In this village breeds conspiracy
There are strange movements in the streets
In the church, in brothels, on the bridges
They are cursing the oversea Queen

Mouth by mouth and ear by ear it spreads
Uprising, sedition
The dream to bring this realm down
And break the chains, crack the shackles our liberty

They are farmers, priest and militarians
Some are poets, all man of pride
They're aware of the risks and the punishments
They should pay with life for their crimes

Opulence no more, the mines were dry
No more gold, neither diamonds or wealth
What was left behind, Queen's appetite
T'was insatiable, rude and selfish

Broken bones was a penalty for some
The gallows, the fate of others
But despite of it all grew the movement
The liberty's project rises!

Set this land free from Portugal
Spread the rumours, there will be fight!
Riots, rebellion
Empire's fall
The dream of one bravest amongst all
The daring knight who enticed the crowd
Freedom albeit late! For us all!

Unexpected visit on the palace
A traitor reports all the scheme
A suspicious governor and his tricks
Pretends to be shocked, but relieved

Persecution, torture & exile
Forgiveness to all, but one
Who's sentenced to be hanged
Then dismembered
Even so, faced his fate with pride

Set this land free from Portugal
Spread the rumours, there will be fight!
Riots, rebellion
Empire's fall
The dream of one bravest amongst all
The daring knight who enticed the crowd
Freedom albeit late! For us all!