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Forever Marshall Islands

National anthem of  Marshall Islands
LyricsAmata Kabua
MusicAmata Kabua
Adopted1991
Audio sample
"Forever Marshall Islands" (instrumental)

"Forever Marshall Islands" (Marshallese: Indeeo Ṃajeḷ) is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. The lyrics were created by former President Amata Kabua.The music was composed by korean composer Gil ok-yun ( Also known as his japanese name Jun Yoshiya,吉屋潤) by request of the president Amata Kabua and the song was finished and recorded at oasis records in Seoul .[1]Amata Kabua and Mr. Gil became acquaintances after jiyong(池勇).who was the economic advisor for president kabua, introduced gil to kabua. [1] It was adopted in 1991.

It replaced the previous national anthem, "Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō".[2]

English lyrics

My island lies o'er the ocean;
Like a wreath of flowers upon the sea;
With the light of the Maker from far above;
Shining with the brilliance of rays of life;
Our Father's wondrous creation;
Bequeathed to us, our motherland;
I'll never leave my dear home sweet home;
God of our forefathers protect and bless forever Marshall Islands.[3]

Marshallese lyrics

Lyrics in the Marshallese language

Aelōn̄ eo ao ion lometo;
Einwot wut ko lōti ion dren elae;
Kin meram in Mekar jen ijo ilan̄;
Erreo an romak ioir kin meram in mour;
Eltan pein Anij eweleo im wōj;
Kejolit kij kin ijin jikir emol;
Ijjamin Ilok jen in aō lemoran;
Anij an ro jemem wonakke im kejrammon Aelin̄ kein ad.

References

  1. ^ a b Lee nak yeon (23 November 1991). "남태평양 신생국 마셜群島 吉屋潤씨가 國歌 만든다" (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  2. ^ Marshall Islands Overview at Encyclopedia of Nations
  3. ^ Minahan, James B. The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-0-313-34497-8.