Alzaré Mis Ojos

The song 'Alzaré Mis Ojos' by Canciones Religiosas is a deeply spiritual piece that reflects a profound reliance on divine protection and guidance. The title itself, which translates to 'I Will Lift Up My Eyes,' sets the tone for a song that is about looking towards a higher power for help and assurance. The lyrics are a direct reference to Psalm 121 from the Bible, which is a song of ascents, expressing trust and confidence in God's protection.

The repeated questioning 'De donde vendrá mi socorro?' which means 'From where will my help come?' emphasizes the singer's search for support, which is immediately answered with the affirmation that help comes from Jehovah, the creator of heaven and earth. This response is a declaration of faith, acknowledging that the divine has the power to sustain and protect. The lyrics further reassure the listener that God is ever-watchful and will not allow harm to come to those who believe, using metaphors of God as a guardian who neither slumbers nor sleeps, and as a shade at the right hand, protecting from the sun by day and the moon by night.

The song concludes with a promise of perpetual care, stating that God will keep watch over one's life at all times, both coming and going, now and forever. This final verse is a comforting affirmation for the faithful, encapsulating the song's message of unwavering divine guardianship. The use of 'amén' at the end serves to affirm the singer's beliefs and the truths declared throughout the song. 'Alzaré Mis Ojos' is not just a prayer but an anthem of hope and trust in the steadfastness of divine protection.