The Hino da Independência (Portuguese for Independence Anthem) is a Brazilian official patriotic song commemorating the country's declaration of independence from Portugal. The anthem was composed in 1822 by Emperor Pedro I, the lead figure in the country's struggle for independence. It was used as the Brazilian national anthem until 1831. The song remains in use today as a patriotic song.
Lyrics:
Já podeis da Pátria filhos
Ver contente a Mãe gentil;
Já raiou a Liberdade
No Horizonte do Brasil
Já raiou a Liberdade
Já raiou a Liberdade
No Horizonte do Brasil
Brava Gente Brasileira
Longe vá, temor servil;
Ou ficar a Pátria livre,
Ou morrer pelo Brasil.
Ou ficar a Pátria livre,
Ou morrer pelo Brasil.
English translation:
Already can you, sons of the Fatherland,
See your gentle mother happy.
Liberty has already risen
At Brazil's horizon.
Liberty has already risen
Liberty has already risen
At Brazil's horizon.
Brave Brazilian people!
Far begone, slavery's fear!
Either keep the Fatherland free,
Or die for Brazil.
Either keep the Fatherland free,
Or die for Brazil.
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