- Forever Marshall Islands
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Forever Marshall Islands
National anthem of
Marshall Islands
Lyrics Amata Kabua Music Amata Kabua Adopted 1991 Forever Marshall Islands is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. The lyrics were created by former President Amata Kabua, and the music was created by Korean composer Gil Ok-yon.[1] It was adopted in 1991.
It replaced the previous national anthem, Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō.[2]
Contents
English lyrics
- My island (heart) lies o'er the ocean;
- Like a wreath of flowers upon the sea;
- With a (the) light of Maker from far above;
- Shining the with the brilliance of rays of life;
- Our Father's wondrous creation;
- Bequeathed to us, our Motherland;
- I'll never leave my dear home sweet home;
- God of our forefathers protect and bless forever Marshall Islands.
Note: The brackets indicate substitute words that may or have been sung instead of the word in front of them.
Marshallese lyrics
Lyrics in the Marshallese language
- Aelon eo ao ion lometo;
- Einwot wut ko loti ion dren elae;
- Kin meram in Mekar jen ijo ilan;
- Erreo an romak ioir kin meram in mour;
- Eltan pein Anij eweleo im woj;
- Kejolit kij kin ijin jikir emol;
- Ijjamin Ilok jen in ao lemoran;
- Anij an ro jemem wonakke im kejrammon Aelin kein am.
External links
- Sheet music of the anthem (in PDF format) [1]
- Listen to an instrumental version of Forever Marshall Islands [2] (mp3)
References
- ^ 남태평양 신생국 마셜군도 길옥윤씨가 국가 만든다, DongA Ilbo, 1991/11/23.
- ^ Marshall Islands Overview at Encyclopedia of Nations
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