A las barricadas
RESISTENCIA ACTIVA Lyrics
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nubes oscuras nos impiden ver.
Aunque nos espere el dolor y la muerte
contra el enemigo nos llama el deber.
El bien mas preciado
es la libertad
hay que defenderla
Alza la bandera revolucionaria
que llevara al pueblo a la emancipacion
En pie obrero a la batalla
hay que derrocar a la reaccion
A las Barricadas!
A las Barricadas!
por el triunfo
de la Confederacion.
The lyrics of “A las barricadas” by Resistencia Activa, is a call to the people to defend their right to freedom and to fight against the enemy. The opening lines, “Negras tormentas agitan los aires, nubes oscuras nos impiden ver” suggest the difficult and chaotic times that people are living in, where the air is filled with dark clouds that obscure their view. Despite the suffering and even the possibility of death, the song implores people to take up arms and defend their cause. The lines, “El bien mas preciado es la libertad, hay que defenderla con fe y con valor” means that freedom is the most precious possession anyone can have and it’s worth fighting for with all strength and courage.
The chorus of the song, “A las Barricadas! A las Barricadas! por el triunfo de la Confederacion” basically means the call is to every working-class member to take to the streets, build barricades against the enemy, and fight for their freedom. The reference to the Confederation suggests an underlying socialist or anarchist ideology present in the song. The song calls for a united front among the working class to defeat the reactionaries, and in doing so, bring about the people's emancipation.
Line by Line Meaning
Negras tormentas agitan los aires
Dark storms stir up the air, symbolizing the chaos and turmoil in society.
Nubes oscuras nos impiden ver.
The dark clouds hinder our vision, implying an obscured future due to the opposing forces at play.
Aunque nos espere el dolor y la muerte
Even if pain and death await us, the cause is worth fighting for.
Contra el enemigo nos llama el deber.
We are duty-bound to face and resist our enemies.
El bien mas preciado es la libertad
The most valuable asset is freedom, as it represents the ability to live and act without hindrance or oppression.
Hay que defenderla con fe y con valor.
We must protect it at all costs with faith and courage, symbolizing the need to act despite fear and uncertainty.
Alza la bandera revolucionaria
Raise the banner of the revolution, a call to action for those who believe in change and a new order.
Que llevara al pueblo a la emancipacion
This movement will lead the people towards emancipation, which refers to freedom from oppression and domination.
En pie obrero a la batalla
The working class must rise and fight, indicating the need for collective action and solidarity.
Hay que derrocar a la reaccion
The reactionary forces (those who seek to preserve the status quo) must be overthrown in order to achieve the revolution.
A las Barricadas!
To the barricades! A call to action, to rise against the opposing forces.
Por el triunfo de la Confederacion.
In pursuit of success for the Confederation, or any group seeking a new order or society.
Contributed by Adrian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.