(), also known more simply as (), is the former
national anthem
A national anthem is a patriotic musical composition symbolizing and evoking eulogies of the history and traditions of a country or nation. The majority of national anthems are marches or hymns in style. American, Central Asian, and European n ...
of the
Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands ( mh, Ṃajeḷ), officially the Republic of the Marshall Islands ( mh, Aolepān Aorōkin Ṃajeḷ),'' () is an independent island country and microstate near the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, slightly west of the Internati ...
. It became the anthem from 1979 when it was separated from the
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
The Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) was a United Nations trust territory in Micronesia administered by the United States from 1947 to 1994.
History
Spain initially claimed the islands that later composed the territory of the Trus ...
, and it remained the national anthem when the Republic of the Marshall Islands gained its independence in 1986, until 1991 when
Forever Marshall Islands
"Forever Marshall Islands" (), also known by its incipit, "" ("Our Islands"), is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. The lyrics were written by former President Amata Kabua, and the music was composed by Korean composer Gil ok-yun (also ...
became the new national anthem.
The music was composed by
Samuel Langrine, and the
Marshallese lyrics are of unknown origin.
Lyrics
Marshallese
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Pronunciation
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English translation
:I love my islands,
:Where I was born,
:The surroundings, the paths,
:And the gatherings.
:I cannot leave here,
:Because this is my rightful place,
:My family heritage is forever here.
:It is best for me to die here.
References
External links
by R.M.I. BandOlder performance of
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Historical national anthems
National symbols of the Marshall Islands
Marshallese music
Marshallese language
Oceanian anthems