Alegrem-se Os Céus

The song "Alegrem-se Os Céus" by Músicas Católicas is a traditional Catholic hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics invite shepherds to enter through a sacred portal to adore the newborn Jesus, lying in a manger. This imagery is deeply rooted in the Christian nativity story, where shepherds were among the first to visit Jesus after his birth, as told in the Gospel of Luke. The song's chorus, 'Alegrem-se os Céus e a terra' (Let the heavens and earth rejoice), reflects the joy and celebration that the birth of Jesus brings to both the celestial and the earthly realms.

The verses express a personal and intimate devotion to the infant Jesus, referring to him as 'meu lindo amor perfeito' (my beautiful perfect love) and expressing a desire to offer warmth and closeness to the divine child. The lyrics convey a sense of complete contentment and fulfillment in the presence of Jesus, rejecting worldly desires in favor of spiritual union. The song's simplicity and repetition of the invitation to adore Jesus emphasize the importance of worship and the central place of the nativity in Christian faith.

The final verse paints a picture of a dark night illuminated by stars, symbolizing both the literal night of Jesus' birth and the spiritual light that his arrival casts upon the world. The shepherds are called to witness the savior, 'O Redentor que nasceu' (The Redeemer who was born), reinforcing the message of hope and salvation that is central to the Christmas narrative. Overall, the song is a celebration of faith, divine love, and the joyous arrival of Jesus, as well as a call to worship and embrace spiritual values over material ones.