National Anthem Lyrics
Madagascar National Anthem Lyrics
Madagascar
(O, Our Beloved Country)
Original Malagasy Words
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
Ry Madagasikara soa
Ny fitiavanay anao tsy miala,
Fa ho anao doria tokoa
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Tahionao, ry Zanahary
Ity Nosin-dRazanay ity
Hiadana sy ho finaritra He!
Sambatra tokoa izahay.
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
Irinay mba hanompoana anao
Ny tena sy fo fanahy anananay,
'Zay sarobidy sy mendrika tokoa.
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Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!
Irinay mba hitahiana anao,
Ka ilay Nahary izao tontolo izao
No fototra ijoroan'ny satanao.
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English:
O, our beloved fatherland,
O, fair Madagascar,
Our love will never decay,
But will last eternally.
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O, Lord Creator, do Thou bless
This Island of our Fathers,
That she may be happy and prosperous
For our own satisfaction.
O, our beloved fatherland,
Let us be thy servant
With body, heart and spirit
In dear and worthy service.
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O, our beloved fatherland,
May God bless thee,
That created all lands;
In order He maintains thee.
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