Elli & Jacno were a French 1980s electro-pop act. They were quite successfu… Read Full Bio ↴Elli & Jacno were a French 1980s electro-pop act. They were quite successful in France and to some extent in Britain, having once been featured on the cover of Melody Maker magazine.

Jacno (aka Denis Quillard) and Elli Medeiros decided to start the band after leaving punk band Stinky Toys. Jacno composed and performed the music while Elli wrote and sang the lyrics. They released three albums together before separating and beginning solo careers. A compilation Symphonies de Poche was released by Virgin a decade later.

Discography

* Tout va sauter (1980, Vogue)
* Inédits 77-81 (1981, compilation, Vogue)
* Boomerang (1982, Celluloid)
* Les Nuits de la Pleine Lune (1984, CBS)
* Symphonies de Poche (1994, compilation, Virgin)

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Himno Nacional Del Uruguay
Elli & Jacno Lyrics

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Orientales la Patria o la Tumba!
Libertad o con gloria morir!
Orientales la Patria o la Tumba!
Libertad o con gloria morir!
Es el voto que el alma pronuncia,
Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir!
Es el voto que el alma pronuncia,
Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir!

Que sabremos cumplir!
Es el voto que el alma pronuncia,
Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir!
Que sabremos cumplir!
Sabremos cumplir!
Sabremos cumplir!
Sabremos cumplir!
Libertad, libertad Orientales!
Este grito a la Patria salvó.
Que a sus bravos en fieras batallas
De entusiasmo sublime inflamó.
Libertad, libertad Orientales!
Este grito a la Patria salvó.
Que a sus bravos en fieras batallas
De entusiasmo sublime inflamó.
De este don sacrosanto la gloria
Merecimos: Tiranos temblad!
Tiranos temblad!
Tiranos temblad!
Libertad en la lid clamaremos,
Y muriendo, también libertad!
Libertad en la lid clamaremos,
Y muriendo, también libertad!
Y muriendo, también libertad!
También libertad!
También libertad!
Orientales la Patria o la Tumba!
Libertad o con gloria morir!
Orientales la Patria o la Tumba!
Libertad o con gloria morir!
Es el voto que el alma pronuncia,
Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir!
Es el voto que el alma pronuncia,
Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir!
Que sabremos cumplir!
Es el voto que el alma pronuncia,
Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir!
Que sabremos cumplir!
Sabremos cumplir!

Sabremos cumplir!
Sabremos cumplir!

Overall Meaning

The song "Himno Nacional Del Uruguay" by Elli & Jacno is the national anthem of Uruguay. The lyrics of this anthem express a strong sense of patriotism and a commitment to freedom, even to the point of death. The repeated refrain of "Orientales la Patria o la Tumba! Libertad o con gloria morir!" translates to "Uruguayans, the homeland or the grave! Freedom or glorious death!" This phrase encapsulates the core sentiment of the anthem.

The first stanza emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the vow made by the heart of every Uruguayan. This pledge is to defend and fight for the freedom and values of their homeland until their last breath. The second stanza pays tribute to the country's past struggles and the bravery of the patriots who fought for the homeland in fierce battles. The final lines call for a continuation of this fight, even if it means sacrificing one's own life.

Overall, this anthem is a stirring declaration of national pride and commitment to freedom. It has been a unifying force for Uruguayans throughout history and continues to be a source of national identity and purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Orientales la Patria o la Tumba!
We, the people of Uruguay, will defend our homeland even if it means our own death.

Libertad o con gloria morir!
We will fight for our freedom and our honor until the very end.

Es el voto que el alma pronuncia,
It is the oath that our soul takes,

Y que heroicos sabremos cumplir!
And we will have the courage to fulfill it heroically!

Que sabremos cumplir!
We will fulfill it!

Libertad, libertad Orientales!
Freedom, freedom to the people of Uruguay!

Este grito a la Patria salvó.
This cry saved our homeland.

Que a sus bravos en fieras batallas
It inspired our brave men in fierce battles,

De entusiasmo sublime inflamó.
Filled them with sublime enthusiasm.

De este don sacrosanto la gloria
We have earned the glory of this sacred gift,

Merecimos: Tiranos temblad!
We deserved it: tremble, tyrants!