Nós o Vimos

The song "Nós o Vimos" by Comunidade Católica Shalom is a powerful expression of Christian faith, specifically focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The lyrics are a proclamation of the joy and hope that come from this central event in Christian theology. The song begins by calling all people of the Earth to listen and to let their hearts rejoice and their tongues exult, suggesting a universal message of gladness and peace. The reference to the heart and tongue may symbolize the internal and external expressions of joy, respectively.

The second stanza addresses those who walk in darkness, offering them the light of Christ's resurrection. The invitation to touch the 'glorious wounds' and receive life is a call to experience the transformative power of Jesus' sacrifice and victory over death. The rhetorical question posed to death about its victory is a reference to 1 Corinthians 15:55, where the apostle Paul mocks death, proclaiming its defeat through Christ's resurrection. This passage emphasizes the Christian belief in eternal life and the ultimate triumph over death.

The chorus is a declaration of witness to the resurrection, affirming the belief that Jesus is both Christ and Lord. The use of majestic and glorious descriptors, along with titles like 'Príncipe da Paz' (Prince of Peace), underscores the reverence and awe for Jesus. The repetition of the phrase 'Jesus ressuscitou' (Jesus resurrected) and the assertion 'nós o vimos' (we have seen him) serve to reinforce the community's testimony and the reality of the resurrection in the lives of believers.