Listen to National Anthem | |
Anthem History | Originally adopted on independence in 1960, the national anthem was replaced in 1979 and readopted in 1992. |
Anthem Lyrics |
Salut à toi, pays de nos aïeux" (Hail to thee, land of our forefathers)Salut à toi, pays de nos aieux! Toi qui les rendais forts, paisibles et joyeux, Cultivant vertu, vaillance Pour la postérité. Que viennent les tyrans, ton coeur soupire vers la liberté. Togo, debout! Luttons sans défaillance, Vainquons ou mourons, mais dans la dignité. Grand Dieu, Toi seul nous as exaltés Du Togo pour la prospérité, Togolais, viens! Batissons la Cité! Dans l'unité nous voulons te servir, |
Anthem Lyrics English |
Hail to thee, land of our forefathers, Thou who made them strong, peaceful and happy, Men who for posterity cultivated virtue and bravery. Even if tyrants shall come, thy heart yearns towards freedom. Togo arise! Let us struggle without faltering. Victory or death, but dignity. God almighty, Thou alone hast made Togo prosper. People of Togo arise! Let us build the nation. To serve thee in unity is the most burning desire of our hearts. |