Tú Estás Aquí (2004) – Jesús Adrián Romero (Ft. Marcela Gándara)

Tú Estás Aquí (Eng: You Are Here) is the second Christian worship song written by Mexican Christian singer-songwriter Jesús Adrián Romero to feature here in succession after Un Viaje Largo (Eng: A Long Trip). Both songs showcase my favourite Latin American voice, Marcela Gándara, – the former of her alone, but this time the two join forces on stage for this unforgettable performance.

Anyone who can share the stage with Marcela and hold their own must have something going for them, and Jesús Adrián Romero certainly does. The timbre of his voice is so richly textured – it’s intimate, reflective, rugged and masculine at the same time. Combine that with the depth of tone and character in Marcela’s voice, and it makes for a delectable melting pot of two greats of contemporary Latin Christian music.

To give you some idea of the impact and popularity of Tú Estás Aquí, at the time of writing this article the video below is approaching 900 million views. That seems extraordinary to me for a Christian song. I find it hard not to be swept away by it, and I can see why people love it so much.

Despite the melodic and lyrical repetitiveness of the song – as is common in many evangelical worship songs – it works because these songs are often presented as a form of meditation or prayer, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own spiritual relationship with God.

And despite considering myself more of an agnostic Judeo-Christian these days, I still hold dear The Logos, archetypes, meta-heroes and the spiritual truths of the Bible. It goes without saying that I’m still enamoured with this kind of music and the intensity of its message.

As I have recalled in many reflection posts, I have struggled with addiction for nearly all of my adult life, and I still haven’t been able to overcome it. When I found myself attending AA a few years back and surrendering to God’s will, after about two months I had never felt so fulfilled and at peace as I did during that brief period.

Music like today’s transports me back to what that felt like and gives me hope that such a serene state of being is still attainable when the time comes for me to relinquish my pride, stubbornness, and my instinctive – but ultimately futile – attempts at self-determinism and self-mastery.

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Tú Estás Aquí is from Jesús Adrián Romero’s fifth praise and worship album – Te daré lo mejor (Eng: I’ll give you my best), recorded live in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. It was performed in an auditorium with more than 3,000 fans on November 20, 2004.

Aunque mis ojos / Though my eyes
No te puedan ver / Cannot see you
Te puedo sentir / I can feel you
Se que estas aqui / I know you are here

Aunque mis manos / Though my hands
No puedan tocar / Cannot touch
Tu rostro seсor / Your face, Lord
Se que estas aqui / I know you are here

[Chorus:]
Mi corazon puede sentir tu presencia / My heart can feel your presence
Tu estas aqui 2x / You are here 2x
Puedo sentir tu majestad / I can feel your majesty
Tu estas aqui 2x / You are here 2x

Mi corazon puede mirar tu hermosura / My heart can behold your beauty
Tu estas aqui 2x / You are here 2x
Puedo sentir tu gran amor / I can feel your great love
Tu estas aqui 2x / You are here 2x

References:
1. Te daré lo mejor – Wikipedia