Artigas Y Los Charrúas

Where does that dark people come from
Who are neither bronze nor black
The Charrúa race is an enigma

They defend themselves without naming God
With instincts of a beast and majesty
Even the tiger and the lion submit to them

And even those who wouldn't surrender do

Although they don't have hearts of ice
They fight without fear of dying
Without mourning or handkerchief

They respect no one but Artigas
They admire him for being a brave rider
Because he doesn't avoid fatigue

So that people respect them

Where does that dark people come from
Who are neither bronze nor black
The Charrúa race is an enigma

According to them, he is the great chief
They know that this way no one will take away
The freedom of their race and nation

They defend with fervent fury