Minha Fé

Zeca Pagodinho's 'Minha Fé' is a song that delves into the artist's personal spirituality and connection to Afro-Brazilian religious figures. The lyrics express a deep reverence for the orixás, deities from the Afro-Brazilian religion of Candomblé, which is a syncretic faith combining elements of Yoruba, Fon, and Bantu beliefs with aspects of Catholicism. In the song, Zeca Pagodinho mentions several orixás by name, each fulfilling a different role in his life.

Ogum is referred to as a powerful patron, a warrior deity associated with iron, war, and technology. Xangô is another protector, known as the orixá of justice, thunder, and lightning. Oxum, the deity of fresh water, fertility, and love, is invoked as a guide in the pursuit of wealth and happiness. Obaluaê, mentioned with the respectful salutation 'Atotô', is associated with health and the earth. The song's chorus emphasizes the joy and beauty in the singer's life, attributing his positive outlook to the guidance and protection of these deities.

The song is not just a declaration of faith but also a celebration of life's beauty, despite the skepticism of others. Zeca Pagodinho uses his music to spread joy and ward off sadness, suggesting that his unique path in life, though unconventional to some, is fulfilling and enriched by his spiritual beliefs. The repeated lines about things 'we don't see' and 'don't believe' highlight the idea that faith is personal and often beyond the understanding of others.