Forever Marshall Islands
National anthem of the Marshall Islands | |
| Lyrics | Amata Kabua |
|---|---|
| Music | Gil ok yun |
| Adopted | 1991 |
| 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 by his Japanese name Jun Yoshiya, 吉屋潤) by the request of the president Amata Kabua. The song was finished and recorded at Oasis Records in Seoul.[a][2]Amata Kabua and Mr. Gil became acquaintances after Jiyong (池勇)[b],who was an economic advisor for president Kabua, introduced Gil to Kabua.[2] It was adopted in 1991.
It replaced the previous national anthem, "Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō".[3]
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.[4]
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.
Notes
- ^ Regarding the composer of this song, some say Amata Kabua also composed the song, however it is more likely that Amata as a producer selected one out of the candidates for the anthem composed by different composers.In 2014,Kejjo Bien, then ambassador to south korea mentioned the fact.[1]
- ^ Korean buisnessman who constructed the Majuro central building in 1991, where the president Amata Kabua once used its fifth floor as his office.
External links
- Streaming audio of Forever Marshall Islands, with lyrics and information
- Sheet music of the anthem (in PDF format) [1]
- Listen to an instrumental version of Forever Marshall Islands [2] (mp3)
References
- ^ "태평양 징용 韓人 아들, 아버지 나라 大使되다". premium chosun. 2014-06-13.
- ^ a b Lee Nak-yon (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.
- ^ Marshall Islands Overview at Encyclopedia of Nations
- ^ Minahan, James B. (23 December 2009). The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-0-313-34497-8.
