Please log in or register. Registered visitors get fewer ads.
Forum index | Previous Thread | Next thread
Alternative National Anthems 15:28 - Jun 8 with 631 viewsBlueandTruesince82

Following on from the other anthem thread in the footy section, how about some alternative anthems for countries.

I have

England, Cigarettes and Alcohol
France, non, je ne regrette rien
Australia, I come from a land down under
Ireland, the wild rover
USA , Money, Money Money

Please add as you like

Poll: Will Phil ever confirm we are actually close on a signing ever again

1
Alternative National Anthems on 15:37 - Jun 8 with 601 viewseirannach_gorm

Ireland alternative anthem is ' Irelands Call'.
0
Alternative National Anthems on 15:51 - Jun 8 with 552 viewsIllinoisblue

Looking for some Welsh lineage so I can sing this until my throat explodes


62 - 78 - 81
Poll: What sport is the most corrupt?

0
Alternative National Anthems on 16:23 - Jun 8 with 490 viewsBelsteadCav

Scotland…. Restless natives by Big Country


King of the board since 98
Poll: Which way do you swing?

0
Alternative National Anthems on 16:25 - Jun 8 with 484 viewsIndependentlyBlue

Always thought the English national anthem was

Land of Hope and Glory

If it isn’t then perhaps it should/could be.

Better to stay silent and be thought a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt

0
Alternative National Anthems on 16:28 - Jun 8 with 456 viewsGlasgowBlue

This for England


“What is a club in any case? Not the buildings or the directors or the people who are paid to represent it........."
Poll: If we are promoted you can take only one of these ex players back
Blog: [Blog] For the Sake of My Football Club, Please Go

2
Alternative National Anthems on 16:29 - Jun 8 with 460 viewsBelsteadCav

Alternative National Anthems on 16:28 - Jun 8 by GlasgowBlue

This for England



Yes please

King of the board since 98
Poll: Which way do you swing?

0
Alternative National Anthems on 16:38 - Jun 8 with 418 viewsleitrimblue

Alternative National Anthems on 15:37 - Jun 8 by eirannach_gorm

Ireland alternative anthem is ' Irelands Call'.


Should be this

1
Alternative National Anthems on 16:43 - Jun 8 with 382 viewsWeWereZombies

This would be nice for England, especially as most of the lyrics are from the point of view of someone stuck in America who can't wait to get back:



And for Scotland it can only be:

[Post edited 8 Jun 16:44]

Poll: Jack Clarke is

0
Login to get fewer ads

Alternative National Anthems on 16:45 - Jun 8 with 363 viewsbsw72

Alternative National Anthems on 16:25 - Jun 8 by IndependentlyBlue

Always thought the English national anthem was

Land of Hope and Glory

If it isn’t then perhaps it should/could be.


Would suggest that Jerusalem would be more prudent, as it references England.
0
Alternative National Anthems on 16:46 - Jun 8 with 352 viewsbluester

0
Alternative National Anthems on 16:52 - Jun 8 with 322 viewsthecheek

0
Alternative National Anthems on 17:09 - Jun 8 with 259 viewsBenters

Alternative National Anthems on 16:28 - Jun 8 by GlasgowBlue

This for England



Lovely stuff.

Gentlybentley
Poll: Which is best Cycling or Running,i will go for cycling as you are sitting down

0
Alternative National Anthems on 17:09 - Jun 8 with 264 viewsTheBlueGnu

"Gertcha" - Chas &Dave

Poll: What is your favourite Suffolk Windmill ?

1
Alternative National Anthems on 17:20 - Jun 8 with 228 viewsnoggin

Alternative National Anthems on 16:45 - Jun 8 by bsw72

Would suggest that Jerusalem would be more prudent, as it references England.


Engurland Engurland Engurland, Engurland Engurland Engurlaaand, seems to be popular.

Poll: If KM goes now, will you applaud him when he returns with his new club?

0
Alternative National Anthems on 17:26 - Jun 8 with 212 viewsfactual_blue

Strictly speaking, God Save The King is a royal anthem, not a national anthem.

Apart from being a woeful piece of music, it's been redundant since it was 'needed' to demonstrate loyalty to the Hanoverian Succession.

Ta neige, Acadie, fait des larmes au soleil
Poll: Best at sniping
Blog: [Blog] The Shape We're In

3
Alternative National Anthems on 18:09 - Jun 8 with 150 viewsIndependentlyBlue

Alternative National Anthems on 16:45 - Jun 8 by bsw72

Would suggest that Jerusalem would be more prudent, as it references England.


Yeah, guess so. Either is better than that GSTK dirge

Better to stay silent and be thought a fool than open your mouth and remove all doubt

0
Alternative National Anthems on 18:19 - Jun 8 with 133 viewsSwansea_Blue

Alternative National Anthems on 16:45 - Jun 8 by bsw72

Would suggest that Jerusalem would be more prudent, as it references England.


That well known Somerset city of Jerusalem?

Poll: Escaped Goat of the day. Who’s it going to be?

0
Alternative National Anthems on 18:24 - Jun 8 with 125 viewsfactual_blue

Alternative National Anthems on 16:25 - Jun 8 by IndependentlyBlue

Always thought the English national anthem was

Land of Hope and Glory

If it isn’t then perhaps it should/could be.


Dreadfully outdated imperialistic twaddle.

Elgar hated the words set to his music.


See also Rule Britannia.

Ta neige, Acadie, fait des larmes au soleil
Poll: Best at sniping
Blog: [Blog] The Shape We're In

0
Alternative National Anthems on 19:26 - Jun 8 with 61 viewsWeWereZombies

Alternative National Anthems on 16:25 - Jun 8 by IndependentlyBlue

Always thought the English national anthem was

Land of Hope and Glory

If it isn’t then perhaps it should/could be.


That would be very divisive, it's the unofficial Conservative Party anthem.

Poll: Jack Clarke is

0
Alternative National Anthems on 19:32 - Jun 8 with 56 viewsJohnTy

Alternative National Anthems on 18:24 - Jun 8 by factual_blue

Dreadfully outdated imperialistic twaddle.

Elgar hated the words set to his music.


See also Rule Britannia.


A.C. Benson who wrote the words was also not fond of jingoism, and in 1914 said that war should be as outmoded as duelling.
0
About Us Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Cookies Online Safety Advertising
© TWTD 1995-2026