Gimiendo comes from the verb gemir, meaning "to groan" or "to moan". It's a strong, evocative word that conveys a deep sense of longing or suffering.
In this song, it's used to describe the earth and the human heart "groaning" or "yearning" for the return of the Messiah. This powerful imagery makes the word stand out and adds a profound emotional depth to the lyrics, making it very memorable.
"Mesías" is a Christian worship song about longing for Jesus to return. The singer pictures the wait like the parable of the ten virgins: "my temple I have prepared, my lamp is lit," ready and watching for the moment He arrives.
Through the choruses, the singer and the church call out together, "Messiah, come, your people are waiting for you," pairing that plea with imagery from Revelation: "every eye will see him," and "let the King enter" as He comes "with power and glory."
The final verses turn personal and urgent, moving from waiting to declaring it out loud: "today I will see the prophecy fulfilled," and "because when he comes, everything changes." It closes on that same hopeful call, repeated one more time: "I want to see you arrive."