We'll start with Canada:
O Canada!
Our home and native land! <--- Beothuks, lol. Also, Saskatchawan.
True patriot love in all thy sons command. <--- May not apply outside of Hamilton.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise, <--- Rise what? Where? Its Goddamn Canada.
The True North strong and free! <--- Unlike the fake-ass North in Russia and Denmark, etc.
From far and wide, <--- Far and wide is their national product. Miles and miles of miles and miles.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. <--- Against WHO? Are the Lapps invading again?
God keep our land glorious and free! <--- For a given value of "free". IE, not offensive or anything.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. <--- See above.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. <--- See above.
Quote from: Suu on September 16, 2013, 10:23:24 PM
Those fucking "Free" Canuckistani igloo-heads have a shitty postal service. Worse than ours. It took me 2 weeks to get in something from TORONTO. I could DRIVE to Toronto in 12 hours, damnit.
They should have put something in their anthem about that.
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Quote from: Suu on September 16, 2013, 10:26:20 PM
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 16, 2013, 10:24:20 PM
Quote from: Suu on September 16, 2013, 10:23:24 PM
Those fucking "Free" Canuckistani igloo-heads have a shitty postal service. Worse than ours. It took me 2 weeks to get in something from TORONTO. I could DRIVE to Toronto in 12 hours, damnit.
They should have put something in their anthem about that.
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~_~
Continue.
Thanks.
Can I get a thread split, please? I wanted to have fun with this, not provide yet another fucking blog.
Goddammit.
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 16, 2013, 10:20:55 PM
We'll start with Canada:
O Canada!
Our home and native land! <--- Beothuks, lol. Also, Saskatchawan.
True patriot love in all thy sons command. <--- May not apply outside of Hamilton.
With glowing hearts we see thee rise, <--- Rise what? Where? Its Goddamn Canada.
The True North strong and free! <--- Unlike the fake-ass North in Russia and Denmark, etc.
From far and wide, <--- Far and wide is their national product. Miles and miles of miles and miles.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. <--- Against WHO? Are the Lapps invading again?
God keep our land glorious and free! <--- For a given value of "free". IE, not offensive or anything.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. <--- See above.
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. <--- See above.
:lulz:
Someone post their country's anthem's lyrics, and I'll explain things.
In English, please. I don't understand Belgian.
Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
For the UK spags:
God save our gracious Queen,
long live our noble Queen,
God save the Queen!
Send her victorious,
happy and glorious,
long to reign over us,
God save the Queen!
Thy choicest gifts in store
on her be pleased to pour,
long may she reign:
may she defend our laws,
and ever give us cause
to sing with heart and voice
God save the Queen!
Nor on this land alone,
but be God's mercies known
from shore to shore:
Lord, make the nations see
that men should brothers be,
and form one family
the wide world o'er.
Actually, reading it, I don't think it needs translating. It already pretty much literally explains America: We will bomb everything and fuck you up.
Quote from: What The Fox Say on September 16, 2013, 10:38:40 PM
Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
You left a verse out. But hang on...
ETA: Meeting in 10 minutes, but holy shit, can I do something with this.
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 16, 2013, 10:42:03 PM
Quote from: What The Fox Say on September 16, 2013, 10:38:40 PM
Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
You left a verse out. But hang on...
It's the 1904 version, which already seems quite long enough.
Quote from: What The Fox Say on September 16, 2013, 10:40:12 PM
Actually, reading it, I don't think it needs translating. It already pretty much literally explains America: We will bomb everything and fuck you up.
And it was written by a non-combatant who was on a prison ship in the harbor, safely out of range.
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 16, 2013, 10:46:30 PM
Quote from: What The Fox Say on September 16, 2013, 10:40:12 PM
Actually, reading it, I don't think it needs translating. It already pretty much literally explains America: We will bomb everything and fuck you up.
And it was written by a non-combatant who was on a prison ship in the harbor, safely out of range.
Exactly.
AMERICA, FUCK YEAH!
Quote from: What The Fox Say on September 16, 2013, 10:43:08 PM
It's the 1904 version, which already seems quite long enough.
The last verse is ONLY sung at West Point.
