Marcha por la Unidad
Quilapayún Lyrics


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Un grito gigante surge ya
el clamor de la unidad.
Nos llama la patria, hay que luchar
por la vida y por la libertad.

Que todas las manos se unan ya,
compañero a tu lugar.
El frente patriota hay que forjar
la victoria vamos a lograr.

Las fuerzas del odio pagarán
su castigo llegará.
Con el pueblo y sus banderas
la justicia se impondrá
por la patria liberada
por la felicidad.

El puño del pueblo se alzará
con banderas de igualdad.
Millones de voces gritarán
el futuro de fraternidad.

Soldados patriotas se unirán
al combate popular.




Y en las alamedas marcharán
en el día del triunfo final.

Overall Meaning

The song Marcha por la Unidad by Quilapayún is a powerful anthem that calls for unity among the people of their country to fight for their freedom and their lives. The opening lines portray a sense of urgency with the "gigantic shout" that is heard for "the clamor of unity." The people are called to unite and fight for their rights because their country is calling them to do so. The song speaks to the idea that fighting for one's country and freedom is a sign of patriotism, as it encourages the formation of a "patriotic front" that will lead them to victory.


The chorus of the song repeats the call for unity, asking that all hands join and work together. The song also highlights the fact that "the forces of hate will pay" for their actions, and justice will be served. The fight is not just for the sake of fighting or seeking power, but rather for creating a liberated nation that is happy and just.


Moreover, the song speaks to the hopes and aspirations of millions of people who desire a future that is based on a sense of fraternity and equality. The final lines of the song showcase the enthusiasm and energy that the people will bring to the fight. The people and the soldiers come together to march in the final victory. The song's message is clear that it takes unity and action to achieve freedom, justice, and a better future for all.


Line by Line Meaning

Un grito gigante surge ya
A giant shout is already rising up


el clamor de la unidad.
The cry for unity


Nos llama la patria, hay que luchar
Our homeland is calling us, we must fight


por la vida y por la libertad.
for life and for freedom


Que todas las manos se unan ya
Let all hands unite now


compañero a tu lugar.
Companion to your place


El frente patriota hay que forjar
The patriotic front must be forged


la victoria vamos a lograr.
We will achieve victory


Las fuerzas del odio pagarán
The forces of hate will pay


su castigo llegará.
Their punishment will arrive


Con el pueblo y sus banderas
With the people and their flags


la justicia se impondrá
Justice will prevail


por la patria liberada
For the liberated homeland


por la felicidad.
for happiness


El puño del pueblo se alzará
The fist of the people will rise


con banderas de igualdad.
with flags of equality


Millones de voces gritarán
Millions of voices will shout


el futuro de fraternidad.
the future of brotherhood


Soldados patriotas se unirán
Patriotic soldiers will unite


al combate popular.
to the popular struggle


Y en las alamedas marcharán
And they will march in the alleys


en el día del triunfo final.
on the day of final triumph.




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