'La Dessalinienne' lyrics: the words to the national anthem of Haiti

'La Dessalinienne' lyrics: the words to the national anthem of Haiti

Here are the lyrics to Haiti's national anthem 'La Dessalinienne' in both English and French

Published: July 10, 2023 at 8:36 am

Named La Dessalinienne in honour of Haiti's revolutionary leader and first ruler Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Haiti's national anthem was composed by Nicolas Geffrard and the lyrics were written by Justin Lhérisson in 1903.

The pair were inspired to write it after the government launched a competition to find a national anthem to celebrate the centenary of the Haitian Revolution. It was officially adopted as Haiti's national anthem in 1904.

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La Dessalinienne lyrics

La Dessalinienne in English

For the Country, for the Ancestors, Let us march united, let us march united. Let there be no traitors in our ranks! Let us be the only masters of the soil. Let us march united, let us march united For the Country, for the Ancestors, Let us march, let us march, let us march united, For the Country, for the Ancestors...

For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Let us toil joyous, let us toil joyous. When the field fructifies The soul fortifies Let us toil joyous, let us toil joyous For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Let us toil, let us toil, let us toil joyous For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland.

For the Country and for our Fathers Let us train Sons, let us train Sons Free, strong and prosperous We shall always be brothers Let us train Sons, Let us train Sons For the Country and for our Fathers Let us train, let us train, let us train Sons For the Country and for our Fathers.

For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Oh God of the Valiant, Oh God of the Valiant! Under your infinite protection Take our rights, our life Oh God of the Valiant, Oh God of the Valiant! For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland Oh God, Oh God, Oh God of the Valiant For the Forefathers, for the Fatherland.

For the Flag, for the Fatherland To die is beautiful, to die is beautiful! Our past cries out to us: Have a hardened soul! To die is beautiful, to die is beautiful For the Flag, for the Fatherland To die, to die, to die is beautiful For the Flag, for the Fatherland.

La Dessalinienne in French

Pour le Pays, pour les Ancêtres, Marchons unis, marchons unis. Dans nos rangs point de traîtres! Du sol soyons seuls maîtres. Marchons unis, marchons unis Pour le Pays, pour les Ancêtres, Marchons, marchons, marchons unis, Pour le Pays, pour les Ancêtres...

Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie Bêchons joyeux, bêchons joyeux Quand le champ fructifie L'âme se fortifie Bêchons joyeux, bêchons joyeux Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie Bêchons, bêchons, bêchons joyeux Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie.

Pour le Pays et pour nos Pères Formons des Fils, formons des Fils Libres, forts et prospères Toujours nous serons frères Formons des Fils, formons des Fils Pour le Pays et pour nos Pères Formons, formons, formons des Fils Pour le Pays et pour nos Pères.

Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie O Dieu des Preux, O Dieu des Preux! Sous ta garde infinie Prends nos droits, notre vie O Dieu des Preux, O Dieu des Preux! Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie O Dieu, O Dieu, O Dieu des Preux Pour les Aïeux, pour la Patrie.

Pour le Drapeau, pour la Patrie Mourir est beau, mourir est beau! Notre passé nous crie: Ayez l'âme aguerrie! Mourir est beau, mourir est beau Pour le Drapeau, pour la Patrie Mourir, mourir, mourir est beau Pour le Drapeau, pour la Patrie.


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