Artigas Y Los Charrúas
Pecho e' Fierro
Artigas and the 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
