Bruna Karla - Independencia Ou Morte Lyrics
Lyrics
Foi ? cruz a caneta que Ele usou, com seu sangue na hist?ria assinou,
minha carta de soltura vou cantar: livre sou, livre sou. O maior milagre
em mim aconteceu, o inferno contestou mas n?o venceu, Seu sil?ncio
trouxe vida para mim: livre estou, livre estou.Tet?lestai, est?
consumado, Tet?lestai, o pre?o j? foi pago, Tet?lestai, contrato
assinado, est? eternizado, eu sou livre do pecado. Independ?ncia, um dia
eu gritei, pro velho homem n?o volto outra vez, Direito adquirido l? na
cruz, Independ?ncia ou morte. Independ?ncia um dia eu gritei, pro velho
homem n?o volto outra vez, n?o vivo eu mas Cristo vive em mim, levarei
minha cruz, levarei minha cruz at? o fim. Livre, livre, independente
sou, livre, livre, Deus me libertou.
Video
Independência ou Morte | CD Aceito o Teu Chamado | Bruna Karla
Meaning & Inspiration
Bruna Karla’s “Independência ou Morte,” released on October 26, 2016, as part of the album *Aceito o Teu Chamado*, is a powerful declaration of spiritual liberation rooted deeply in Christian theology. The song’s title itself, “Independence or Death,” immediately conjures images of ultimate commitment and a willingness to face any consequence for freedom, a sentiment echoed throughout the lyrics. The central theme revolves around the profound freedom found in Christ’s sacrifice. Karla articulates this liberation by portraying the cross as the ultimate pen and Christ’s blood as the ink with which He signed a new testament, a personal “letter of release.” This imagery powerfully illustrates the concept of atonement, where Jesus’ death paid the penalty for sin, thus securing freedom for believers.
The message draws directly from the biblical narrative of redemption. The phrase “Tetelestai, it is finished” (Tetelestai, o preço já foi pago, Tetelestai, contrato assinado, está eternizado, eu sou livre do pecado) is a direct reference to Jesus’ last words on the cross, as recorded in John 19:30. This declaration signifies the completion of God’s plan for salvation and the finality of the debt owed for sin. The song emphasizes that this is not a conditional freedom but a “right acquired at the cross” (Direito adquirido lá na cruz), aligning with theological understandings of salvation through grace by faith. The idea that “hell contested but did not win” speaks to the cosmic battle between good and evil, with Christ’s victory securing the believer’s freedom from the power of sin and death, as described in Colossians 2:15: “having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.”
Furthermore, “Independência ou Morte” is a resounding anthem against returning to the “old self” (pro velho homem não volto outra vez). This signifies a decisive break from a life dominated by sin and its consequences. The declaration, “I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” (não vivo eu mas Cristo vive em mim), is a direct echo of Paul’s profound statement in Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” This verse perfectly encapsulates the song’s core message of surrendering one’s old identity to embrace a new life in Christ. The commitment to “carry my cross until the end” (levarei minha cruz até o fim) reflects Jesus’ own call to discipleship, found in Matthew 16:24: “Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.’” This unwavering dedication underscores the transformative power of the freedom proclaimed. The repeated affirmation, “Free, free, I am independent, free, free, God has set me free” (Livre, livre, independente sou, livre, livre, Deus me libertou), serves as a powerful testament to the lasting and absolute liberty that comes from embracing God’s redemptive work, a freedom promised throughout Scripture, such as in John 8:36: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Bruna Karla delivers this message with an urgency and conviction that compels listeners to embrace their own spiritual independence, celebrating the monumental victory achieved on the cross.