Que Venha o Rei

The song 'Que Venha o Rei' by Dálete Ferro is a deeply spiritual piece that expresses a longing for divine intervention and the return of a messianic figure, referred to as the 'Rei da Glória' or 'King of Glory'. The lyrics convey a sense of anticipation for a transformative event that will change the world in the blink of an eye, a theme that is often associated with Christian eschatology and the belief in the second coming of Jesus Christ.

The opening lines speak of a sudden news of a people who have vanished, which can be interpreted as a reference to the Rapture, a concept in some Christian doctrines where believers are taken up to heaven. The song's narrator expresses a personal connection to the divine, despite not being able to see with their eyes, they feel with their heart. This indicates a deep faith and an emotional bond with the divine presence. The lyrics suggest that while waiting for the return of the 'King of Glory', the narrator is preparing themselves spiritually to be worthy of residing in heaven.

The repeated requests for touch, filling, renewal, transformation, and envelopment in the chorus are pleas for spiritual intimacy and growth. The singer is asking to be made whole, to be changed and wrapped in the divine presence. The closing lines, 'Volta Jesus me leva pra casa' (Jesus, come back and take me home), reinforce the theme of longing for spiritual homecoming and the desire to be with the divine figure in the afterlife. The song encapsulates the hope and yearning for a spiritual journey that culminates in a heavenly existence, away from the earthly realm that is felt as not being the true home.