Hino de Fortaleza - CE

By the shadow of the fort walls
The small seed was born
Around, for the glory of the North
The city smiling grew

In the splendor of the crystal clear morning
You have the blessings of the heavens that are yours
And from the waves that the Sun illuminates
The rafts bid you farewell

Fortaleza! Fortaleza!
Sister of the Sun and the sea
Fortaleza! Fortaleza!
We will always love you

The feathered and verdant coconut tree
In the dawn moonlight, picks the flower
Iracema remembering the warrior
Of his soul of virgin lord

The sea sings on the burning sands
Eternal songs of your braves
Raftsmen, brave caboclos
Breaking the slaves' chains

Fortaleza! Fortaleza!
Sister of the Sun and the sea
Fortaleza! Fortaleza!
We will always love you

In the heat of your dazzling Sun
Boys become virile
Old age shows itself vigorous
The women beautiful, kind

In this land of light and life
Sometimes hostile drought
Protected by the Mother of Jesus
Fortaleza, you are the flower of Brazil

Fortaleza! Fortaleza!
Sister of the Sun and the sea
Fortaleza! Fortaleza!
We will always love you

Wherever your children may be
In poverty or unmatched wealth
With love and longing they wish
To return to your bosom as soon as possible

Because the green of the sea that reflects
Your eternal summer climate
And the moonlight on the silver sands
Do not fade in their hearts

Fortaleza! Fortaleza!
Sister of the Sun and the sea
Fortaleza! Fortaleza!
We will always love you