"Põhjamaa" (Estonian for Northern/Nordic Land/Country), also "Laul Põhjamaast" (Estonian for Song of the Northern/Nordic Land/Country), is a song by Enn Vetemaa to a melody by Ülo Vinter, originally for an Estonian musical adaptation of Pippi Longstocking. The song has been recurring in Estonian Song Festivals. "Põhjamaa" was considered by some to be a good candidate for the anthem of Republic of Estonia after it reestablished its independence but it was deemed unfitting as its subject was Sweden, not Estonia.
Lyrics
Estonian originalEnglish translationNorthern land, our birth-land, a land of wind and blizzard nights, a rough land and a tough land, a land of northern lights.
Northern land, our birth-land, a land of ancient firwoods, a land of waves and beaches, never shall I leave you.
There's snow drowned spinneys, quiet snowpaths, so tender are your sleigh bells, singing on the snow.
Northern land, our birth-land, a dear land of tough men, battlefield of carnage, the holy homeland.
Northern land, our birth-land, in soul I'll keep carrying you, so dear to us on foreign trails, never shall I leave you.
References Longstocking Music
External links Choral rendition at Youtube Movie rendition at Youtube Pan flute rendition at estmusic.com