"Forever Marshall Islands" (), also known by its incipit, "" ("Our Islands"), is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. The lyrics were written by former President Amata Kabua, and 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 President Kabua. The song was finished and recorded at Oasis Records in Seoul. Kabua and Gil became acquaintances after Jiyong (池勇), an economic adviser for President Amata Kabua, introduced Gil Ok Yun to Kabua.
Lyrics
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|<poem>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. (𝄇)</poem>
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Notes
References
External links
- Streaming audio of Forever Marshall Islands, with lyrics and information (archive link)
- Sheet music of the anthem (in PDF format) [https://web.archive.org/web/20070714182005/http://www.rmiembassyus.org/Government/anthem.pdf]
- Listen to an instrumental version of Forever Marshall Islands [https://web.archive.org/web/20081219035019/http://www.navyband.navy.mil/anthems/ANTHEMS/Marshall%20Islands%20.mp3] (mp3)