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19-04-2004 20:33 elinor1
6,657 posts	What your National Anthem is about?

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20-04-2004 17:42 salaam
15,547 posts	hmm like there's nothing better than Finland.
20-04-2004 20:47 king_gorack
450 posts	I think that England's National Anthem is actually God Save The Queen. Land of Hope and Glory is used where other British countries are also involved as far as I know.
20-04-2004 20:47 C4L
21,398 posts	about the queen!
20-04-2004 20:55 andro
43,215 posts	Gorack, on double checking I've found my original assessment of the national anthems of Britain to be correct
20-04-2004 21:03 frossen_muffin
1,757 posts	The Norwegian one is about..how we love Norway, and it's nature and how it has survived through the ages.. Translated, the first two verses are like this: Yes, we love this country Which looms up Rocky and weathered, above the sea With its thousand homes Love it, love it and think About our mothers and fathers And the sagas that send Dreams to our earth And the sagas that send Dreams to our earth This country was saved by Harald With his great effort This country was protected by Håkon Whilst Øyvind sung Olav painted the country With a cross of his blood From it's high Sverre spoke Against Rome From it's high Sverre spoke Against Rome Yeah, it sounds stupid in English O.o
20-04-2004 21:05 Daisuke
2,799 posts	something about God saving our queen? I'm really dumb
20-04-2004 21:06 DeathByMonkeys
24,877 posts	Star Spangled Banner, that be ours. And I can sing it in six different keys. What's really pathetic is that I know my state anthem as well...at least, I know the first verse and chorus.
20-04-2004 21:11 SPLIFFMAN
2,702 posts	no, god save the queen is definately only the British national anthem, not the English one. I was under the impression England's was "Jerusalem". But I might be wrong. You know, William Blake's poetry, set to music composed by Elgar. Its a gr8 patriotic tune.
23-04-2004 06:39 me_freake
277 posts	O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. *Interesting facts. Oh Canada was not offically made Canada's national anthem until July 1st, 1980- 100 years after it was first sung (june 24th, 1880). It was composed by Calixa Lavallée, who was Canada's "national musician"(he was asked to compose the msuci to go along with a poem that had been written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. in order to be preformed for St. Jean-Baptiste day) The offical version contains changes made in 1968. The original version was: O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love thou dost in us command. We see thee rising fair, dear land, The True North, strong and free; And stand on guard, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. O Canada! O Canada! O Canada! We stand on guard for thee. O Canada! We stand on guard for thee. O Canada! Where pines and maples grow. Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow. How dear to us thy broad domain, From East to Western Sea, Thou land of hope for all who toil! Thou True North, strong and free! O Canada! O Canada! etc. O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise, To keep thee steadfast through the years From East to Western Sea, Our own beloved native land! Our True North, strong and free! O Canada! O Canada! etc. Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer, Hold our dominion within thy loving care; Help us to find, O God, in thee A lasting, rich reward, As waiting for the Better Day, We ever stand on guard. O Canada! O Canada! etc. The french version of the offical anthem is: O Canada! Terre de nos aïeux, Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux! Car ton bras sait porter l'épée, Il sait porter la croix! Ton histoire est une épopée Des plus brillants exploits. Et ta valeur, de foi trempée, Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. Protégera nos foyers et nos droits. I'm including it b/c french is the national language alongside english and therefor should be included. Sorry for the long post, just find this interesting!! ~melissa
23-04-2004 06:42 AndyFnJ
5,439 posts	yeah, ours is about canada
26-01-2005 20:55 italian_boy_92
11,799 posts	Fratelli d'Italia, l'Italia s'è desta, dell'elmo di Scipio s'è cinta la testa. Dov'è la vittoria? Le porga la chioma, ché schiava di Roma Iddio la creò! Fratelli d'Italia, l'Italia s'è desta, dell'elmo di Scipio s'è cinta la testa. Dov'è la vittoria? Le porga la chioma, ché schiava di Roma Iddio la creò. Stringiamoci a corte, siam pronti alla morte, siam pronti alla morte, l'Italia chiamò! Stringiamoci a corte, siam pronti alla morte, siam pronti alla morte, l'Italia chiamò! Sì! Composed in 1847, this became the national anthem of Italy in 1946, with the birth of the Republic
26-01-2005 21:01 loopylaura33
272 posts	the english one is definately Land of Hope and Glory
26-01-2005 21:22 almightybob
3,000 posts	Flower of Scotland!! YAYYY!! My favourite line is "and sent them homewards, tae think again". Go us, we rock. Even the Romans feared us.