Soldiers are we, whose lives are pledged to Ireland
Some have come from a land beyond the wave,
Sworn to be free,
no more our ancient sireland
Shall shelter the despot or the slave;
tonight we man the Bearna Baoghal <-- Gap of danger)
In Erin's cause.
come woe or weal;
'Mid cannon's roar and rifle's peal
We'll chant a soldier's song.
Yes, we love this country Which rises up,
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes.
Love it, love it and think
About our mothers and fathers
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams to our earth,
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams, sends dreams to our earth.
Norseman, in house and cabin,
Thank your great God!
It was His will to protect the country
Although things looked dark.
While fathers fought
And mothers cried,
Our Lord quietly opened the way
So that we won our right.
Our Lord quietly opened the way
So that we won, we won our right.
Yes, we love this country
Which rises up,
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes.
And as our fathers' struggle has raised it
From distress to victory,
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace.
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace, its peace.
Quote from: What The Fox Say on September 16, 2013, 11:40:54 PM
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 16, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Quote from: What The Fox Say on September 16, 2013, 10:43:08 PM
It's the 1904 version, which already seems quite long enough.
The last verse is ONLY sung at West Point.
Ah, OK.
I'm a moron. You DID include the last verse, and somehow I looked right past it.
:lulz:
I have no excuse, no reason for that at all.
I see both Nigel and Faust have beaten me to it, so let me introduce to you the state song for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, written in 1966 and codified by the General Court in 1981 :lulz: :
All hail to Massachusetts, the land of the free and the brave!
For Bunker Hill and Charlestown, and flag we love to wave;
For Lexington and Concord, and the shot heard 'round the world;
All hail to Massachusetts, we'll keep her flag unfurled.
She stands upright for freedom's light that shines from sea to sea;
All hail to Massachusetts! Our country 'tis of thee!
All hail to grand old Bay State, the home of the bean and the cod,
Where pilgrims found a landing and gave their thanks to God.
A land of opportunity in the good old U.S.A.
Where men live long and prosper, and people come to stay.
Don't sell her short but learn to court her industry and stride;
All hail to grand old Bay State! The land of pilgrim's pride!
All hail to Massachusetts, renowned in the Hall of Fame!
How proudly wave her banners emblazoned with her name!
In unity and brotherhood, sons and daughters go hand in hand;
All hail to Massachusetts, there is no finer land!
It's M-A-S-S-A-C-H-U-S-E-T-T-S.
All hail to Massachusetts! All hail! All hail! All hail!
Yes, we love this country Which rises up, <--- What is up with you and the damn Canucks rising up?
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes. <--- Mild exaggeration, I think.
Love it, love it and think <--- Pervert beardos.
About our mothers and fathers <--- See above.
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams to our earth,
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams, sends dreams to our earth. <--- I have NO idea what the hell those 4 lines mean. WTF?
Norseman, in house and cabin, <--- Do you really need both?
Thank your great God! <--- Björn Ulvaeus?
It was His will to protect the country <--- Except for that little thing in the 1940s.
Although things looked dark. <--- That's because you're above the Arctic Circle. It's dark 6 months each year.
While fathers fought <--- If they gave both teams a puck, that wouldn't happen.
And mothers cried, <--- Mommy cries because you're bad.
Our Lord quietly opened the way <--- Benny Andersson?
So that we won our right. <--- Right to what?
Our Lord quietly opened the way <--- Frida Lyngstad?
So that we won, we won our right. <--- Goddammit, be more specific! RIGHT TO WHAT?
Yes, we love this country <--- Except the Death Metal guys. They aren't allowed to love ANYTHING. EVER.
Which rises up, <--- You and the fucking Canadians have to knock this off. Nail the fucking thing down.
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes. <--- Hundreds, tops.
And as our fathers' struggle has raised it <--- If you'd stop raising the damn thing and get jobs...
From distress to victory, <--- ...None of this would be necessary!
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace. <--- Dick Cheney?
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace, its peace. <--- George Bush?
QuoteWhere men live long and prosper, and people come to stay.
Right. Leonard Nimoy is from Mattapan. Though, if that's the reference, the anthem must have been written very shortly after Star Trek started airing.
China's Anthem:
March of the Volunteers
Arise! All those who don't want to be slaves!
Let our flesh and blood forge our new Great Wall!
