Salmo 121 – Bilingual Lyrics Portuguese/English

• By: Oruam
• Album: Liberdade Deluxe

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the fusion of faith and urban rhythms in Oruam's "Salmo 121." This song offers a glimpse into contemporary Brazilian music while providing an opportunity to connect with themes of longing, faith, and spiritual reflection, enriching your understanding of the language through its emotive expression.

[English]

Oh God, I know You are there

Seated on Your throne

All the angels sing

Holy, Holy

Oh God, I know You are there

Seated on Your throne

And all the angels praise You

Holy, Holy, Holy…

Oh God,

I know You are there

Seated on Your throne

All the angels sing

Holy, Holy

Oh God,

I know You are there

Seated on Your throne

And all the angels praise You

Holy, Holy, Holy…

Take me to the highest mountain where I can hear You

Lord, the longing I feel for You no longer fits inside my chest

A son who hasn’t heard his father’s voice in a long time

A Father seated on a throne of glory

A Father seated on a throne of glory

Oh God,

I know You are there

Seated on Your throne

All the angels sing

Holy, Holy

Oh God,

I know You are there

Seated on Your throne

And all the angels praise You

Holy, Holy, Holy…

Oh God,

I know You are there

Seated on Your throne

And all the angels praise You

Holy, Holy, Holy…

[Portuguese]

Oh Deus, eu sei que tá aí

Sentado no seu trono

Os anjos todos cantam

Santo, Santo

Oh Deus, eu sei que tá aí

Sentado no seu trono

E os anjos todos te louvam

Santo, Santo, Santo...

Oh Deus,

Eu sei que tá aí

Sentado no seu trono

Os anjos todos cantam

Santo, Santo

Oh Deus,

Eu sei que tá aí

Sentado no seu trono

E os anjos todos te louvam

Santo, Santo, Santo...

Me leva no monte mais alto onde eu possa te escutar

Senhor, a saudade que eu sinto de ti já não cabe no peito

Um filho que a tempos já não escuta mais a voz do seu pai

Um pai assentado no trono de glória

Um pai assentado num trono de glória

Oh Deus,

Eu sei que tá aí

Sentado no seu trono

Os anjos todos cantam

Santo, Santo

Oh Deus,

Eu sei que tá aí

Sentado no seu trono

E os anjos todos te louvam

Santo, Santo, Santo...

Oh Deus,

Eu sei que tá aí

Sentado no seu trono

E os anjos todos te louvam

Santo, Santo, Santo...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
Deus /deus/ A2	noun - God
trono /'tɾono/ B1	noun - throne
anjos /'ɐ̃ʒus/ B1	noun - angels
cantam /'kɐ̃tɐ̃/ A2	verb - sing
louvam /'lowvɐ̃/ B1	verb - praise
monte /'mõtʃi/ A2	noun - mountain
alto /'altu/ A2	adjective - high
escutar /is'kutɐɾ/ B1	verb - to listen
Senhor /si'ɲoɾ/ A2	noun - Lord
saudade /saw'dadʒi/ B2	noun - longing, nostalgia
peito /'pejtu/ A2	noun - chest
filho /'fiʎu/ A1	noun - son
voz /voʒ/ A2	noun - voice
pai /paɪ/ A1	noun - father
glória /'ɡlɔɾja/ B1	noun - glory
assentado /ɐsẽ'tadu/ B1	adjective - seated

Key Grammar Structures

• Oh Deus, eu sei que tá aí

  ➔ Present Indicative Verb 'estar' (tá - colloquial for está)

  ➔ The use of 'tá' is a common colloquial contraction of 'está' in Portuguese, indicating the present state or location of God.

• Sentado no seu trono

  ➔ Present Participle 'Sentado' (sitting)

  ➔ This participle describes God's continuous state of being seated on His throne.

• Os anjos todos cantam

  ➔ Present Indicative Verb 'cantar' (cantam)

  ➔ This uses the plural form of the verb to indicate the action performed by 'all the angels'.

• Santo, Santo

  ➔ Adjective 'Santo' (Holy) used repetitively

  ➔ Repetition of 'Holy' is a common way to emphasize the absolute holiness and reverence towards God.

• Me leva no monte mais alto onde eu possa te escutar

  ➔ Imperative Verb 'levar' (leva) in the first person singular directive

  ➔ The singer is directly asking God ('me leva' - take me) to perform an action.

• Senhor, a saudade que eu sinto de ti já não cabe no peito

  ➔ Relative Pronoun 'que' (that/which) introducing a subordinate clause

  ➔ The 'que' connects the feeling of longing ('saudade') to the object of that longing (you).

• Um filho que a tempos já não escuta mais a voz do seu pai

  ➔ Relative Pronoun 'que' (who) introducing a relative clause

  ➔ This 'que' specifies the kind of son being described – one who hasn't heard his father's voice for a long time.

• Um pai assentado num trono de glória

  ➔ Present Participle 'assentado' (seated/sitting) modifying 'pai' (father)

  ➔ This participle describes the father's current state and position, emphasizing His majesty.

• Um pai assentado num trono de glória

  ➔ Repetition of the phrase for emphasis

  ➔ Repeating this description of God as a father on a glorious throne reinforces the powerful imagery and the emotional weight of the verse.