By what name is the anthem representing Australia known? ‘advance Australia Fair’ which can be translated as come on, beautiful australia, It became the official anthem in 1984 and here we tell you all the details about it. Its lyrics, history and origins.
History of the Australian Anthem
this song was elected through a vote Where there were also two other compositions ‘God Save the Queen’ and ‘Waltzing Matilda’. The first of these two compositions is known as national anthem of englandBecause Australia was a British colony for a long time.
In the end, the ‘Advance Australia Fair’ was chosen and Both the song and the music were composed by Peter Dodds McCormick. in 1878. He was an Australian musician who was born in Scotland and in his repertoire, it is known that he wrote over 30 patriotic songs in honor of Scotland and Australia.
The song was first sung on November 30, 1878. Andrew Fairfax and it had a great reception, so much so that it became popular and was published in the newspaper Sydney Morning Herald, One of Australia’s most influential newspapers. It became part of the country’s culture and identity until it became the current official anthem.
australian anthem lyrics
Australian we all rejoice
Because we are one and free
We have gold clay and money to labor,
Our house is on the seashore:
Our land is full of gifts of nature
full of beauty and rare,
Every step in the page of history
advance Australia Fair,
Let’s sing in joyful voices
advance Australia Fair.
Under our bright Southern Cross,
We will work hard with heart and hands,
To make this Commonwealth ours
Famous of all lands,
For those who have come across the sea
We have limitless grounds to share,
Let us all meet with courage
To advance the Australia Fair.
Let’s sing in joyful voices,
advance Australia Fair.
Spanish translation of the anthem
All Australians rejoice,
Because we are one and free;
We have a land of gold and wealth to progress,
Our house is tied to the sea;
Our land is full of gifts of nature
of a rich and extraordinary beauty;
At every turn on the page of history
Forward Fair Australia!
In the happy vines we sing:
Forward Fair Australia!
Under our bright Southern Cross,
We will walk with our hearts and hands;
To make the Commonwealth our own,
famous in all countries;
for seafarers
We have unlimited grounds to share;
come on dare
Only Australia to move on.
We will sing again in the happy vines
Forward Fair Australia!
this hymn wants Elevate the elements that make Australians proud of their land, Its diverse and nuanced nature and its identity as a country in the world. It’s a happy anthem, which leaves behind unpleasant situations and Focuses on hope, positivity and prideWithout pride, for the country to which they belong.
