Total Certeza
Guilherme Raths
A Heartfelt Journey to Divine Presence
Guilherme Raths' song "Total Certeza" is a deeply spiritual and emotional piece that explores the transformative power of faith and the presence of Jesus in one's life. The lyrics tell the story of a young boy with a guitar who experiences a profound change when Jesus enters his life. This transformation fills the void in his heart, leading him to sing with newfound purpose and devotion. The repetition of the phrase "Tudo que eu quero, tudo que eu tenho, tudo que eu preciso é Ele" ("All I want, all I have, all I need is Him") underscores the central theme of the song: the sufficiency of Jesus in fulfilling all of one's desires and needs.
The song also emphasizes the act of opening one's heart to Jesus and offering worship as a way to experience His glory. The lyrics express a longing to see and feel the divine presence, highlighting the singer's deep yearning for a spiritual connection. This is further reinforced by the rejection of material possessions such as gold, silver, cars, and houses, which are deemed worthless without the presence of Jesus. The song conveys a message that true fulfillment and peace come from a relationship with the divine, rather than from worldly acquisitions.
In the latter part of the song, Raths addresses a friend who is experiencing pain and assures them that Jesus is aware of their suffering and will come to their aid. This section of the song provides comfort and hope, affirming that divine intervention is imminent and that the listener's pain will eventually pass. The repeated assurance of Jesus' arrival and the promise of eternal companionship in heaven serve to uplift and encourage those who are struggling. The song concludes with a call to calm the heart and rejoice in the promise of divine presence and glory.