Celeste
Canario Luna Lyrics
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gloriosa malla
que para dicha uruguaya
el destino te eligió.
Celeste, cual cielo en calma,
llena de esperanza el alma
del charrúa corazón.
Celeste que en Colombes realizó,
el sueño con que Holanda se asombró,
Montevideo tu hazaña vió plasmar,
y el gran Maracaná, de nuevo te laureó.
Celeste, el mundo no podía ignorar,
la mística que tiene tu color,
y en épicas contiendas
tus triunfos son leyendas,
que quiera Dios aprendan
nueva generación.
Celeste, gloriosa malla
que para dicha uruguaya
el destino te eligió.
Celeste, cual cielo en calma,
llena de esperanza el alma
del charrúa corazón.
Celeste que en Colombes realizó,
el sueño con que Holanda se asombró,
Montevideo tu hazaña vió plasmar,
y el gran Maracaná, de nuevo te laureó.
Celeste, el mundo no podía ignorar,
la mística que tiene tu color,
y en épicas contiendas
tus triunfos son leyendas,
que quiera Dios aprendan
nueva generación.
Celeste, cual cielo en calma,
llena de esperanza el alma
del charrúa corazón.
The song Celeste by Canario Luna is a tribute to the colors of the Uruguayan flag which are represented in the nicknames of the national football team, "La Celeste". The song begins by referring to the light blue color of the flag, calling it a glorious mantle chosen by destiny for the happiness of Uruguay. The following lines compare the color of the flag to a calm sky that fills the soul of the Charrúa, an indigenous people of Uruguay, with hope.
The song then goes on to list the major achievements of the Uruguayan national football team, including their victory in the 1950 World Cup, when they beat Brazil in the final game played in the Maracanã stadium. The triumph was unexpected, as Brazil was the favorite to win and had already declared themselves champions before the game started. The song mentions how the world couldn't ignore the mystique that surrounds the color of the Uruguayan flag and how these epic victories have become legendary stories.
The lyrics of Celeste by Canario Luna therefore serve not only as a tribute to the national football team but also as a reminder of the pride and passion that Uruguayans hold for their country and its symbols.
Line by Line Meaning
Celeste, celeste, celeste gloriosa malla que para dicha uruguaya el destino te eligió.
The sky-blue color of the soccer team's uniform has been chosen by destiny to bring good fortune to Uruguay.
Celeste, cual cielo en calma, llena de esperanza el alma del charrúa corazón.
The peaceful blue color of the uniform brings hope to the heart of the Uruguayan people.
Celeste que en Colombes realizó, el sueño con que Holanda se asombró, Montevideo tu hazaña vió plasmar, y el gran Maracaná, de nuevo te laureó.
The sky-blue uniform helped Uruguay win the soccer championship in Colombes, France and surprised the Dutch team. The people of Montevideo saw their achievement and they won again in the great Maracaná stadium.
Celeste, el mundo no podía ignorar, la mística que tiene tu color, y en épicas contiendas tus triunfos son leyendas, que quiera Dios aprendan nueva generación.
The world cannot ignore the mystical power of the sky-blue color and the legendary victories in epic competitions. The hope is that new generations will learn from this legacy.
Celeste, cual cielo en calma, llena de esperanza el alma del charrúa corazón.
The peaceful blue color of the uniform brings hope to the heart of the Uruguayan people.
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.