Simón Bolivar
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Simón Bolívar, Simón
Caraqueño americano
El suelo venezolano
Le dio la fuerza a tu voz
Simón Bolívar, Simón
Nació de tu Venezuela
Y por todo el tiempo vuela
Como candela tu voz
Como candela que va
Señalando un rumbo cierto
En este suelo cubierto
De muertos con dignidad

Simón bolívar, Simón
Revivido en las memorias
Que abrió otro tiempo la historia
Te espera el tiempo Simón
Simón Bolívar, razón
Razón del pueblo profunda
Antes que todo se hunda
Vamos de nuevo Simón
Simón Bolívar, Simón
En el sur la voz amiga




Es la voz de José Artigas
Que también tenía razón

Overall Meaning

The song Simón Bolívar by Inti-Illimani is a tribute to the legendary Venezuelan military and political leader who played a pivotal role in the Latin American wars of independence from Spain. The lyrics of the song refer to Bolívar's origins in Caracas, Venezuela and the influence that his homeland had on his revolutionary ideas and his ability to inspire people with his speeches. The song also speaks of Bolívar's enduring legacy, which still inspires people today to stand up for justice and freedom.


The lyrics of Simón Bolívar suggest that Bolívar's voice was like a flame that illuminated the way forward for people living in a land covered in the ashes of the dead. Bolívar's mission was to lead his people towards a brighter future, where they would no longer be oppressed by foreign powers. The song also makes reference to other South American heroes of the independence movement such as José Artigas, who like Bolívar, believed in the idea of a united Latin America free from colonial rule.


Overall, Simón Bolívar is a song that celebrates the spirit of resistance and rebellion that still courses through the veins of Latin American people today. The lyrics of the song suggest that Bolívar's legacy is alive and well, and that his ideas for a better future continue to inspire people to stand up for their rights.


Line by Line Meaning

Simón Bolívar, Simón
The song is an ode to Simón Bolívar, a Caracas-born American who was a key figure in the Latin American wars of independence from Spain.


Caraqueño americano
Bolívar was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but his legacy is as an American, having played a key role in the fight for independence in several countries of South America.


El suelo venezolano
The soil of Venezuela is where Bolívar's story begins, it was here that he first became involved in the push for independence from Spain.


Le dio la fuerza a tu voz
Bolívar's strength and motivation came from the people of Venezuela who supported his vision of an independent South America y who had to combat with ruthless Spanish colonial masters.


Nació de tu Venezuela
Bolívar was born in Venezuela and it was here that he developed the ideas that drove his fight for independence in multiple nations.


Y por todo el tiempo vuela
Bolívar's legacy in Latin American politics and liberation movements still resonates, and the song suggests it will continue to do so for many generations to come.


Como candela tu voz
Like a flame, Bolívar's passion and drive is what helped him become an extremely influential figure for Latin America and its people.


Como candela que va
As Bolívar strove to push for freedom and independence, he set a clear path and direction for his followers to follow.


Señalando un rumbo cierto
Bolívar's leadership provided a clear direction on the path to independence for Latin America, and his followers took heed to make it a reality.


En este suelo cubierto
The song describes the battleground, where countless people gave their lives fighting for independence in a struggle that would take several years and much bloodshed to achieve.


De muertos con dignidad
Though many people died fighting for the cause, the song describes the dead fighters as having died with dignity, and their sacrifice is recalled with honor and in reverence.


Revivido en las memorias
Bolívar lives on in the memory and hearts of those who fought for freedom in Latin America, and the song uses his name as a symbol for the greater cause of freedom in the region.


Que abrió otro tiempo la historia
The song credits thinkers of the past with laying the groundwork for the idea of independence for Latin America, and Bolívar is the figurehead of that movement in the region


Te espera el tiempo Simón
The song expresses an ongoing hope that the liberation movement inspired by Bolívar will continue into the future, and maybe a Bolivarian-style unification of Latin America can happen as an example of peace and unity on this side of the world.


Simón Bolívar, razón
The song describes Bolívar as a thinker, a reasoner who epitomize the freedom-fighting movement in Latin America.


Razón del pueblo profunda
The song credits Bolívar with being a voice for the people, a thinker whose ideas were grounded in the needs of Latin America's common people, whose hope and aspirations he embodied.


Antes que todo se hunda
The song urges its listeners to recall Bolívar's ideas and calls for vigilance for counteracting the corruption and inequity still present in the region.


Vamos de nuevo Simón
The song ends with an appeal to the memory of Bolívar to chart a path towards the future of Latin America against the injustices and social. inequality that still exist.


En el sur la voz amiga
The song mentions the name of José Artigas, a fellow South American revolutionary leader who worked closely with and shared Bolívar's passion for the greater good of Latin American independence.


Es la voz de José Artigas
The song acknowledges Artigas as yet another passionate voice, like Bolívar, for the unification of Latin America and its fight for freedom against social and economic inequality.


