The Sweden national anthem, “Du gamla, Du fria,” is a symbol of national pride and unity. Below are the original lyrics in Swedish.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Du gamla, Du fria
- Written Date: 1844
- Lyricist: Richard Dybeck
- Composer: Traditional melody
- Official Adoption Date: Unofficial, commonly used since 1893
Original Lyrics in Swedish
Du gamla, Du fria, Du fjällhöga Nord
Du tysta, Du glädjerika sköna!
Jag hälsar Dig, vänaste land uppå jord,
Din sol, Din himmel, Dina ängder gröna.
Din sol, Din himmel, Dina ängder gröna.
Du tronar på minnen från fornstora dar,
då ärat Ditt namn flög över jorden.
Jag vet att Du är och Du blir vad Du var.
Ja, jag vill leva, jag vill dö i Norden!
Ja, jag vill leva, jag vill dö i Norden!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Sweden national anthem English version. “Du gamla, Du fria” reflects the pride and unity of Sweden. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Thou ancient, Thou free, Thou mountainous North,
Thou quiet, Thou joyful beauty!
I greet thee, most loveliest land upon earth,
Thy sun, Thy sky, Thy meadows green.
Thy sun, Thy sky, Thy meadows green.
Thou art enthroned upon memories of great olden days,
When honored Thy name flew across the earth.
I know that Thou art and wilt remain as Thou wert,
Yes, I want to live, I want to die in the North!
Yes, I want to live, I want to die in the North!
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