Post by Bonobo on Jan 29, 2013 22:54:46 GMT 1
A very well known song is Warszawianka: Varsovian:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warszawianka_%281831%29
Warszawianka 1831 roku, La Varsovienne (The Song of Warsaw 1831) written by Casimir François Delavigne, music by Karol Kurpiñski.
The song was written in support of the November Uprising of 1830-1831. The French poet Casimir Delavigne was fascinated and inspired by the news of the uprising making its way to Paris and wrote the words, which were translated into Polish by the historian, journalist, and poet Karol Sienkiewicz (great uncle of Henryk Sienkiewicz).
English translation of the Polish version
Today is a day of blood and glory,
Let it be a day of resurrection!
Gazing at France’s rainbow,
The White Eagle launches into flight.
Inspired by the sun of July,
He calls to us from above:
"Arise, oh Poland, break your chains,
Today is a day of your victory or death!"
Hey, whoever is a Pole, to your bayonettes!
Live, freedom, oh Poland, live!
Let this worthy battle cry
Sound forth to our foes!
Sound forth to our foes!
Rattle, drums, roar, guns,
On! Children, form a deep line;
Freedom and Glory lead the regiments
Triumph shines on spearheads.
Fly, our eagle, in high flight,
Serve the glory, Poland, and the world!
He who survives will be free,
He who dies is already free!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warszawianka_%281831%29
Warszawianka 1831 roku, La Varsovienne (The Song of Warsaw 1831) written by Casimir François Delavigne, music by Karol Kurpiñski.
The song was written in support of the November Uprising of 1830-1831. The French poet Casimir Delavigne was fascinated and inspired by the news of the uprising making its way to Paris and wrote the words, which were translated into Polish by the historian, journalist, and poet Karol Sienkiewicz (great uncle of Henryk Sienkiewicz).
English translation of the Polish version
Today is a day of blood and glory,
Let it be a day of resurrection!
Gazing at France’s rainbow,
The White Eagle launches into flight.
Inspired by the sun of July,
He calls to us from above:
"Arise, oh Poland, break your chains,
Today is a day of your victory or death!"
Hey, whoever is a Pole, to your bayonettes!
Live, freedom, oh Poland, live!
Let this worthy battle cry
Sound forth to our foes!
Sound forth to our foes!
Rattle, drums, roar, guns,
On! Children, form a deep line;
Freedom and Glory lead the regiments
Triumph shines on spearheads.
Fly, our eagle, in high flight,
Serve the glory, Poland, and the world!
He who survives will be free,
He who dies is already free!
