A Internacional (L'Internationale)

“A Internacional (L'Internationale)” is a powerful anthem that has resonated with workers and revolutionaries around the world since its creation by Eugène Pottier and Pierre Degeyter. The song is a call to arms for the oppressed and the working class, urging them to rise against their oppressors and unite in the struggle for a just and equitable society. The lyrics vividly depict the plight of the impoverished and the exploited, emphasizing the need for solidarity and collective action to overthrow the ruling class and establish a society where everyone is equal.

The song begins with a rallying cry to the victims of hunger and the famished of the earth, urging them to stand up and fight against the oppressive forces that have kept them down. The imagery of the “flame of the idea” consuming the “crust” that buries them is a powerful metaphor for the awakening of revolutionary consciousness. The repeated refrain, “Bem unidos façamos, nesta luta final, uma terra sem amos, a internacional,” reinforces the theme of unity and the ultimate goal of creating a world without masters.

Throughout the song, there is a strong emphasis on self-reliance and the rejection of reliance on the ruling class. The lyrics call for the workers to take matters into their own hands and build a free and common motherland. The song also highlights the injustices faced by the poor, contrasting the impunity of the rich with the oppression of the poor. The call for equality and the rejection of duties without rights and rights without duties is a central theme, reflecting the desire for a fair and just society.

The final verses of the song emphasize the need for active resistance and the rejection of the parasitic ruling class. The imagery of the rich building their wealth on the sweat of the workers and the call for the people to reclaim what is rightfully theirs is a powerful indictment of the existing social order. The song concludes with a call for peace among workers and war against the oppressors, highlighting the solidarity among workers and the need to fight against those who seek to exploit and oppress them. “A Internacional” remains a timeless anthem of unity, resistance, and the struggle for a better world.