Not some world dominated by interventionist, evil governments.
You do realize Britain was an evil, intenventionist government for pretty much two centuries?
That being said, I love the I vow to Thee, especially the version in that video.
My favorite anthems would be:
1. South African National Anthem. Unlike what most people think, Nkosi sinkele Africa (God save Africa) is not the name. It's the name of the song that together with Die stem (The voice) forms the anthem. The anthem is sung in no less then five different languages - truly showing the diversity of the nation. Also I love the fact they combined two songs that pretty much used to be enemies. I know it by hearth. Even the native African languages-parts.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9g9GdtDT9Y[/youtube]
2. La Marseillaise. What can I say? MARCHONS! MARCHONS!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K1q9Ntcr5g
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3. The Romanian anthem. Just sounds epic.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kov-PvgtDaA[/youtube]
And, well, it doesn't quite feel right to put this one on '4. It just takes a special place. R
EALLY LISTEN THIS, PLEASE'Het Wilhelmus', the national Anthem of the Netherlands. While it may sound boring to non-Dutch speakers (And even to those who speak it), in my opinion in truly represents the Dutch nation and its people. Honourable, not overly-patriotic. I mean, we sing about the fact we still honour the King of Spain, the guy we had a eighty years war against. The Dutch people, or more specific William of Orange, the leader, simply didn't WANT to rebel, but were forced to because the King simply did not listen to us.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEL_xGifWDk[/youtube]
In this version, the first couplet, which is always sung, and the 6th, for special occasions, are being sung. The 1st is pretty straightforward - the 6nd became very popular during the 2nd Worldwar. It speaks about remaining loyal, to God and, between the lines, to ourself, and by doing that we shall remove the tyranny that has struck into hearts.
