The Shafterlands changed its national anthem many times during the first half of the twentieth century, eventually settling on God Save the Emperor in 1953.
The Internationale (1890-1923)
The Internationale was used as the national anthem from the Shafterland's independence in 1890, until the declaration of a republic in 1923. The reason behind its use was because it was often sung in workers' bands across the country between 1890 and 1900. However, this
State Anthem of the Shafterlands (1923-1942)
The second anthem, State Anthem of the Shafterlands, was to be the "permanent" anthem of the country (thus its name). It was used by the Nationalist Party to combat communism (since The Internationale became a song associated with communism) and foster nationalism. It was also the only national anthem written in a currently extinct language (Fresburan Creole).
Lyrics
| Fresburan Creole (official) | Krepian translation | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Shaffyrlenen, il status grassen
Ves pital, a pipel raise Han tu eshpa, langan pira Mi Shaffyrlenen si gra.
Ais Buri, Forting Hon Sanka pari, kasa yawa Tu sinn pei, si non grata.
Ha pira eternalum Lif mi natio haivum Mi Shaffyrlenen si gra. |
My Shafterlands, the great state
White palaces, kind people Abundance of food, flowing rivers My Shafterlands is great.
Aylesbury, Fortingon Beautiful cities, long culture Of all settlements, cherish these.
Shall flow eternally Giving life to our country My Shafterlands is great. |
State Anthem of the Shafterlands (1942-1953)
In 1942, after the fall of the Nationalist Party, the anthem was found to be inappropriate as it used a language few people speak. Since the Second World War was well under way, there was no time to compose a new song, therefore the anthem was stripped of its lyrics and remained in force. However, after the state union with Japan in 1943, the State Anthem was slowly dropped in favour of Kimigayo, which had lyrics and was considered a more "powerful" anthem.
God Save the Emperor (1953-present)
In 1953, a new anthem was composed and this anthem is the current one still used today.