Onde andará Deus

Felipe Assumpção Gertum's song "Onde andará Deus" delves into the profound and universal quest for a connection with the divine. The lyrics begin with the artist expressing a deep yearning to find God, questioning where He might be. This search is not just a casual inquiry but a pressing need, as indicated by the repeated phrase "Preciso encontrar" (I need to find). The artist's plea to time and the wind to help in this search suggests a sense of urgency and a reliance on the natural world to bridge the gap between the human and the divine.

As the song progresses, there is a pivotal moment of revelation. The artist realizes that God comes in ways that are unexpected and beyond human imagination. This epiphany is a turning point, shifting the focus from an external search to an internal realization. The lyrics "Deus sempre esteve bem perto de mim" (God has always been very close to me) highlight the idea that the divine presence is not distant but intimately close, residing within oneself and others.

The final verse serves as a prayer and a reminder. The artist asks never to forget the constant and real presence of God, even when He is not visible. This acknowledgment of God's omnipresence encourages a life lived in alignment with divine ideals. The song beautifully captures the tension between the human desire to see and touch the divine and the faith required to recognize God's presence in everyday life. It speaks to the universal human experience of seeking meaning and connection with something greater than oneself.