Who has the most rockin' national anthem?
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Who has the most rockin' national anthem?
I'm tempted to go with France, because "Les Marseilles" is fucking awesome, but there are some good historical ones out there too, "Internationale" is pretty good and I can say that its a huge pity that "Rule Britannia" isn't an official anthem...
As for our very own Australian anthem - alright, but it doesn't really make me feel that patriotic or uplifted.
As for our very own Australian anthem - alright, but it doesn't really make me feel that patriotic or uplifted.
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The USSR had a decent sounding anthem. I don't understand a word of it, but it sounds cool.
As for the Australian anthem, how many anthems have "girt" in it?
As for the Australian anthem, how many anthems have "girt" in it?
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The anthem is the one thing the Soviet Union got right.
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Ah, yes, the USSR's was good. But I'll always be a sucker for that star-spangled banner.
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USSR and Germany. I have them both on my playlist [seriously!].
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Always been rather partial to La Marseilles, but the Star Spangled Banner has a lot to say for itself too. And I can't stand our national anthem, we've got hundreds of patriotic songs which sound damn good, we're the nation that invented the national anthem - but that doesnt stop ours from being shite.
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What ALI_G said, word for word. USSR & Germany.
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Germany for sheer audacity.
USSR for intimidation.
Star Spangled Banner, because I'm an American, and it used to be a drinking song. I also like the fact that it dosen't mention US, USA, United States, America, or any othe name for the country in it.
O, Canada. It's the one I hear most often besides the SSB, and once upon a time at a Hockey game the lady singing the anthems forgot the words after "Our home and and native land."
USSR for intimidation.
Star Spangled Banner, because I'm an American, and it used to be a drinking song. I also like the fact that it dosen't mention US, USA, United States, America, or any othe name for the country in it.
O, Canada. It's the one I hear most often besides the SSB, and once upon a time at a Hockey game the lady singing the anthems forgot the words after "Our home and and native land."
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Col. Crackpot wrote:I'm very fond of the Irish National Anthem myself
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I really like the Russian one, has this pomp and impressiveness I associate with an anthem.
The Italian one is also pretty nice, a bit more light-footed than most.
Though, if Rule Brittania was a "real" national anthem, it would be it. Even is my mobile ring tone
And, well, German one just because I'm German
The Italian one is also pretty nice, a bit more light-footed than most.
Though, if Rule Brittania was a "real" national anthem, it would be it. Even is my mobile ring tone
And, well, German one just because I'm German
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USSR's. Sounds cliche to say at this point, but god damn, that was a fucking amazing piece of music. It made your heart beat in line
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OFFICIAL ENGLISH LYRICS
United Forever in Friendship and Labour,
Our mighty Republics will ever endure.
The Great Soviet Union will Live through the Ages.
The Dream of a People their fortress secure.
CHORUS:
Long Live our Soviet Motherland, built by the People's mighty hand.
Long Live our People, United and Free.
Strong in our Friendship tried by fire. Long may our Crimson Flag Inspire,
Shining in Glory for all Men to see.
Through Days dark and stormy where Great Lenin Lead us
Our Eyes saw the Bright Sun of Freedom above
and Stalin our Leader with Faith in the People,
Inspired us to Build up the Land that we Love.
CHORUS
We fought for the Future, destroyed the invader,
and Brought to our Homeland the Laurels of Fame.
Our Glory will live in the Memory of Nations
and All Generations will Honour Her Name.
CHORUS
http://david.national-anthems.net/sun-txt.htm
Could fgalkin or someone else supply the newest incarnation?
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
1. Germany, Germany above all
Above everything in the world
When, always, for protection and defense
Brothers stand together.
From the Maas to the Memel
From the Etsch to the Belt,
Germany, Germany above all
Above all in the world.
Germany, Germany above all
Above all in the world.
2. German women, German fidelity,
German wine and German song,
Shall retain, throughout the world,
Their old respected fame,
To inspire us to noble deeds
For the length of our lives.
German women, German fidelity,
German wine and German song.
German women, German fidelity,
German wine and German song.
*3. Unity and Right and Freedom
For the German Fatherland!
After these let us all strive
Brotherly with heart and hand!
Unity and Right and Freedom
Are the pledge of happiness.
Bloom in the splendour of this happiness,
Bloom, my German Fatherland!
Bloom in the splendour of this happiness,
Bloom, my German Fatherland!
Is it true that the 4th and 5th verses are illegal?
United Forever in Friendship and Labour,
Our mighty Republics will ever endure.
The Great Soviet Union will Live through the Ages.
The Dream of a People their fortress secure.
CHORUS:
Long Live our Soviet Motherland, built by the People's mighty hand.
Long Live our People, United and Free.
Strong in our Friendship tried by fire. Long may our Crimson Flag Inspire,
Shining in Glory for all Men to see.
Through Days dark and stormy where Great Lenin Lead us
Our Eyes saw the Bright Sun of Freedom above
and Stalin our Leader with Faith in the People,
Inspired us to Build up the Land that we Love.
CHORUS
We fought for the Future, destroyed the invader,
and Brought to our Homeland the Laurels of Fame.
Our Glory will live in the Memory of Nations
and All Generations will Honour Her Name.
CHORUS
http://david.national-anthems.net/sun-txt.htm
Could fgalkin or someone else supply the newest incarnation?
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
1. Germany, Germany above all
Above everything in the world
When, always, for protection and defense
Brothers stand together.
From the Maas to the Memel
From the Etsch to the Belt,
Germany, Germany above all
Above all in the world.
Germany, Germany above all
Above all in the world.
2. German women, German fidelity,
German wine and German song,
Shall retain, throughout the world,
Their old respected fame,
To inspire us to noble deeds
For the length of our lives.
German women, German fidelity,
German wine and German song.
German women, German fidelity,
German wine and German song.
*3. Unity and Right and Freedom
For the German Fatherland!
After these let us all strive
Brotherly with heart and hand!
Unity and Right and Freedom
Are the pledge of happiness.
Bloom in the splendour of this happiness,
Bloom, my German Fatherland!
Bloom in the splendour of this happiness,
Bloom, my German Fatherland!
Is it true that the 4th and 5th verses are illegal?
Last edited by Falkenhayn on 2005-02-24 03:03pm, edited 1 time in total.