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This Friday we are looking at the national anthem of Haiti which
is called La Dessalinienne. It is also sometimes referred to as
"The Song of Dessalines". The anthem was officially adopted in
1903, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Haitian Revolution, and
is named in honour of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, a leader of the revolution.
La Dessalinienne in
English
For the Country, for the Ancestors, let us march united, let us
march united. Let there be no traitors in our ranks! Let us be the only masters
of the soil. Let us march united, let us march united For the Country, for the
Ancestors, let us march, let us march, let us march united, For the Country,
for the Ancestors...
For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Let us toil joyous, let
us toil joyous. When the field fructifies the soul fortifies Let us toil
joyous, let us toil joyous For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Let us toil,
let us toil, let us toil joyous For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland.
For the Country and for our Fathers Let us train Sons, let us
train Sons Free, strong and prosperous We shall always be brothers Let us train
Sons, let us train Sons For the Country and for our Fathers Let us train, let
us train, let us train Sons For the Country and for our Fathers.
For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Oh God of the Valiant,
Oh God of the Valiant! Under your infinite protection Take our rights, our life
Oh God of the Valiant, Oh God of the Valiant! For the Forefathers, for the
Fatherland Oh God, Oh God, Oh God of the Valiant for the Forefathers, for the
Fatherland.
For the Flag, for the Fatherland To die is beautiful, to die is
beautiful! Our past cries out to us: Have a hardened soul! To die is beautiful,
to die is beautiful For the Flag, for the Fatherland To die, to die, to die is
beautiful For the Flag, for the Fatherland.
Those lyrics are the most extreme I've ever seen, Jo-Anne, with all the emphasis on death being beautiful because it's done for flag, forefathers and country. Haiti as a country today is in shambles. Here in the States, we've had lots of issues with Haitian migrants coming to our country illegally. May God bless them in the future. Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteYeah those lyrics are indeed interesting, I am glad our anthem isn't like that
DeleteThe lyrics are interesting and the melody is a bright one.
ReplyDeleteYep I agree
DeleteHaiti declared its independence from France in 1804 and the King of France DID eventually formally recognise the independence of Haiti in 1825. Yet you noted the anthem was only officially adopted in 1903 :(
ReplyDeleteThat's the date that showed up on a few sites so that's what I went with
DeleteHaiti ... not a place I want to visit. They have areas of extreme poverty and gang violence. It seems not much can be done about it in spite of others trying to help.
ReplyDeleteNope not on my list of places I would like to visit either
DeleteThank you for sharing the anthem, it's so moving and powerful. The lyrics are incredibly inspiring, full of unity, strength, and love for one's country and ancestors. I think it's beautiful how the song honours Jean-Jacques Dessalines and the Haitian Revolution. It makes me want to learn more about Haiti's history.
ReplyDeleteYeah I guess it is moving and powerful I found the lyrics a bit on the dark side
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