¿quién Eres Tú?
Hermana Glenda
The Divine Mystery of Love and Presence
Hermana Glenda's song "¿quién Eres Tú?" delves into the profound and often ineffable experience of divine presence and love. The lyrics are a series of contemplative questions directed towards a higher power, reflecting a deep sense of wonder and reverence. The repeated inquiry, "¿quién eres tú?" ("Who are you?") underscores the mystery and the intimate relationship the singer feels with this divine entity. This presence is described as living within the singer, possessing a power so great that it inspires a love surpassing all others.
The song also explores the idea of divine immanence, where the divine presence is not distant but intimately involved in the singer's life. Phrases like "¿quién se viste de mi pobreza?" ("Who dresses in my poverty?") and "¿quién canta con mi voz?" ("Who sings with my voice?") suggest that this higher power is deeply intertwined with the singer's own identity and experiences. This presence is seen as a source of comfort, love, and even self-expression, indicating a symbiotic relationship where the divine and the human are inseparable.
In the latter part of the song, the divine presence is described with paradoxical terms such as "el más desconcertante" ("the most disconcerting"), "el que parece ausente" ("the one who seems absent"), and "el silencioso amante" ("the silent lover"). These descriptions highlight the enigmatic nature of the divine, which can be both profoundly present and seemingly absent, yet always a source of deep, transformative love. The song captures the essence of spiritual longing and the quest to understand and connect with the divine, making it a poignant reflection on faith and devotion.