Meu Deus
Pe. João Carlos Lyrics

The lyrics to Pe. João Carlos's song Meu Deus reflect the yearning of a restless soul to find peace and love. The opening lines "Senhor, meu Deus, aqui estou, Aqui estou cansado e só" (Lord, my God, here I am, tired and alone) express a sense of desperation and vulnerability. The singer is searching for a kind and affectionate presence in the form of an "ombro amigo" (friendly shoulder). The second stanza highlights the folly of human existence when we try to live life without a divine anchor. "Longe de ti, tentei viver, Só encontrei desilusão, No meu caminho, Que vou fazer sem teu perdão, Sem teu carinho?" (Far from you, I tried to live, only to find disillusionment, what will I do without your forgiveness, without your love?)

The chorus of the song "Meu Bom Deus, O teu amor me trouxe aqui, não sou ninguém, longe de ti" (My good God, your love brought me here; I am nothing without you) encapsulates the entire message of the song. We are nothing without God's love and grace, and we must continually seek His guidance and mercy. The third and final stanza is a testimony of the redemptive power of God's love. The singer speaks of how God's loving kindness was able to transform him, despite his flawed nature, and how through God's grace, he was granted forgiveness and acceptance as a child of God.