"Djibouti" (, , ) is the national anthem of Djibouti. Adopted upon independence from France in 1977, the lyrics, which are in Somali, were written by Aden Elmi, while the melody was composed by Abdi Robleh.
The anthem was first officially played at an independence ceremony on 27 June 1977.
Music The melody is written in common time. It consists of twenty measures.
Lyrics
Somali lyricsSomali IPA transcriptionAfar lyricsAfar IPA transcription
English translationFrench translationArabic translationArise with strength! For we have raised our flag, The flag which has cost us dear 𝄆 With extremes of thirst and pain. 𝄇
Our flag, whose colours are the everlasting green of the earth, The blue of the sky, and white, the colour of peace; And in the centre the red star of blood.
𝄆 Oh flag of ours, what a glorious sight! Oh flag of ours, what a glorious sight! 𝄇Lève-toi avec force ! Parce que nous avons hissé notre drapeau, Le drapeau qui nous a coûté cher 𝄆 Avec une soif et une douleur extrêmes. 𝄇
Notre drapeau, dont les couleurs sont le vert éternel de la terre, Le bleu du ciel et le blanc, la couleur de la paix; Et dans le centre de l'étoile rouge de sang.
𝄆 Oh notre drapeau, quel spectacle magnifique ! Oh notre drapeau, quel spectacle magnifique ! 𝄇
See also History of Djibouti Flag of Djibouti
Notes
References
External links Audio of the national anthem of Djibouti, with information and lyrics (archive link)