There is a band named National Anthem which appeared on the 90's comp "The Emo Diaries: Chapter 9, Sad Songs Remind Me"
Canada
National Anthem Lyrics
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Terre de nos aïeux,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
Il sait porter la croix!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Des plus brillants exploits.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
The opening lines of Canada's national anthem begin with "Ô Canada!" which translates to "Oh Canada!" The anthem then pays tribute to Canada as the land of our ancestors or "Terre de nos aïeux." The second line of the anthem refers to the country's emblematic symbol, the Maple Leaf, as Canada's "front" or "frontispiece" that is adorned with glorious "fleurs-de-lis" during the French colonial period.
The remaining verses of the anthem highlight Canada's strength and resilience both in past and present times. Canada's might is demonstrated through its individuals, who have been at the forefront of remarkable feats that have catapulted the reputation of the country, making the nation one of the best in the world. Canada is not only celebrated for its riches that can be quantified and its natural beauty but also the depth of its citizens' spirits, which is "trempée" or "tempered" by faith. In this sense, the anthem gives voice to the importance of religious faith to Canada's resilience and steadfastness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ô Canada!
Oh Canada!
Terre de nos aïeux,
Land of our ancestors,
Ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
Your brow is wreathed with glorious garlands!
Car ton bras sait porter l'épée,
For your arm knows how to wield the sword,
Il sait porter la croix!
And it also knows how to bear the cross!
Ton histoire est une épopée
Your history is an epic,
Des plus brillants exploits.
Of the most brilliant feats.
Et ta valeur, de foi trempée,
And your valour, steeped in faith,
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Will protect our homes and our rights.
Protégera nos foyers et nos droits.
Will protect our homes and our rights.
Contributed by Colin D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BBB1175
Played this to my hamster... Now he's a beaver
@Alaa143
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@Pengal25
Do this to ur hamster
https://youtu.be/x2DdbiWL7i8
@GoldMarigold
I asked my hamster if he wanted to be a beaver he just looked shocked
@gavindufour3583
lmao
@fu22y74
OMFG LMAO
@claranorris5418
Americans: the Canadian anthem sounds like a Christmas carol
Canadians: intensely puts down bottle of maple syrup and grabs hockey stick
@shaquilleoneal6411
Clara Norris, I think your somehow related to Chuck Norris. And yes, if an American said that to me I would put down that 64oz jug of maple syrup and wack them with a hockey stick.
@claranorris5418
Mr. FreshCanadian lol no I’m not actually related to him, but that would be super cool!!
@fellowstrangersimcrazy5307
We don't drink maple syrup unless your just messed up but I don't I only have them on pancakes and maple syrup is not what we have on a daily basic also I k ow some Canadians like me and my friends who don't really like it I kinda like it I also don't like hockey I like soccer and basketball