As the Chinese nation has arrived at its most perilous time.
Every person is forced to expel his/her very last roar.
Arise! Arise! Arise!
Our million hearts beating as one,
Brave the enemy's fire, March on!
Brave the enemy's fire, March on!
March on! March on! On!
How that doesn't bring a tear to my eye, I'll never know. :lol:
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 17, 2013, 03:37:58 AM
Yes, we love this country Which rises up, <--- What is up with you and the damn Canucks rising up?
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes. <--- Mild exaggeration, I think.
Love it, love it and think <--- Pervert beardos.
About our mothers and fathers <--- See above.
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams to our earth,
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams, sends dreams to our earth. <--- I have NO idea what the hell those 4 lines mean. WTF?
Norseman, in house and cabin, <--- Do you really need both?
Thank your great God! <--- Björn Ulvaeus?
It was His will to protect the country <--- Except for that little thing in the 1940s.
Although things looked dark. <--- That's because you're above the Arctic Circle. It's dark 6 months each year.
While fathers fought <--- If they gave both teams a puck, that wouldn't happen.
And mothers cried, <--- Mommy cries because you're bad.
Our Lord quietly opened the way <--- Benny Andersson?
So that we won our right. <--- Right to what?
Our Lord quietly opened the way <--- Frida Lyngstad?
So that we won, we won our right. <--- Goddammit, be more specific! RIGHT TO WHAT?
Yes, we love this country <--- Except the Death Metal guys. They aren't allowed to love ANYTHING. EVER.
Which rises up, <--- You and the fucking Canadians have to knock this off. Nail the fucking thing down.
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes. <--- Hundreds, tops.
And as our fathers' struggle has raised it <--- If you'd stop raising the damn thing and get jobs...
From distress to victory, <--- ...None of this would be necessary!
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace. <--- Dick Cheney?
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace, its peace. <--- George Bush?
:lulz:
God of Nations at Thy feet,
In the bonds of love we meet,
Hear our voices, we entreat,
God defend our free land.
Guard Pacific's triple star
From the shafts of strife and war,
Make her praises heard afar,
God defend New Zealand.
Men of every creed and race,
Gather here before Thy face,
Asking Thee to bless this place,
God defend our free land.
From dissension, envy, hate,
And corruption guard our state,
Make our country good and great,
God defend New Zealand.
Peace, not war, shall be our boast,
But, should foes assail our coast,
Make us then a mighty host,
God defend our free land.
Lord of battles in Thy might,
Put our enemies to flight,
Let our cause be just and right,
God defend New Zealand.
Let our love for Thee increase,
May Thy blessings never cease,
Give us plenty, give us peace,
God defend our free land.
From dishonour and from shame,
Guard our country's spotless name,
Crown her with immortal fame,
God defend New Zealand.
May our mountains ever be
Freedom's ramparts on the sea,
Make us faithful unto Thee,
God defend our free land.
Guide her in the nations' van,
Preaching love and truth to man,
Working out Thy glorious plan,
God defend New Zealand.
March of the Volunteers
Arise! All those who don't want to be slaves! <--- WHAT IS UP WITH ALL THE LEVITATING COUNTRIES?
Let our flesh and blood forge our new Great Wall! <--- Ew. Just ew.
As the Chinese nation has arrived at its most perilous time. <--- Well, that's encouraging.
Every person is forced to expel his/her very last roar. <--- ON WHAT GROUNDS?
Arise! Arise! Arise! <--- NO, LEAVE THE FUCKING THING ON THE GROUND WHERE IT BELONGS.
Our million hearts beating as one, <--- What about the other 1,499,000,000? What do they do?
Brave the enemy's fire, March on! <--- Guy saying this is safe in a bunker somewhere.
Brave the enemy's fire, March on!
March on! March on! On! <--- Two by two into the ocean, line never ends, etc.
It seems like a lot of these anthems are:
"We're totally peace-loving democratic people. And we will totally kill you."
Especially when taking Ireland, Norway and New Zealand into account.
More tomorrow.
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 17, 2013, 03:56:38 AM
March of the Volunteers
Arise! All those who don't want to be slaves! <--- WHAT IS UP WITH ALL THE LEVITATING COUNTRIES?
