Toca en Sión la trompeta

Juan Carlos Alvarado's song 'Toca en Sión la trompeta' is a vibrant and spiritually resonant piece that delves into themes of divine celebration and eschatological anticipation. The lyrics, though concise, are rich with biblical symbolism and evoke a sense of urgency and reverence. The repeated instruction to 'Toca en Sión la trompeta' (Blow the trumpet in Zion) directly references the Book of Joel in the Bible, where blowing a trumpet in Zion announces a significant religious or historical event, often calling the community to attention or action.

The inclusion of 'suenala en los montes' (sound it in the mountains) amplifies this call, suggesting that the message is of great importance and must reach far and wide, transcending physical and spiritual boundaries. The phrase 'porque el día del Señor llegó' (for the day of the Lord has come) underscores the theme of apocalyptic expectation, a common motif in Christian eschatology which speaks to the day of judgment and the final divine intervention in the course of human history.

The chorus, with its joyful exclamations of 'Ale-aleluya, Señor poderoso' (Hallelujah, Almighty Lord) and 'Yeshua es Rey' (Jesus is King), reinforces the song's celebratory tone, acknowledging divine kingship and sovereignty. This blend of jubilation and solemnity is typical of Alvarado's musical style, which often incorporates elements of Latin Christian music with a focus on worship and praise.