Quero Conhecer Jesus (part. Alessandro Vilas Boas e Tom Molinari)

“Quero Conhecer Jesus” by Som do Reino, featuring Alessandro Vilas Boas and Tom Molinari, is a deeply spiritual song that explores themes of humility, divine love, and the desire for a closer relationship with Jesus. The lyrics begin with a poignant admission: “O meu orgulho me tirou do jardim” (My pride took me out of the garden). This metaphorical garden represents a state of spiritual purity and closeness to God, which the singer feels they have lost due to their own pride. However, the humility of Jesus is portrayed as a redemptive force that plants this garden within the singer, symbolizing inner transformation and renewal.

The song emphasizes that love, particularly divine love, cannot be bought or earned through material means or personal merit. The line “Pois o amor não se compra, nem se merece” (For love cannot be bought, nor deserved) underscores the idea that true love is a gift that is freely given and received. This reflects a core Christian belief in grace, where God's love and salvation are given freely to humanity, not as a result of human actions but as a divine gift.

The repeated desire to “conhecer Jesus” (know Jesus) and “ser achado nele” (be found in Him) highlights a deep yearning for spiritual intimacy and connection. The invocation of “Yeshua,” the Hebrew name for Jesus, adds a layer of reverence and devotion, emphasizing the personal and profound relationship the singer seeks with the divine. The song concludes with a declaration of Jesus as the most beautiful among thousands, reinforcing His unparalleled significance and beauty in the eyes of the believer.