Let our flesh and blood forge our new Great Wall! <--- Ew. Just ew.
As the Chinese nation has arrived at its most perilous time. <--- Well, that's encouraging.
Every person is forced to expel his/her very last roar. <--- ON WHAT GROUNDS?
Arise! Arise! Arise! <--- NO, LEAVE THE FUCKING THING ON THE GROUND WHERE IT BELONGS.
Our million hearts beating as one, <--- What about the other 1,499,000,000? What do they do?
Brave the enemy's fire, March on! <--- Guy saying this is safe in a bunker somewhere.
Brave the enemy's fire, March on!
March on! March on! On! <--- Two by two into the ocean, line never ends, etc.
Fantastic! :lulz:
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 17, 2013, 03:56:38 AM
March of the Volunteers
Arise! All those who don't want to be slaves! <--- WHAT IS UP WITH ALL THE LEVITATING COUNTRIES?
Let our flesh and blood forge our new Great Wall! <--- Ew. Just ew.
As the Chinese nation has arrived at its most perilous time. <--- Well, that's encouraging.
Every person is forced to expel his/her very last roar. <--- ON WHAT GROUNDS?
Arise! Arise! Arise! <--- NO, LEAVE THE FUCKING THING ON THE GROUND WHERE IT BELONGS.
Our million hearts beating as one, <--- What about the other 1,499,000,000? What do they do?
Brave the enemy's fire, March on! <--- Guy saying this is safe in a bunker somewhere.
Brave the enemy's fire, March on!
March on! March on! On! <--- Two by two into the ocean, line never ends, etc.
:lulz:
ARRIBA AMIGOS!
Mexicans, at the cry of war
Make ready the steel and the bridle
And let the earth shake to the core
At the roar of the cannon
And let the earth shake to the core
At the roar of the cannon
Gird, oh country, your brow with olive oil
Given by the divine archangel of peace
Since your eternal destiny was written in heaven
by the finger of God
But should a foreign enemy
Profane your ground with their sole
Think, oh beloved country, that heaven
Has given you a soldier in every son
Dear homeland! Dear homeland!
Your children swear
To exhale breath in your cause
If the bugle in its belligerent (warlike) tone
Summons them to fight with courage
You will get the olive garlands!
They will have a memory of glory!
You will get a laurel of victory!
They will have a tomb of honor!
http://lyricstranslate.com
http://lyricstranslate.com
Quote from: Reverend What's His Bear on September 17, 2013, 05:07:41 AM
ARRIBA AMIGOS!
:tgrr:
LEAVE.
THE.
FUCKING.
THING.
ON.
THE.
GROUND.
WHERE GOD PUT IT.
LOL
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 17, 2013, 03:28:48 AM
Quote from: What The Fox Say on September 16, 2013, 11:40:54 PM
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 16, 2013, 10:49:00 PM
Quote from: What The Fox Say on September 16, 2013, 10:43:08 PM
It's the 1904 version, which already seems quite long enough.
The last verse is ONLY sung at West Point.
Ah, OK.
I'm a moron. You DID include the last verse, and somehow I looked right past it.
:lulz:
I have no excuse, no reason for that at all.
:lol:
I was confused, but I totally believed you.
Quote from: Twigel on September 17, 2013, 03:57:00 AM
It seems like a lot of these anthems are:
"We're totally peace-loving democratic people. And we will totally kill you."
Especially when taking Ireland, Norway and New Zealand into account.
Mexico cuts straight to "we will fucking kill you."
Quote from: Pæs on September 17, 2013, 08:04:53 AM
Quote from: Twigel on September 17, 2013, 03:57:00 AM
It seems like a lot of these anthems are:
"We're totally peace-loving democratic people. And we will totally kill you."
Especially when taking Ireland, Norway and New Zealand into account.
Mexico cuts straight to "we will fucking kill you."
:lulz:
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Quote from: Cain on September 17, 2013, 08:32:58 AM
Australia's official national anthem is fairly lame:
Australians all let us rejoice,
For we are young and free where "Australian" does not include the elderly or the oppressed aboriginal population;
We've golden soil and wealth for toil that's right, sandy and lots of hard work;
Our home is girt by sea which is fortunate because;
Our land abounds in nature's poisonous "gifts"
Of beauty rich and rare and extremely poisonous;
In history's page, let every stage
Advance Australia Fair to whites.
