El Orgullo De Mi Patria Lyrics in English Carlos Vives

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song El Orgullo De Mi Patria by Carlos Vives from Spanish to English.

I know its face and I know its soul

That there's no kinder people that I've seen anywhere else

It's my town, it's my heritage

That gave me my flag

That brightens its life when on a Sunday it goes out for a stroll

It doesn't stay in its bed

You can see it in its drive

And even though dawn hasn't broken, very early it goes out to train

It's a noble warrior, a mountain falcon

That climbs fast and in the mountains you see it reign

I tell you that, I'm driven to tears

That's the thrill of being Colombian

Thank you, my beloved land, I give you thanks

Damn, my kid, and the whole homeland

There goes my kid standing on his bicycle

Damn, my kid crossed the finish line

I know that face, and I know its soul

That there's no kinder people that I've seen anywhere else

It's my town, it's my heritage

That gave me my flag

That brightens its life when on a Sunday it goes out for a stroll

I tell you that, I'm driven to tears

That's the thrill of being Colombian

Thank you, my beloved land, I give you thanks

Damn, my kid, and the whole homeland

There goes my kid standing on his bicycle

Damn, my kid crossed the finish line

Rolling Efraín "El Zipa" Forero

Ramón Hoyos and Cochise

Patrocinio and Oliverio

And the Little Bird flying

Condorito with Libardo

Lucho Herrera, Fabio Parra

Soler, Niño and Rigoberto

Serpa and Santiago Botero

And even Clavito rolled over

Maria Luisa and the Great Mariana

Sergio Luis, Pantano and Gaviria

And Dayer and Nairo Quintana

I tell you that, I'm driven to tears

That's the thrill of being Colombian

Thank you, my beloved land, I give you thanks

Damn, my kid, and the whole homeland

Listen, watch out, he's coming, and nobody get in the way

Damn, my kid crossed the finish line

Damn, my kid, and the whole homeland

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Andres Eduardo Castro, Carlos Alberto Vives, Carlos Ivan Florez Medina

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SONG MEANING

“El Orgullo De Mi Patria” is Carlos Vives’ joyful love-letter to Colombia. Through lively vallenato-rock rhythms, he paints a picture of a people who wake up early, lace up their shoes, and face the day with unbeatable optimism. The lyrics celebrate the warmth of Colombian communities, the colors of its flag, and the Sunday tradition of heading outdoors instead of staying in bed. Vives’ voice swells with emotion as he thanks his “tierra querida” for the spirit that makes every Colombian feel like family.

The song also shines a spotlight on Colombia’s legendary cyclists — from El Zipa Forero to Nairo Quintana. By listing their names like a victory roll call, Vives turns the track into a moving sports anthem that honors perseverance, courage, and national pride. Each chorus of “¡Caramba mi chino cruzó la meta!” captures the thrilling moment a rider crosses the finish line, inviting listeners to cheer along. In short, this song is a celebration of heritage, athletic heroes, and the contagious happiness of being Colombian.

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