Até Que o Senhor Venha

Carol Braga's song 'Até Que o Senhor Venha' is a heartfelt plea for a deeper connection with the divine. The lyrics express a profound yearning for God's presence, using the metaphor of a wound to symbolize an insatiable hunger and thirst for spiritual fulfillment. This imagery of being 'wounded' by a desire for God highlights the intensity and urgency of the singer's spiritual quest. The repetition of the phrase 'Fere o meu coração' (Wound my heart) underscores the depth of this longing, suggesting that the singer is willing to endure any pain or sacrifice to feel closer to the divine.

The song also emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer and supplication. The lines 'Ensina-me a clamar e a suplicar / Até que o Senhor venha' (Teach me to cry out and plead / Until the Lord comes) reflect a commitment to continuous prayer, no matter how long it takes for the divine to respond. This persistence is further highlighted in the chorus, where the singer vows to keep crying out, not rest, and dedicate their life to worship until the Lord's presence is felt. This dedication illustrates a deep faith and unwavering hope in the power of prayer and divine intervention.

Additionally, the song calls for a revival of God's mighty works, reminiscent of past miracles and signs. The plea for God to 'rasgar o céu' (tear the sky) and 'descer e fizer / Teus grandes feitos de novo' (descend and do / Your great deeds again) is a call for a renewal of divine action in the world. This reflects a desire for a tangible manifestation of God's power, to inspire and awaken the current generation. The song's closing lines, 'Aviva-nos, aviva-nos, aviva-nos, Senhor' (Revive us, revive us, revive us, Lord), encapsulate this longing for spiritual renewal and a deeper, more vibrant connection with the divine.