The DR Congo national anthem, “Debout Congolais” (Arise, Congolese), celebrates the unity and heritage of the Congolese nation. Below are the original lyrics in French and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Debout Congolais (Arise, Congolese)
- Written Date: 1960
- Lyricist: Joseph Lutumba
- Composer: Simon-Pierre Boka Di Mpasi Londi
- Official Adoption Date: 1960
Original Lyrics in French
Debout Congolais,
Unis par le sort,
Unis dans l’effort pour l’indépendance,
Dressons nos fronts, longtemps courbés
Et pour de bon prenons le plus bel élan,
Dans la paix.
O peuple ardent, par le labeur,
Nous bâtirons un pays plus beau qu’avant,
Dans la paix.
Citoyens, entonnez l’hymne sacré
De votre solidarité,
Fièrement
Saluez l’emblème d’or de votre souveraineté,
Congo.
Don béni, Congo des aïeux,
O pays, ô Congo
Bien-aimé, Congo
Nous peuplerons ton sol
Et nous assurerons ta grandeur.
Trente juin, ô doux soleil,
Trente juin, du trente juin,
Jour sacré, soit le témoin,
Jour sacré de l’immortel serment de liberté
Que nous léguons
A notre postérité
Pour toujours.
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the DR Congo national anthem English version. “Debout Congolais” reflects the pride and unity of DR Congo. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Arise, Congolese,
United by fate,
United in the struggle for independence,
Let us hold our heads high, long bowed,
And for good, let us take the greatest momentum,
In peace.
Oh ardent people, by hard work,
We will build a country more beautiful than before,
In peace.
Citizens, sing the sacred hymn
Of your solidarity,
Proudly
Greet the golden emblem of your sovereignty,
Congo.
Blessed gift, Congo of our ancestors,
Oh country, oh Congo
Beloved, Congo
We will populate your soil
And ensure your greatness.
June 30, oh gentle sun,
June 30, of the thirtieth of June,
Sacred day, be the witness,
Sacred day of the immortal oath of freedom
That we pass on
To our posterity
Forever.
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