Forever Marshall Islands

"Forever Marshall Islands" (Marshallese: Indeeo Ṃajeḷ) is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. Lyrics were created by former President Amata Kabua.Music was composed by korean composer Gil ok-yun ( Also known as his japanese name Jun Yoshiya,吉屋潤) by the request of the president Amata Kabua and the song was finished and recorded at Oasis records in Seoul.[lower-alpha 1][1]Amata Kabua and Mr. Gil became acquaintances after jiyong(池勇),who was a economic advisor for president kabua, introduced gil to kabua.[1] It was adopted in 1991.

Forever Marshall Islands
National anthem of  Marshall Islands
LyricsAmata Kabua
MusicGil ok yun
Adopted1991
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"Forever Marshall Islands" (instrumental)
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It replaced the previous national anthem, "Ij Io̧kwe Ļo̧k Aelōn̄ Eo Aō".[2]

English lyrics
My island lies o'er the ocean;
Like a wreath of flowers upon the sea;
With the light of the Maker from far above;
Shining with the brilliance of rays of life;
Our Father's wondrous creation;
Bequeathed to us, our motherland;
I'll never leave my dear home sweet home;
God of our forefathers protect and bless forever Marshall Islands.[3]

Marshallese lyrics

Lyrics in the Marshallese language

Aelōn̄ eo ao ion lometo;
Einwot wut ko lōti ion dren elae;
Kin meram in Mekar jen ijo ilan̄;
Erreo an romak ioir kin meram in mour;
Eltan pein Anij eweleo im wōj;
Kejolit kij kin ijin jikir emol;
Ijjamin Ilok jen in aō lemoran;
Anij an ro jemem wonakke im kejrammon Aelin̄ kein ad.

Notes
  1. Regarding the composer of this song, some say Amata Kabua also composed the song, however it is more likely that Amata as a producer selected one out of the candidates for the anthem composed by different composers.

References
  1. Lee nak yeon (23 November 1991). "남태평양 신생국 마셜群島 吉屋潤씨가 國歌 만든다" (in Korean). The Dong-a Ilbo. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  2. Marshall Islands Overview at Encyclopedia of Nations
  3. Minahan, James B. The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-0-313-34497-8.
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