Pueblo
Hugo Lyrics


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Los pueblos americanos
se sienten acongojados
porque los gobernadores
los tienen aprisionados.

Cuándo será ese cuando,
señor fiscal,
que la América sea
solo un pilar?
Solo un pilar, ay sí,
y una bandera.
Que terminen las bullas
en la frontera.





Por un puña'o 'e tierra
no me armen guerra!

Overall Meaning

In Hugo's song "Pueblo," the lyrics express the feelings of many American people who are distressed and oppressed by their governors. The song reflects the frustration and longing for a time when America will be united as one pillar, with a single flag, and when the conflicts and disputes at the borders will cease. The lyrics also plead for peace and implore that a war should not be waged over a handful of land.


These lyrics reveal a sense of discontent and disillusionment. The portrayal of the American people feeling trapped and oppressed by their own governors highlights a belief that those in power are not serving the best interests of the people. The longing for unity and an end to the conflicts suggests a desire for harmony and cooperation among nations.


Overall, "Pueblo" captures the social and political unrest experienced by many American citizens, expressing their desires for a better future characterized by unity and peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Los pueblos americanos
The American peoples


se sienten acongojados
feel anguished


porque los gobernadores
because the governors


los tienen aprisionados.
have them imprisoned.


Cuándo será ese cuando,
When will that when be,


señor fiscal,
Mr. Prosecutor,


que la América sea
for America to be


solo un pilar?
just one pillar?


Solo un pilar, ay sí,
Just one pillar, oh yes,


y una bandera.
and one flag.


Que terminen las bullas
Let the commotion end


en la frontera.
at the border.


Por un puña'o 'e tierra
For a fistful of land


no me armen guerra!
don't wage war against me!




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Violeta Parra

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