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair to whites.
Beneath our radiant Southern Cross (look at the stars, they draw the attention away from the spiders and snakes and locals
We'll toil with hearts and hands; more hard work
To make this Commonwealth of ours
Renowned of all the lands;
For those who've come across the seas as prisoners
We've boundless plains to share; GET YOUR SCORCHING SUNNY PLAINS HERE
With courage let us all combine
To Advance Australia Fair. for whites
In joyful strains then let us sing,
Advance Australia Fair. for whites
Quote from: Dirty Old Uncle Roger on September 17, 2013, 03:37:58 AM
Yes, we love this country Which rises up, <--- What is up with you and the damn Canucks rising up?
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes. <--- Mild exaggeration, I think.
Love it, love it and think <--- Pervert beardos.
About our mothers and fathers <--- See above.
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams to our earth,
And the saga of past ages
That sends dreams, sends dreams to our earth. <--- I have NO idea what the hell those 4 lines mean. WTF?
Norseman, in house and cabin, <--- Do you really need both?
Thank your great God! <--- Björn Ulvaeus?
It was His will to protect the country <--- Except for that little thing in the 1940s.
Although things looked dark. <--- That's because you're above the Arctic Circle. It's dark 6 months each year.
While fathers fought <--- If they gave both teams a puck, that wouldn't happen.
And mothers cried, <--- Mommy cries because you're bad.
Our Lord quietly opened the way <--- Benny Andersson?
So that we won our right. <--- Right to what?
Our Lord quietly opened the way <--- Frida Lyngstad?
So that we won, we won our right. <--- Goddammit, be more specific! RIGHT TO WHAT?
Yes, we love this country <--- Except the Death Metal guys. They aren't allowed to love ANYTHING. EVER.
Which rises up, <--- You and the fucking Canadians have to knock this off. Nail the fucking thing down.
Rugged and weathered, above the sea,
With its thousands of homes. <--- Hundreds, tops.
And as our fathers' struggle has raised it <--- If you'd stop raising the damn thing and get jobs...
From distress to victory, <--- ...None of this would be necessary!
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace. <--- Dick Cheney?
We also, when called upon,
Will strike a blow for its peace, its peace. <--- George Bush?
:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
I think the French have it figured out (you can skip the verses in between the ~~~~, apparently they aren't sung as part of the anthem today):
Let's go children of the fatherland,
The day of glory has arrived!
Against us tyranny's
Bloody flag is raised! (repeat)
In the countryside, do you hear
The roaring of these fierce soldiers?
They come right to our arms
To slit the throats of our sons, our friends!
Grab your weapons, citizens!
Form your batallions!
Let us march! Let us march!
May impure blood
Water our fields!
~~~~
This horde of slaves, traitors, plotting kings,
What do they want?
For whom these vile shackles,
These long-prepared irons? (repeat)
Frenchmen, for us, oh! what an insult!
What emotions that must excite!
It is us that they dare to consider
Returning to ancient slavery!
What! These foreign troops
Would make laws in our home!
What! These mercenary phalanxes
Would bring down our proud warriors! (repeat)
Good Lord! By chained hands
Our brows would bend beneath the yoke!
Vile despots would become
The masters of our fate!
Tremble, tyrants! and you, traitors,
The disgrace of all groups,
Tremble! Your parricidal plans
Will finally pay the price! (repeat)
Everyone is a soldier to fight you,
If they fall, our young heros,
France will make more,
Ready to battle you!
Frenchmen, as magnanimous warriors,
Bear or hold back your blows!
Spare these sad victims,
Regretfully arming against us. (repeat)
But not these bloodthirsty despots,
But not these accomplices of Bouillé,
All of these animals who, without pity,
Tear their mother's breast to pieces!
~~~~
Sacred love of France,
Lead, support our avenging arms!
Liberty, beloved Liberty,
Fight with your defenders! (repeat)
Under our flags, let victory
Hasten to your manly tones!
May your dying enemies
See your triumph and our glory!
We will enter the pit
When our elders are no longer there;
There, we will find their dust
And the traces of their virtues. (repeat)
Much less eager to outlive them
Than to share their casket,
We will have the sublime pride
Of avenging them or following them!
