Cancion Final Cantata Santa Maria de Iquique
Quilapayún Lyrics
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la historia que se contó
no sigan allí sentados
pensando que ya pasó.
No basta sólo el recuerdo,
el canto no bastará.
No basta sólo el lamento,
miremos la realidad.
Quizás mañana o pasado
o bien, en un tiempo más,
la historia que han escuchado
de nuevo sucederá.
Es Chile un país tan largo,
mil cosas pueden pasar
si es que no nos preparamos
resueltos para luchar.
Tenemos razones puras,
tenemos por qué pelear.
Tenemos las manos duras,
tenemos con qué ganar.
Unámonos como hermanos
que nadie nos vencerá.
Si quieren esclavizarnos,
jamás lo podrán lograr.
La tierra será de todos
también será nuestro el mar.
Justicia habrá para todos
y habrá también libertad.
Luchemos por los derechos
que todos deben tener.
Luchemos por lo que es nuestro,
de nadie más ha de ser.
These lyrics are from the song "Cancion Final Cantata Santa Maria de Iquique" by Quilapayún. The song is a call to action and a reminder to the audience about the importance of remembering and learning from history. The first verse encourages the listeners, who have already heard the story, to not remain passive and complacent, thinking that the events of the past are over and done with. It emphasizes that mere remembrance and lamentation are not enough; instead, it urges the audience to confront and understand the reality of the present.
The second verse suggests that history has a tendency to repeat itself if people are not prepared and determined to fight for their rights. It highlights the vastness of Chile and the potential for various events to occur if the people do not take proactive measures. The lyrics further state that there are valid reasons and motivations for the people to fight, citing their strong and capable hands as well as the desire to win. It encourages unity among the people, emphasizing that no one can defeat them if they stand together. It also touches upon the idea of reclaiming control over their land and sea, ensuring justice and freedom for all.
Overall, the song serves as a rallying cry for the listeners to take action, fight for their rights, and stand united against oppression. It encourages them to remember the past, understand the present reality, and actively work towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Ustedes que ya escucharon
Those of you who have already listened
la historia que se contó
to the story that was told
no sigan allí sentados
do not remain seated there
pensando que ya pasó.
thinking that it is already over.
No basta sólo el recuerdo,
The memory alone is not enough,
el canto no bastará.
the song will not be enough.
No basta sólo el lamento,
The lament alone is not enough,
miremos la realidad.
let us look at reality.
Quizás mañana o pasado
Perhaps tomorrow or the day after
o bien, en un tiempo más,
or well, at a later time,
la historia que han escuchado
the story that you have heard
de nuevo sucederá.
will happen again.
Es Chile un país tan largo,
Chile is such a long country,
mil cosas pueden pasar
a thousand things can happen
si es que no nos preparamos
if we do not prepare ourselves
resueltos para luchar.
determined to fight.
Tenemos razones puras,
We have pure reasons,
tenemos por qué pelear.
we have a reason to fight.
Tenemos las manos duras,
We have hardened hands,
tenemos con qué ganar.
we have what it takes to win.
Unámonos como hermanos
Let us unite as brothers
que nadie nos vencerá.
so that no one can defeat us.
Si quieren esclavizarnos,
If they want to enslave us,
jamás lo podrán lograr.
they will never be able to achieve it.
La tierra será de todos
The land will belong to everyone
también será nuestro el mar.
the sea will also be ours.
Justicia habrá para todos
There will be justice for everyone
y habrá también libertad.
and there will also be freedom.
Luchemos por los derechos
Let us fight for the rights
que todos deben tener.
that everyone should have.
Luchemos por lo que es nuestro,
Let us fight for what is ours,
de nadie más ha de ser.
it should not belong to anyone else.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Luis Advis, Quilapayún
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