Que también tenía razón
The song credits Artigas with being another voice for reason and hope for the Latin American people.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Marco 7

Simón Bolívar, Simón
Caraqueño americano
El suelo venezolano
Le dio la fuerza a tu voz
Simón Bolívar, Simón
Nació de tu Venezuela
Y por todo el tiempo vuela
Como candela tu voz
Como candela que va
Señalando un rumbo cierto
En este suelo cubierto
De muertos con dignidad
Simón bolívar, Simón
Revivido en las memorias
Que abrió otro tiempo la historia
Te espera el tiempo Simón
Simón Bolívar, razón
Razón del pueblo profunda
Antes que todo se hunda
Vamos de nuevo Simón
Simón Bolívar, Simón
En el sur la voz amiga
Es la voz de José Artigas
Que también tenía razón



Silvana Fernandez

Simón Bolivar
Inti-Illimani
simon bolivar simon
caraqueño americano
l suelo venezolano
le dio la fuerza a tu voz
simon bolivar simon
nacio de tu venezuela
como candela tu voz
como candela que va
señalando un rumbo cierto
en este suelo cubierto
con muertos con dignidad
Simon Bolivar Simon
revivido en las memorias
que habrio otro tiempo la historia
te espera el tiempo simon
simon bolivar razon
razon…



avada kedavra

simon bolivar simon
caraqueño americano
l suelo venezolano
le dio la fuerza a tu voz
simon bolivar simon
nacio de tu venezuela
como candela tu voz
como candela que va
señalando un rumbo cierto
en este suelo cubierto
con muertos con dignidad
Simon Bolivar Simon
revivido en las memorias
que habrio otro tiempo la historia
te espera el tiempo simon
simon bolivar razon
razon del pueblo profunda
antes que todo se hunda
vamos de nuevo simon
simon bolivar simon
en el sur la voz amiga
es la voz de jose artigas
que tambien tenia razon



Marco 7

Simon Bolívar, Simon
caraqueno americano
il suolo venezuelano
ha dato forza alla tua voce
Simon Bolívar, Simon
è nato dal tuo Venezuela
e tutto il tempo vola
come candela la tua voce
come una candela che va
indicando una certa direzione
su questo terreno coperto
morto con dignità

Simon Bolívar, Simon
rivivere nei ricordi
che ha aperto un'altra volta la storia
il tempo ti aspetta Simone
Simon Bolivar, ragione
ragione profonda del popolo
prima che tutto crolli
andiamo di nuovo simone
Simon Bolívar, Simon
nel sud la voce amica
è la voce di José Artigas
che aveva anche ragione



All comments from YouTube:

Auta de Amorim Gagliardi Madeira

Esta música é linda! Escuto-a há mais de 30 anos e é sempre uma emoção renovada ouvi-la; seja pela homenagem a Simon Bolívar, seja pela beleza dos seus versos e pela bela melodia, essa música é plena de encanto em todos os sentidos! Segue do Brasil (Brasília) parabéns ao povo chileno e parabéns sempre renovados a esses fantásticos músicos chilenos que agregam o Inti Illimani!!! Gratidão por postá-la.

Javier Parra Zamora

A 230 años de su natalicio se recuerda su gran legado. Simón Bolivar, Simón!

Marco 7

Simón Bolívar, Simón
Caraqueño americano
El suelo venezolano
Le dio la fuerza a tu voz
Simón Bolívar, Simón
Nació de tu Venezuela
Y por todo el tiempo vuela
Como candela tu voz
Como candela que va
Señalando un rumbo cierto
En este suelo cubierto
De muertos con dignidad
Simón bolívar, Simón
Revivido en las memorias
Que abrió otro tiempo la historia
Te espera el tiempo Simón
Simón Bolívar, razón
Razón del pueblo profunda
Antes que todo se hunda
Vamos de nuevo Simón
Simón Bolívar, Simón
En el sur la voz amiga
Es la voz de José Artigas
Que también tenía razón

luis Manzano

Soy Venezolano, recidente en Chile por más de 4 años, sorprendido de escuchar esta hermosa canción . Gracias por tanto Chile, muchas gracias !!!

Mega Pulsar

Esa cancion forma parte de nuestra nocion de espanol "Mitos y heroés" aqui en mi escuela en Francia (yo soy en ultimo ano de instituto, en terminal literaria). Y me gusta esa cancion :)

Ronald Gonzalez

q buen español coño

Diavolo y doppio

A mí hijo chileno que lleva el nombre del libertador tambien le gusta mucho esta canción del héroe y del grupo inti illimani sobre el gran libertador de América.

Roberto Cevallos

Desde los años 70s he escuchado esa bonita canción sobre el libertador Bolívar. Excelente grupo musical los Inti illimani.

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Armando1735

Bolívar, herói da América Latina. Saudação desde o Brasil!

Giovanni Sacco

musica linda que me gustaría mucho escuchar viva toda America Latina un saludo da Italia

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