Dutch National Anthem: Het Wilhelmus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Het_Wilhelmus). (Holy crap, that is long, never knew that)
William of Nassau
am I, of German blood.
Loyal to the fatherland
I will remain until I die.
A prince of Orange
am I, free and fearless.
The king of Spain
I have always honoured.
To live in fear of God
I have always attempted.
Because of this I was ousted
bereft of my land and my people.
But God will direct me
like a good instrument.
So that I may return
to my domain.
Hold on my subjects,
who are honest by nature.
God will not abandon you
even though you now are in despair.
He who tries to live piously,
must pray to God day and night,
that He will give me strength
that I may help you.
My life and fortune altogether
I have not spared you.
My brothers high in rank
have shown you this as well:
Count Adolf died
in battle in Frisia
His soul in eternal life
awaits the final judgement.
Noble and high-born,
of imperial descent,
Chosen a prince of the empire,
Like a pious Christian,
for the honoured word of God,
I have without hesitation
like a fearless hero,
ventured my own noble blood.
My shield and reliance
are you, o God my Lord.
It is you on whom I want to rely,
never leave me again.
[Grant] that I may remain brave,
your servant for always,
and [may] defeat the tyranny,
which pierces my heart.
From all those that burden me
and are my pursuers,
my God, do save
your loyal servant.
That they may not surprise me
with their wicked plans
nor wash their hands
in my innocent blood.
Like David, who was forced to flee
from Saul, the tyrant.
I had to sigh,
as did many other nobles.
But God raised him,
relieving him of despair,
and gave him a kingdom
very great in Israel.
After this sourness I will receive
from God my Lord the sweetness
For that longs so much
my noble mind
which is that I may die
with honour in the fields,
and gain an eternal realm
as a faithful hero.
Nothing makes me pity so much
in my adversity,
then that are seen to be impoverishing
the good lands of the King
That you are molested by the Spaniards,
O Noble Netherlands sweet,
when I think of that,
my noble heart bleeds.
Seated [on horseback] like a prince,
with my armed forces,
Defied by the tyrant,
I awaited the battle.
Those dug in at Maastricht
were afraid of my might
People saw my horsemen ride
bravely through the fields.
If it had been the Lord's will,
at the time,
I would have gladly relieved
you of this heavy tempest.
But the Lord above,
who rules all,
He who we should always praise,
did not desire so.
By a Christian mood was driven
My princely heart
Steadfast remained
my heart in adversity
To the Lord I prayed,
from the bottom of my heart,
that He may save my cause,
and proclaim my innocence.
Farewell, my poor sheep,
who are in deep despair.
Your shepherd will not sleep,
even though you are now dispersed.
Turn to God,
accept his curing word.
Live as a good Christian;
soon, it will be finished here .
I want to confess to God,
and to his great power
that I have never
despised the King.
except that to God the Lord,
the highest Majesty
I've been obedient
in justice.
(http://www.nabvetscolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/coffin03.gif)
What ever happened to predictability?
The milkman, the paperboy, evening TV.
Everywhere you look , everywhere you go (there's a heart).
There's a heart
A hand to hold onto.
Everywhere you look , everywhere you go.
There's a face
Of somebody who needs you.
Evey where you look,
When you're lost out there and you're all alone,
A light is waiting to carry you home,
Everywhere you look.
Everywhere you look.
*puts hand to ear*
What? That's not the National Anthem?
That's the theme song from Full House??
What the fuck, I thought they used the national anthem as their theme. No??? FUCK
THIS IS BULLSHIT, MY WHOLE FUCKING CHILDHOOD WAS A LIE
ATTN: ROGER
Texas, our Texas! All hail the mighty State!
Texas, our Texas! So wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, Withstanding ev'ry test;
O Empire wide and glorious, You stand supremely blest.
[Refrain] God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, Thro'out the ages long.
Texas, O Texas! Your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far.
Emblem of freedom! It sets our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.
[Refrain]
Texas, dear Texas! From tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes! We come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.
[Refrain]
Money is the anthem
Of success
So before we go out
What's your address?
