Pára Zé

Today I am a blessing
I am an exemplary husband
I am a worker in the church
And nothing can stop me
But things used to be bad
When I was part of the worldly life
I would leave work and go straight to the party
Drinking so much
I couldn't even walk
I would sleep on the sidewalk
And live only in the bar
When I was fired
That's when things got worse
I would drink, fight, and cry
I had no more money
Not even to eat
Still, I managed somehow
And went out to drink
One day I got sick
And started to remember
About my devout sister-in-law
Who persistently preached
Every day telling me

Stop Zé, stop drinking.
Because this booze
Could even kill you
Come Zé, you have salvation.
Give your heart to Jesus
Now

Today I have joy
Inside my heart
I was freed from alcohol
But it wasn't easy
Those who suffer from this addiction
Know how it is
You have to be determined
And fight using faith
The truth is that we
Can do anything, we just have to want
So get out of this life
Because if not, this drink
Could even kill you.