A Song for Maldon

[BFR]

On Monday night at Fisher, a very attractive Slough Supporter came up with the suggestion for a new song to sing on the terraces. The suggestion received a few raised eyebrows but generally was accepted as a great idea.

 

So ladies and gentlemen, let me unveil this new chant - forgive me for producing the English translation but I'm sure you'll agree the original version in Kirundi could be a little tough.

 

I give you - the National Anthem of Burundi!

 

Quote:

Beloved Burundi, gentle country,

Take your place in the concert of nations,

Acceding to independence with honourable intentions.

Wounded and bruised, you have remained master of yourself.

 

When the hour came, you arose,

Lifting yourself proudly into the ranks of free peoples.

Receive, then, the congratulations of the nations

And the homage of your sons.

May your name ring out through the universe.

 

Beloved Burundi, sacred heritage from our forefathers,

Recognized as worthy of self-government,

With your courage you also have a sense of honour.

Sing the glory of liberty conquered again.

 

Beloved Burundi, worthy of our tenderest love,

We vow to your noble service our hands and hearts and lives.

May God, who gave you to us, keep you for us to venerate,

Under the shield of unity,

In peace, joy and prosperity.

 

[Martin]

Wow.

 

The line "Recognized as worth of self-government" really stirs the heart. Where do I sign up for Burundi national service?

[evadne]

But what's the tune?

[Guest]

Tuneful midi version

[Don Juan DeMarcus]

Quote:

BFR said:
On Monday night at Fisher, a very attractive Slough Supporter came up with the suggestion for a new song to sing on the terraces.

I dont emember saying that, but hey by the description it must have been me <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

[Roger Rebel]

Sung to the tune of Land of Hope and Glory.