I'm your national anthem
God, you're so handsome
Take me to the Hamptons
Bugatti Veyron
He loves to romance 'em,
Reckless abandon,
Holdin' me for ransom,
Upper echelon.
He says to "be cool" but,
I don't know how yet.
Wind in my hair,
Hand on the back of my neck.
I said, "Can we party later on?"
He said, "Yes, yes." (Yes.)
Tell me I'm your National Anthem.
(Ooh, yeah, baby, bow down,)
(Making me so wow, wow.)
Tell me I'm your National Anthem.
(Sugar, sugar, how now,)
(Take your body down town.)
Red, white, blue's in the skies,
Summer's in the air and baby,
Heaven's in your eyes.
I'm your National Anthem.
Money is the reason,
We exist.
Everybody knows it,
It's a fact. Kiss, kiss.
I sing the National Anthem,
While I'm standing,
Over your body,
Hold you like a python.
And you can't keep your hands off.
Me, or your pants on.
See what you've done to me?
Give me Chevron.
You said to "be cool" but,
I'm already coolest.
I said to "get real",
Don't you know who you're dealing with?
Um, do you think you'll buy me,
Lots of diamonds? (Yes, I also brought my gun)
Tell me I'm your National Anthem.
(Ooh, yeah, baby, bow down,)
(Making me so wow, wow.)
Tell me I'm your National Anthem.
(Sugar, sugar, how now,)
(Take your body down town.)
Red, white, blue's in the skies,
Summer's in the air and baby,
Heaven's in your eyes.
I'm your National Anthem.
It's a love story for the new age,
For the six page,
Want a quick, sick rampage?
Wining and dining, drinking and driving,
Excessive buying, overdosin', dyin',
On our drugs and our love,
And our dreams and our rage.
Blurring the lines,
Between real and the fake.
Dark and lonely,
I need somebody to hold me.
We will do very well,
I can tell, I can tell,
Keep my safe in his bell,
Tower, hotel.
Money is the anthem,
Of success.
So put on mascara,
And your party dress.
I'm your National Anthem,
Boy, put your hands up,
Give me a standing ovation.
Boy, you have landed,
Babe, in the land of,
Sweetness and danger,
Queen of Saigon.
Tell me I'm your National Anthem.
(Ooh, yeah, baby, bow down,)
(Making me so wow, wow.)
Tell me I'm your National Anthem.
(Sugar, sugar, how now,)
(Take your body down town.)
Red, white, blue's in the skies,
Summer's in the air and baby,
Heaven's in your eyes.
I'm your National Anthem.
Money is the anthem,
God, you're so handsome.
Money is the anthem,
Of success (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roNGHinEuBE)
Land of the Empire Builders,
Land of the Golden West;
Conquered and held by free men,
Fairest and the best.
Onward and upward ever,
Forward and on, and on;
Hail to thee, Land of Heroes,
My Oregon.
Land of the rose and sunshine
Land of the summer's breeze;
Laden with health and vigor,
Fresh from the Western seas.
Blest by the blood of martyrs,
Land of the setting sun;
Hail to thee, Land of Promise,
My Oregon.
I think this is the national anthem of Disneyland:
CHORUS
When der fuehrer says we is de master race
We heil heil right in der fueher's face
Not to love der fuehrer is a great disgrace
So we heil heil right in der fuehrer's face
When Herr Goebbels says we own the world and space
We heil heil right in Herr Goebbels' face
When Herr Goring says they'll never bomb dis place
We heil heil right in Herr Goring's face
Are we not he supermen Aryan pure supermen
Ja we are the supermen (super duper supermen)
Is this Nazi land so good
Would you leave it if you could
Ja this Nazi land is good
We would leave it if we could
We bring the world to order
Heil Hitler's world to order
Everyone of foreign race
Will love der fuehrer's face
When we bring to the world dis order
CHORUS
INSTRUMENTAL INTERLUDE
CHORUS (slows down like a dying tape cassette on the last line)
I honestly had NO idea that the Star Spangled Banner had more than that very first verse... I feel like a n00b in North America.
Quote from: Hoopla on September 19, 2013, 01:39:37 PM
I honestly had NO idea that the Star Spangled Banner had more than that very first verse... I feel like a n00b in North America.
Well, contrary to the belief of the people of the United States, you DO live in, you know,
a different country.