Reza do Vento

The song 'Reza do Vento' by Ale de Maria is a profound invocation of spiritual elements, interwoven with the natural force of the wind. The lyrics invite the listener to open themselves to the wind, which symbolizes change, cleansing, and the breath of life. The wind is personified as a carrier of truth and a manifestation of the divine, referenced through the names Oxalá and Yemanjá, deities from the Afro-Brazilian religious tradition of Candomblé. Oxalá represents the creator of all things in the Yoruba religion, while Yemanjá is the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility. The song suggests that the wind carries their blessings and love.

The wind's journey through various directions and landscapes, including the north, south, east, west, white mountains, and even through the hair of Jesus, signifies the universality of its presence and the interconnectedness of all things. The 'rezo' or prayer of the wind touches all elements of nature - the sea, the earth, the sun, and the moon. This reinforces the idea of unity and the belief that everything in the universe is connected. The mention of 'pai velho' and 'Ogum's sword' brings in elements of wisdom and protection, as Pai Velho is a wise elder spirit in Afro-Brazilian religions, and Ogum is the deity of war and metalwork.

The song culminates in the recognition that the wind, with its omnipresence and spiritual significance, serves as a reminder that humanity is one. The 'ôm' of the sovereign that sways the blue sky is likely a reference to the sacred sound 'Om,' which in various Eastern religions is considered the sound of the universe itself. 'Reza do Vento' is a call to unity, spiritual awakening, and the acknowledgment of the divine in the natural world.