SOMOS LA ROJA Lyrics in English by Maki, María Artés, Fernando Moreno
Ruja is a form of the verb rugir, which means "to roar". It's a powerful and evocative word that you might associate with a lion, but here it's used to describe the sound of a nation.
In this fiery football anthem, the line "Que ruja el pueblo con voz de batalla" translates to "Let the people roar with a battle voice!". It captures the immense passion and unity of the fans, whose collective cheer is as mighty as a roar, ready to support their team.
This song is a massive, passionate anthem for Spain's national football team, known as "La Roja" (The Red One). Maki, María Artés, and Fernando Moreno have created a track that's all about national pride and the unifying power of football. The lyrics describe a country completely united behind its team, from "Desde Huelva hasta Navarra" (From Huelva to Navarre), covering Spain from south to north. It's a song about pure dedication, both from the players who have "sudor en cada pase" (sweat in every pass) and the fans who support them "Bajo el sol o la tormenta" (Under the sun or the storm).
What makes this song so powerful is how it connects football to the very soul of Spain. It shouts that the team is "fuego" (fire) and "alma" (soul), especially when the classic Spanish guitar plays. The song builds an image of an entire nation holding its breath together, because "cuando el balón gira / ¡Todo un país suspira!" (when the ball turns / a whole country sighs!). It's a declaration of strength and resilience, insisting that "España no se rinde" (Spain doesn't give up) and warning the world to "¡Que tiemble el mundo, somos Roja!" (Let the world tremble, we are The Red One!).
