Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: groove
Song Meaning of “Pra Tocar no Manto” by Trazendo a Arca
‘Pra Tocar no Manto’ is an uplifting, celebratory ballad found in Trazendo a Arca’s album, “Playback”. It tells a story of renewal and finding strength rooted in a deep faith in the divine spirit. It encourages listeners to look to their roots, seek strength, and surrender with joy and hope in the spirit of love that can be found in music.
The lyric “Pra tocar no manto” translates to “Touch the cloak,” referencing a biblical scene in which Jesus cures a man of his afflictions and infirmities with the power of his touch. By calling to the reader to “touch the cloak,” this song encourages listeners to have faith in the power of healing that comes from the divine. Through the power of music, and having a willingness to surrender to the loving embrace of a divine source, we can be filled with hope and renewal.
The chorus speaks of an invitation, a moment of true transformation and joy where we can be free from struggle and our earthly pain:
“Venha prá mesa/ Encha tua taça/ Venha quebrar o pão de vida/ Que hoje é a nosso festival/ Venha tocar no manto”.
Through music and faith we can come together, fill ourselves with food for the soul, breaking the bread and surrendering our earthly troubles to the loving embrace of God. We are invited to come and experience this joyous festival, a time where we can be renewed and find hope. The exhortation to “touch the cloak” of faith is a reminder that through surrendering to the loving embrace of the divine, we can find true healing and joy.