Written by Valeriano Orobón Fernández in 1936, “To the Barricades” (“A las barricadas“) was one of the most popular anarcho-socialist ballad during the Spanish Civil War.
Lyrics
Black storms agitate the winds
Dark clouds won’t allow us to see
Though pain and death may await us,
Against the enemy by duty we are called.
The most precious good is liberty,
And it must be defended with faith and courage.
Raise the revolutionary flag which from triumph unceasingly bears us high
Worker, on your feet. To battle!
Reaction must be overthrown.
To the barricades, to the barricades!
For the triumph of the Confederation!