26-01-2005 21:24 C4L
21,398 posts	god saving the queen from something or other. it's great.
27-01-2005 03:12 MEade
224 posts	in mexico we have two national anthem, one talks about defending our lovely country from all the invasors, to keep fighting until the end and that god choose mexico to be like the cool one and the other is called "cielito lindo" is about a girl that comes form a mountain and its like the most beautiful in the world bla bla bla sorry about my english
27-01-2005 03:21 Playmate01
3,893 posts	Advance Aus Fair - Who knows. No-one sings the correct lyrics anyway we all just mutter under our breathe. We love our land.
27-01-2005 03:29 Angel_Gurl16
648 posts	Australians all let us rejoice For we are young and free We've golden soil and wealth for toil Our home is girt by sea Our land abounds in nature's gifts Of beauty rich and rare In history's page, let every stage Advance Australia Fair In joyful strains then let us sing Advance Australia Fair Beneath our radiant Southern Cross We'll toil with hearts and hands To make this Commonwealth of ours Renowned of all the lands For those who've come across the seas We've boundless plains to share With courage let us all combine To Advance Australia Fair In joyful strains then let us sing Advance Australia Fair
06-02-2005 02:24 grounded_angel
6,463 posts	Heróis do mar, nobre Povo, Nação valente, imortal Levantai hoje de novo O esplendor de Portugal! Entre as brumas da memória, Ó Pátria, sente-se a voz Dos teus egrégios avós, Que há-de guiar-te à vitória! Às armas, às armas! Sobre a terra, sobre o mar, Às armas, às armas! Pela Pátria lutar Contra os canhões marchar, marchar! "The portuguese national anthem is called "A Portuguesa" ("The Portuguese"). It was composed in 1891 when our country was going through difficult times and its pride and honour needed an incentive - that incentive was this song adopted by the revolutionaries. It became an anthem even when it was not, yet. Due to its popularity among the people and the actual meaning of the song and lyrics "A Portuguesa" was chosen, after the implementation of the Republic, in 1910 as the official portuguese national anthem. The national anthem represents the portuguese nation by remembering our ancestors and inciting the portuguese of our days to continue their work in making our country greater. It is a symbol of our country, of its culture and history. "A Portuguesa" was composed by Alfredo Keil and the lyrics were written by Henrique Lopes de Mendonça."
17-02-2005 19:56 Rise
566 posts	The English one is definatelty Land of Hope and Glory? When did this happen? Does the monachy know? No, God Save The Queen is the National Anthem of England and Great Britain. Scotland and Wales have their own aswell, but we poor Englanders dont. As moving as GSTQ is when sung with x-thousand others at a football stadium, I think we need our 'own' too. Perhaps keep GSTQ for the cross of St.George and give the Union Jack Rule Britannia?
12-03-2005 15:54 possum_03
1 posts	There is only one real National Anthem for the UK and that's 'God Save the Queen'. Not sure about Wales but in Scotland there isn't a 'proper' anthem, just songs that the people have adopted as a national anthem. Also in a nation vote they found out that people would rather have Auld Lang Sign(can't remember how to spell >. On another note, why do we want our national anthem about the Queen? And how we must wish for her safety? Yes she's probably a lovely old biddy but the majority don't give a toss about the Royal Family, they're more of a tourist attraction really
12-03-2005 16:54 danastasia
19,287 posts	Our national anthem is about a non-specific deity saving a pompous, titled monarch. Hurrah for England!
12-03-2005 16:55 PrincessIrish
11,808 posts	Amhrán na bhFiann it's a rebel song, wouldn't you know, I am Irish after all
12-03-2005 16:58 R3yn4
16 posts	My national anthem is Indonesia Raya... i don't think anyone here ever heard that song