God Save Our Solomon Islands

"God Save Our Solomon Islands" (English pronunciation: /gɒd seɪv aʊ ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz/) is the national anthem of the Solomon Islands. It has been the anthem since the country's independence from the United Kingdom in 1978. The lyrics (words) were written by Matila Balekana and her husband Panapasa Balekana, who also composed the music.[1]

God Save Our Solomon Islands
National anthem of  Solomon Islands
LyricsPanapasa Balekana
Matila Balekana
MusicPanapasa Balekana
Adopted1978

Lyrics
Lyrics IPA transcription
God Save our Solomon Islands from shore to shore
Blessed all our people and all our lands
With your protecting hands
Joy, Peace, Progress and Prosperity
That men shall brothers be, make nations see
our Solomon Islands, our Solomon Islands
Our nation Solomon Islands
Stands forever more.[1][2]

[gɒd seɪv aʊ ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz frəm ʃɔ: tə ʃɔ:]
[blest ɔ:l aʊ ˈpi:pəl ænd ɔ:l aʊ lændz]
[wɪð jɔ: prəˈtektɪŋ hændz]
[dʒɔɪ pi:s ˈproʊgres ænd prɒˈsperəti]
[ðæt men ʃæl ˈbrʌðəz bi: meɪk ˈneɪʃənz si:]
[aʊ ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz aʊ ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz]
[aʊ ˈneɪʃən ˈsɒləmən ˈaɪləndz]
[stændz fəˈrevə mɔ:]

References
  1. http://www.nationalanthems.info/sb.htm Solomon Islands. Nationalanthems.info. 2013. Kendall, David.
  2. The Complete Guide to National Symbols and Emblems [2 volumes], 2009. Solomon Islands – National Anthem. Minahan, James B.

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