Yo soy mexicano [English translation]

I am Mexican, my land is fearless,

I swear as a macho1 that there's no land

as beautiful and fearless as my own land.

I am a Mexican, and I say it with pride.

I was born despising both life and death,

and if I throw threats, I also hold them,

My pride is being a brave and tenacious charro2,

having my sombrero3 embroidered in silver.

so no one can tell me I am a coward,

Ridding my horse without a saddle,

but, above all, always being in love.

I am a troublemaker Mexican.

Lucky me, I'm Mexican.

Life has wanted that I'm everywhere

recognized for my bravery.

I am Mexican, I trust no one,

and, as Cuauhtémoc4, whenever I'm suffering,

I won't run away. I'll hold on and laugh.

I like my sombrero leaning on a side,

having a gun with deer antler hilt,

smoking chopped tobacco in a paper,

betting at roosters' fights, knowing I'm famous,

but, above all, always being in love.

I'm a troublemaker Mexican.

1. Very manly man2. Traditional Mexican horseman3. A big traditional hat4. Last tlatoani (emperor) of the Mexica empire, known for being tortured in multiple ways by spanish conquerors.

• Artist:Jorge Negrete