Artigas Y Los Charrúas

Artigas and the Charrúas

Artigas Y Los Charrúas

Where does that dark people come fromDe dónde viene esa gente oscura
Who are neither bronze nor blackQue no es de bronce ni negra
The Charrúa race is an enigmaEnigma la raza Charrúa

They defend themselves without naming GodSe defienden sin nombrar a Dios
With instincts of a beast and majestyCon instintos de fiera y majestad
Even the tiger and the lion submit to themY hasta el tigre y el león se le someten

And even those who wouldn't surrender doY se rinde hasta el que no quisiera

Although they don't have hearts of iceAunque no tienen corazón de hielo
They fight without fear of dyingPelean sin temor de morir
Without mourning or handkerchiefSin crespón ni pañuelo

They respect no one but ArtigasA nadie respetan sino Artigas
They admire him for being a brave riderLo admiran por jinete valiente
Because he doesn't avoid fatiguePor que no elude las fatigas

So that people respect themPara que se respete a esa gente

Where does that dark people come fromDe dónde viene esa gente oscura
Who are neither bronze nor blackQue no es de bronce ni negra
The Charrúa race is an enigmaEnigma la raza Charrúa

According to them, he is the great chiefSegún ellos es el gran cacique
They know that this way no one will take awaySaben que así no habrá quien les quite
The freedom of their race and nationLa libertad, de su raza y nación

They defend with fervent furyDefienden con ardiente furor