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 "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
The "deeper" reality of the song is that it wasn't an original creation of the 2010s. It has roots in: PULCINO PIO - Il Pulcino Pio (Official video)
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
It is based on a Brazilian children's poem from the early 20th century called "A Minha Velha" . The original 2012 video ends abruptly when the
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"
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 Lore: Life, Death, and Revenge The "deeper"
While the song starts as a cheerful educational tune about animal sounds similar to "Old MacDonald Had a Farm", the "official video" narrative includes a few dramatic "lore" points: