A José Artigas

Vidalita remember José Artigas
And sweeten your mouth, when you say it
To the trace of a century that others erased
Lying about the torments of the betrayed

To the old trace, vidalita
I'm looking for you
Next to Lavalleja, vidalita
I want to hear you walking

To the first trace of José Artigas
And take off your hat, when you say it
Lararailaira, lararairá
And take off your hat, when you say it
Vidalita orientate, distant and pure
Sing to the homeland without bitterness
There is no other trace, buddy, than that of Artigas
And risk your skin, when you follow it

Lonely homeland and homeland, vidalita
Lonely and silent homeland
Break your silence, vidalita
Let's go to your aid
In your aid, oh countrymen, mount the wild horses
Let's go hand in hand, the Uruguayans
Lararairara, lailararará
Let's go hand in hand, the Uruguayans