Anthem
Solala Lyrics
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Though their sad power may prevail
Can posses, conquer my country′s heart
They rise to fail
She is eternal
Long before nation's lines were drawn
Where no flags flew, when no armies stood
My land was born
Through wars, death and despair
She is the constant
We who don′t care
And you wonder, will I leave her - but how
I cross over borders but I'm still there now
How can I leave her
Where would I start
Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart
My land′s only borders lie around my heart
The lyrics to Solala's song "Anthem" speak to the deep and unwavering love the singer holds for their country. They reflect on the power of this love, stating that no man or madness can possess or conquer the heart of their country. The singer believes in the endurance and eternal nature of their land, which existed long before the establishment of nation's borders and territorial claims.
The lyrics emphasize that this love is not contingent on the presence of national symbols like flags or armies. It transcends wars, death, and despair, serving as a constant source of hope and strength for those who may not be recognized or valued by the country itself. The singer's devotion to their homeland is so strong that even if they cross over physical borders, their heart remains rooted and connected to their land.
The lyrics further express the singer's resistance to leaving their country. They see the divisions and conflicts among nations as petty and destructive. They believe that the only borders their homeland possesses lie within their heart, emphasizing that their love for their country is not bound by geographical limitations. Leaving their land would mean tearing apart a part of their own identity and severing the emotional connection they hold so dearly.
Line by Line Meaning
No man, no madness
No individual or state of insanity
Though their sad power may prevail
Even if their sorrowful influence dominates
Can posses, conquer my country's heart
Can seize or control the core of my nation
They rise to fail
They inevitably fail
She is eternal
My country is timeless
Long before nation's lines were drawn
Before the borders of any nation were established
Where no flags flew, when no armies stood
In a time when no flags were raised and no armies were present
My land was born
My country came into existence
And you ask me why I love her
And you question the reasons behind my love for her
Through wars, death and despair
Despite the presence of wars, death, and hopelessness
She is the constant
My country remains steady and unchanging
We who don't care
Those of us who are indifferent
And you wonder, will I leave her - but how
And you ponder if I will abandon her, but I am unsure of how
I cross over borders but I'm still there now
I traverse boundaries, yet I am still emotionally connected to my country
How can I leave her
In what way can I desert my country
Where would I start
From where would I begin
Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart
Allow insignificant nations to destruct from within
My land's only borders lie around my heart
The sole boundaries of my country exist within my heart
Writer(s): Tim Rice, Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Contributed by Mila G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@danjohnston9855
by far the best cover of this song I have ever heard
@Treebeard2436
I still watch/find myself singing this almost every single day. Six years now.
@WithThatBeingSaid82
Me too! So glad I'm not the only one!
@ganjapuffer1337
This is the most beautiful performance of all manly voices that exists.
@arumaikeru1982
For time and again .. i keep coming back here listening to this rendition...
@arumaikeru1982
It has been years since i first watched this but the Harmonies still makes me go back here...
@SteveJones313
Still blows me away.
@tskillback
Incredible performance and a great song! Good luck in London guys.
@MrRubenGNavarro
Absolutely amazing gentlemen.
@henningfamme4392
Jag har blivit frälst! Ni är fanimej det bästa jag hört! Vilken harmoni, ni är så sjuukt samspelta. Ni sätter varenda ton perfekt, PERFEKT!