Aviva-nos / A Terra Clama
Renata Marin
A Cry for Revival: The Spiritual Yearning in 'Aviva-nos / A Terra Clama'
Renata Marin's song 'Aviva-nos / A Terra Clama' is a powerful plea for spiritual revival and divine intervention. The lyrics are imbued with a deep sense of urgency and longing for a transformative experience that only the Holy Spirit can bring. The repeated invocation to 'Enche esse ambiente' (Fill this place) and 'Te damos liberdade' (We give you freedom) reflects a desire for the presence of God to permeate every aspect of the listener's environment, creating a sacred space where divine miracles can occur.
The song draws heavily on biblical references, particularly the Book of Joel, which speaks of a time when God will pour out His Spirit on all people. This reference underscores the song's theme of revival, as it calls for God to 'Vem cumprir o descrito em Joel' (Come fulfill what is written in Joel). The repetition of 'Aviva-nos' (Revive us) serves as a fervent prayer for spiritual awakening, urging God to do what no human has done and what history has never seen.
'A Terra Clama' (The Earth Cries) adds another layer to the song, emphasizing that this yearning for divine intervention is not just an individual desire but a collective cry from the earth itself. The lyrics 'A terra chama, chama, chama' (The earth calls, calls, calls) suggest a universal need for spiritual renewal. The song culminates in a passionate plea for immediate action, 'Que seja hoje, que seja agora' (Let it be today, let it be now), reinforcing the urgency and immediacy of the call for God's Spirit to descend and bring about a profound transformation.