejudice.
Caipira, samba chula and electronic sounds
Produced by Jr Tostoi, the track blends three distinct Brazilian musical traditions: música caipira (rural folk), samba chula (an Afro-Brazilian rhythm from Bahia), and contemporary electronic elements. The cheerful groove contrasted against the song’s tragic conclusion is a deliberate artistic choice — making the message land harder precisely because it catches listeners off guard.
How Silvero Pereira joined the track
The collaboration with Silvero Pereira — known for his acclaimed work in Brazilian theater and television — was born from a personal moment. After watching the actor’s monologue Pequeno Monstro (“Little Monster”), Cesar recognized a scene that resonated directly with the song’s core image.
“When I watched Silvero Pereira’s monologue Pequeno Monstro, one of the scenes reminded me so strongly of my song ‘Não Deixa, Não!’ that I knew I wanted him to sing it with me. Luckily, he said yes — and the result is incredible.” — Cesar Soares
About Cesar Soares
A semifinalist on The Voice Brasil (TV Globo) in 2022 and winner of the Best Singer award at Festival Mix Music (São Paulo) in 2018, Cesar Soares is a performer whose work consistently explores the intersections of love, desire, gender, and sexuality. His theatrical, gender-fluid stage presence has made him a distinctive voice in Brazil’s LGBT+ cultural scene.
In August 2025, he released the single Planeta Marte. In late 2024, he debuted the show “Coração Desvairado” at Teatro Rival Petrobras in Rio de Janeiro. Previous singles “Foi Embora,” “Outros Nós,” and “Te Quero” were all released with original visual projects between 2023 and 2024.
Listen to “Não Deixa, Não!”: tratore.ffm.to/naodeixanao
Event Info
- Single “Não Deixa, Não!” — Cesar Soares feat. Silvero Pereira
- Release date: September 19, 2025 — all digital platforms
- Show: September 20, 2025 — Estação das Artes, Fortaleza, Brazil
- Album: Encanto — produced by Jr Tostoi
- Instagram: @eucesarsoares
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eucesarsoares
