Aline Barros - Casa Do Pai Lyrics
Lyrics
Me conheces, sabes tudo o que eu preciso
Antes mesmo de falar
Me amas, Teu amor é bem maior
Do que eu possa imaginar
Não quero ser só apenas o Teu servo
Quero atrair Teu olhar de amor, Senhor
Eu venho a Ti como um filho que Te ama
Tudo o que eu quero é estar perto de Ti
Nos Teus braços eu quero descansar
Correndo irei pra Te abraçar, meu Pai
Tu és a minha herança, meu Pai
Razão da minha vida, meu Pai
Tudo o que eu preciso está em Ti
Eu quero estar na casa do Pai
Comer em Tua mesa, meu Pai
Tudo o que eu sou é para Ti
Vivo só pra Ti
Video
Casa do Pai | CD Graça | Aline Barros
Meaning & Inspiration
Aline Barros's "Casa Do Pai," released on December 1, 2015, as part of the *Extraordinária Graça (Ao Vivo) [Deluxe]* album, is a profound declaration of a believer's intimate relationship with God, moving beyond mere servitude to a deep, filial connection. The song’s genesis lies in the transformative understanding of God not just as a master, but as a loving Father, a concept richly woven throughout Scripture. The lyrics beautifully articulate this shift, beginning with the acknowledgment of God's omniscience and perfect love, "Me conheces, sabes tudo o que eu preciso / Antes mesmo de falar / Me amas, Teu amor é bem maior / Do que eu possa imaginar." This echoes the Psalmist's wonder at God's intimate knowledge and care, as seen in Psalm 139:1-4, where David marvels, "O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me." The desire expressed, "Não quero ser só apenas o Teu servo / Quero atrair Teu olhar de amor, Senhor," signifies a yearning for a relationship characterized by affection and divine favor, mirroring the disciples' aspiration to be known and loved by Jesus, as He Himself stated in John 15:15, "No longer do I call you servants, but friends." The central theme of approaching God as a beloved child, "Eu venho a Ti como um filho que Te ama / Tudo o que eu quero é estar perto de Ti," is a direct reflection of Jesus' teachings about the Father's heart for His children. This is powerfully illustrated in Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), where the father's overwhelming joy upon his son’s return underscores the unconditional and affectionate nature of God's love. The repeated embrace of this fatherly love in "Nos Teus braços eu quero descansar / Correndo irei pra Te abraçar, meu Pai" brings to mind the comfort and security found in God's presence, reminiscent of Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." The lyrical declaration, "Tu és a minha herança, meu Pai / Razão da minha vida, meu Pai / Tudo o que eu preciso está em Ti," elevates God to the highest position of value and necessity, aligning with the biblical understanding of God as our ultimate inheritance and source of all provision. This resonates with the promise in Psalm 73:26, "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever," and Jesus’ own words in Matthew 6:33, "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." The song culminates in the aspiration to dwell eternally in God's presence, "Eu quero estar na casa do Pai / Comer em Tua mesa, meu Pai / Tudo o que eu sou é para Ti / Vivo só pra Ti." This yearning for the "house of the Father" and to "eat at His table" powerfully captures the eschatological hope of believers, looking forward to the heavenly banquet described in Revelation 19:9, "And the angel said to me, 'Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.'" Ultimately, "Casa Do Pai" is an anthem of complete surrender and devoted love, where the believer finds their ultimate fulfillment and identity in the loving embrace of their heavenly Father.