Lyrics
Somos tu pueblo, y hoy venimos humillados ante Ti
Somos tu pueblo, necesitados de Ti
Hemos pecado, hemos dejado tu camino tu verdad
Nos humillamos, nuestra Tierra sana hoy
Chorus
Sananos! sananos!
Es el clamor de este pueblo, humillado ante Ti
Salvanos! salvanos!
Es la oracion de tus hijos, postrados ante Ti
Sananos, sananos
Sananos, sananos
Somos tus hijos, reconocemos nuestro orgullo nuestro error
Somos tus hijos, te pedimos hoy perdon
Chorus
Invocamos hoy tu nombre, y buscamos tu favor
Que tu luz nos alumbre, para honrarte a Ti Se?or
Sananos, sananos
Chorus (3x)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Sánanos is a communal prayer of confession, humility, and restoration. The song identifies the singers as God’s people and children, yet it does not treat that identity as a reason for pride. Instead, the words acknowledge sin, departure from God’s way, and the need for forgiveness. Repeated cries for healing and salvation give the chorus the character of an urgent prayer offered by a people bowed before God.
The song’s language strongly echoes the promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God’s people humble themselves, pray, seek him, and turn from wrongdoing as they ask for their land to be healed. Its later appeal to call on God’s name and seek his favor continues that connection. The request for divine light adds another dimension: restoration is sought not merely as relief from trouble, but so that the people may walk honorably before God. Confession, forgiveness, guidance, and national healing remain joined throughout the song.
Related Scripture
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 God calls his people to humility, prayer, repentance, and seeking him, with healing promised.
- Psalm 80:3 The psalm asks God to restore his people and let his face shine upon them.