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"Tautiška giesmë" is the national anthem of Lithuania. It was written in 1898 by Dr. Vincas Kudirka and became the official national anthem in 1919.
"Tautiška giesmë" (Lyrics in Lithuanian)
Lietuva, Tëvyne mūsų,
Tu didvyrių žeme,
Iš praeities Tavo sūnūs
Te stiprybę semia.
Tegul Tavo vaikai eina
Vien takais dorybës,
Tegul dirba Tavo naudai
Ir žmonių gërybei.
Tegul saulë Lietuvoj
Tamsumas prašalina,
Ir šviesa, ir tiesa
Mūs žingsnius telydi.
Tegul meilë Lietuvos
Dega mūsų širdyse,
Vardan tos Lietuvos
Vienybë težydi!
"The National Song" (English translation)
Lithuania, our dear homeland,
Land of worthy heroes,
May your sons draw strength and vigour
From your past experience.
May your children always proudly
Choose the paths of virtue,
May your good and gains of people
Be the goals they work for.
May the sun over this land
Scatter all the gloom and dark,
Truth and light, shining bright,
Guide our steps forever.
May our love for our native land
Keep on burning in our hearts,
For the sake of this land
We shall stand together.
Translated by Lionginas Pažūsis
