Choro de Joquebede

Vanilda Bordieri's song "Choro de Joquebede" is a poignant retelling of the biblical story of Joquebede, the mother of Moses. The lyrics vividly capture the emotional turmoil and unwavering faith of a mother trying to protect her child from imminent danger. Joquebede's struggle to hide her son and muffle his cries reflects her deep love and desperation. The song paints a picture of her daily anguish as she faces the threat of losing her beloved son to the cruel edicts of Pharaoh, who had ordered the death of all Hebrew male infants.

The narrative progresses to Joquebede's courageous decision to place her son in a handmade basket and set him afloat on the Nile River, entrusting his fate to divine intervention. This act of faith is met with a miraculous turn of events when Pharaoh's daughter discovers the baby and decides to adopt him, moved by his cries. The song highlights the providence of God, as Joquebede's daughter, Miriam, offers to find a Hebrew woman to nurse the child, leading to Joquebede being reunited with her son and even being paid to care for him.

"Choro de Joquebede" is a testament to the power of faith and the belief in divine providence. It celebrates the triumph of a mother's love and the miraculous ways in which God can intervene in human affairs. The song's repetitive affirmations of "Deus é Deus" (God is God) underscore the central theme of unwavering faith and divine protection. Bordieri's emotive delivery and the lyrical narrative invite listeners to reflect on their own faith and the ways in which they trust in a higher power during times of adversity.