Alex Campos - El Alfarero Lyrics
Lyrics
Un dÃa orando le dije a mi Señor
Tu el alfarero y yo el barro soy
Moldea mi vida a tu parecer haz como tu
Quieras hazme un nuevo ser
Me dijo no me gustas te voy a quebrantar
Y en un vaso nuevo te voy a transformar
Pero en el proceso te voy hacer llorar
Porque por el fuego te voy hacer pasar
Quiero una sonrisa cuando todo va mal
Quiero una alabanza en lugar de
Tu quejar, quiero tu confianza en la tempestad
Y quiero que aprendas también a perdonar
Me dijo no me gustas te voy a quebrantar
Y en un vaso nuevo te voy a transformar
Pero en el proceso te voy hacer llorar
Porque por el fuego te voy hacer pasar
Quiero una sonrisa cuando todo va mal
Quiero una alabanza en lugar de
Tu quejar, quiero tu confianza en la tempestad
Y quiero que aprendas también a perdonar
Video
EL ALFARERO - Alex Campos & @VeronicaLeal-CL-Oficial | Momentos "En vivo" (Vídeo Oficial)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on June 12, 2020, as part of his "Momentos 'En vivo'" series, Alex Campos’ rendition of "El Alfarero" featuring Veronica Leal is a powerful testament to divine artistry and human transformation, resonating deeply with themes central to Christian faith. The song draws its profound meaning directly from the biblical imagery of God as a potter and humanity as the clay, a metaphor vividly portrayed throughout Scripture. In Jeremiah 18:1-6, the prophet is instructed to go to the potter's house and witness the miraculous work of shaping clay, where God declares, "Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand." This powerful image of pliable material being molded into something beautiful and purposeful forms the core message of "El Alfarero." Campos' interpretation, amplified by Leal's stirring vocals, conveys a message of surrender and trust in God's perfect plan, even when the process is challenging. The song speaks to the idea that we are all works in progress, undergoing a divine shaping by the Master Craftsman, who, with infinite wisdom and love, is creating us for His glory. This concept aligns with the Apostle Paul's teaching in Romans 9:20-21, which reiterates the potter and clay analogy, emphasizing God's sovereign authority to form each person according to His will and design. The lyrics, though not explicitly detailed here, consistently evoke the humble posture of yielding to God's hands, much like the clay yields to the potter's touch, allowing for refinement and the eradication of imperfections. It is a call to embrace the challenges and trials of life as integral parts of God’s molding process, recognizing that His intention is always to create something magnificent from what we offer. The song inspires a profound faith in God’s ability to redeem and reshape even the most broken pieces of our lives, transforming them into vessels worthy of His use, echoing the hope found in Isaiah 64:8: "But now, O LORD, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand." This live performance captures a raw, authentic expression of that transformative grace, making "El Alfarero" an enduring anthem of divine sculpting and personal redemption.