People, To Arms!
| English: People, to arms! | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Zyndicalium (English: Syndicality) |
| Lyrics | Dolf Ruthsson, 1956 |
| Adopted | 20 April 1965 Unofficially |
The song "People, to Arms!" (or "Fholk ty värn!" in Ruthi) is one of three unofficial national anthems in Vithinja. It is generally accepted and maintained by the Syndicalists, especially the Boreal Syndicalists.
History
The revolutionary history of the Syndicalization and the Vithinjan Compromise is well told by the national anthem, "People, to arms!" The song's lyrics tell the story of the workers and peasants rising up against their oppressors and fighting for their freedom and rights.
The first verse describes the sweeping landscapes of the nation and the unity of the people as they stand ready to fight. Mainly this is a reference to the pride the people still have in their homelands, and how they have been preparing to take that very land back. The chorus calls for the overthrow of the capitalist and fascist oppressors and the establishment of a newly founded nation built by the revolution. The second verse tells of the lingering tyranny of the monarchy who is also attempting to take over the nation during the revolution. It also speaks of the red flags of the revolution flying high, symbolizing the determination of the people to end the violence and suffering which has stained their flags red. The third verse speaks of the determination of the people to regain the rights they lost after the fall of the republic. The bridge then speaks of what the revolution hopes for it's lasting effects to be ones they finally win: A united land of liberties working for a better future. The final chorus repeats the call to arms and the promise of a new, Syndicalist nation.
Overall, the national anthem of Vithinja is a powerful and inspiring song that captures the spirit of the revolution and the hopes and dreams of the people for a better future. It remains a symbol of the Syndicalist's history and their commitment to justice and equality for all.
There is a large controversy surrounding the use of the song, and especially, it's second verse, considering the maintained powers of the Monarchy. Because of this, both the Cooperatists and the National Syndicalists avoid using the second verse, as they are politically inclined to work together with the monarchist factions. This controversy is nothing like it was back in 1964, when the song was adopted. Back then clear provocations like this were pretty common, and only a shared fear of foreign elements kept the nation from erupting back into civil conflict.
Lyrics
Verse 1
From the snow-capped mountains to the fjords deep and wide,
We stand united and ready.
For the workers of Vithinja, our beloved land
We will take back her freedom!
Chorus
We will overthrow
our wealthy oppressors
To ensure the birth
of a Revolutionary nation!
People, to arms! People, to arms!
Verse 2
Far too long, we have been enslaved
by iron(handed) tyrants.
But now we rise, with our banners flying
To take back what is rightfully ours!
Chorus
We march now, together
To the cities and factories
For children lost forever
A red flag we raise!
People, to arms! People, to arms!
Verse 3
We will not be silenced or oppressed
We fight for our rights
We will rise up, united as one
And build a better future!
Bridge
We will fight for our freedom and our rights
We will not be silenced or oppressed
We will rise up, together as one
And build a better future, for Her!
Chorus
The people will stand
United as one,
And build now a newborn
Syndical nation!
People, to arms! People, to arms!
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