The Sing Songfacts states that Take That's Gary Barlow and musical mastermi… Read Full Bio ↴The Sing Songfacts states that Take That's Gary Barlow and musical mastermind Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber co-penned "Sing" for the Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The song features 230 people and musicians from various Commonwealth countries including Australia, Jamaica, Kenya and the Solomon Islands plus Gareth Malone and the Military Wives choir.

"Sing" was debuted by BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans on May 18, 2012 and was released by Decca Records ten days later.

God Save the Queen
Gary Barlow & The Commonwealth Band Lyrics

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God save our gracious queen
Long live our noble queen
God save the queen

Send her victorious
Happy and glorious
Long to reign over us
God save the queen

Thy choicest gifts in store
On her be pleased to pour
Long may she reign
May she defend our laws
And ever give us cause
To sing with heart and voice
God save the queen

God save our gracious queen
Long live our noble queen
God save the queen

Send her victorious
Happy and glorious

Long to reign over us
God save the queen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gary Barlow's song "God" are a version of the British national anthem "God Save the Queen". The song is a traditional anthem played at events such as sporting events, royal and national celebrations in the United Kingdom.

The song begins with a plea to God to protect and save the British monarch, "God save our gracious queen". The lyrics then go on to express the desire for the Queen to live a long and noble life, "Long live our noble queen". The line "Send her victorious" is a reference to the Queen's role as the symbolic head of the British armed forces, while "Happy and glorious" is a sentiment of hope for the Queen's happiness and success. The song continues to ask for God to bless the Queen and to give her the strength to defend British laws and act in the best interests of the country.

The final line "God save the Queen" is repeated three times, a common feature of national anthems. Overall, the lyrics to "God" are a tribute to the British monarch, expressing gratitude for their role in guiding the country and wishing them well in their reign.

Line by Line Meaning

God save our gracious queen
May God protect our benevolent queen

Long live our noble queen
May our high-born queen live a long life

God save the queen
May God protect our queen

Send her victorious
Grant her triumph and success

Happy and glorious
May her reign be joyous and magnificent

Long to reign over us
May she reign for many years to come

Thy choicest gifts in store
May you have abundant blessings to give

On her be pleased to pour
May you pour your blessings upon her

Long may she reign
May she reign for a long time

May she defend our laws
May she protect our laws and policies

And ever give us cause
And continually give us reasons