Pra Viver Pra Sempre

The song 'Pra Viver Pra Sempre' by Comunidade Católica Colo de Deus delves deeply into the themes of faith, belief, and the eternal life promised through Jesus Christ. The lyrics begin by questioning how someone could not believe in the miracle of the altar, referring to the Eucharist in Christian tradition. This sacrament, where bread and wine are believed to become the body and blood of Christ, is a central tenet of Catholic faith. The song challenges the notion that these elements are mere symbols, emphasizing the profound spiritual reality that believers experience through faith.

The lyrics continue to explore the dichotomy between physical perception and spiritual belief. While the singer acknowledges seeing 'water and wheat' and tasting 'wine,' they affirm that faith reveals these elements as the body and blood of Christ. This reflects the Catholic doctrine of transubstantiation, where the substance of bread and wine is transformed into the actual body and blood of Christ, even though the appearances remain unchanged. The repetition of 'Teu corpo, Teu sangue' (Your body, Your blood) underscores the importance of this belief in the singer's spiritual life.

The song also expresses a deep yearning for spiritual nourishment and eternal life. The lines 'Tenho fome, tenho sede não nasci para morrer' (I am hungry, I am thirsty, I was not born to die) highlight a desire for something beyond the physical world. The plea for Jesus to 'Alimenta minha alma e me salva de uma vez' (Feed my soul and save me once and for all) signifies a longing for salvation and eternal life. The repeated refrain 'Me prepara pra viver pra sempre' (Prepare me to live forever) encapsulates the ultimate hope and faith in eternal life through Jesus Christ, making the song a powerful expression of devotion and spiritual aspiration.