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The Royal National Anthem is the national anthem of the
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The translated name literally means "Peace be
upon the King of Jordan". As-salamu alaykum is the greeting in Arabic,
therefore the name of the anthem can also be regarded as a Royal Salute.
In 1946, the National Anthem was written by the late Abdul
Munim Rifai, a renowned Jordanian poet who later served as prime minister.
Abdul Qader Tannir composed the music.
The first version of the lyrics was very short, as it only
contained the first stanza of the current version. Since then, the anthem has been expanded. The
abridged version of the anthem is usually used, while the full version is
reserved for special occasions.
The lyrics are below.
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Long
live the King! |
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Long
live the King, |
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His
rank exalted, |
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His
flags flying high, |
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In
sublimity. |
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We
realised our aspirations, |
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When
you regenerated for us |
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A
renaissance that motivates us, |
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A renaissance
that towers |
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Above
the high, rising stars. |
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O King
of the Arabs, |
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You are
greatly honoured |
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By
being a descendent of |
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The
best Prophet, |
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A great
lineage |
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That
all major books spoke of. |
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The
glorified youth |
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Are
your devoted soldiers. |
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Their
resolve will never subside |
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And die
away, |
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Because
from you, |
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They
learn perseverance. |
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O King
of the Arabs, |
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You are
greatly honoured |
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By
being a descendent of |
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The
best Prophet, |
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A great
lineage |
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That
all major books spoke of. |
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May you
always be |
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A
light, a guide |
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And a
master among people, |
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Delighted
and exalted. |
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And
under your flags, |
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The
glory of the Arabs |
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Rises
high. |
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O King
of the Arabs, |
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You are
greatly honoured |
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By
being a descendent of |
|
The
best Prophet, |
|
A great
lineage |
|
That
all major books spoke of. |
Nothing about Jordan Almonds. I am disappointed.
ReplyDeleteSorry about that
DeleteNot wrapped in this one, Jo-Anne.
ReplyDeleteI didn't take a shine to it either
DeleteSounds a lot like the "Suck up to the king" anthem, lol
ReplyDeleteI thought so too
DeleteI bet the King wrote that one, though he has offered to take hundreds of children from Gaza that need special care. I can't fault that.
ReplyDeleteYeah I heard about that, I'm not keen on the anthem though
DeleteThe King of Jordan just visited with President Trump in the White House, so I found this very interesting, Jo-Anne. Guess the Jordanians really admire their king based on these lyrics you've shared here. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHow could anyone tell...........lol
DeleteI know there's a president over here who would like a song like that of his own--lol! ;)
ReplyDeleteI am sure he would
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