Volta a Orar

Guilherme Marques' song 'Volta a Orar' is a heartfelt call to return to one's spiritual roots and rediscover the fervor of faith. The lyrics reflect a deep sense of longing and urgency, urging the listener to reconnect with their spiritual practices, such as prayer and preaching, which may have been neglected over time. The repetition of the phrase 'Volta a orar como você orava' (Return to praying as you used to pray) emphasizes the importance of rekindling one's spiritual fire, symbolized by the metaphor of cutting wood to make fire, which in turn is necessary to burn the meat. This imagery suggests that without the foundational practices, the essence of one's faith cannot be fully realized or sustained.

The song also addresses the challenges and criticisms that one might face when trying to live a life of faith. Lines like 'E de repente alguém se levanta pra caluniar' (And suddenly someone rises to slander) and 'Ou se de repente alguém te olhou e disse: Tu não vai chegar' (Or if suddenly someone looked at you and said: You won't make it) highlight the external pressures and doubts that can lead one astray. Despite these obstacles, the song reassures that God's promises remain steadfast and that it is time for divine intervention.

Furthermore, 'Volta a Orar' critiques the influence of societal systems that can dominate and dilute one's spiritual essence. The repeated questioning of 'Tu tinha essência, tinha talento, tinha unção, tinha visão, agora onde está?' (You had essence, had talent, had anointing, had vision, now where is it?) serves as a poignant reminder of the potential lost when one conforms to external pressures. The song encourages a return to authenticity and a rejection of superficial changes in behavior and appearance, advocating for a deeper, more meaningful connection with one's faith and purpose.