Forever Marshall Islands

"Forever Marshall Islands" (Marshallese: Indeeo Ṃajeḷ) is the national anthem of the Marshall Islands. The music and lyrics were created by former President Amata Kabua. It was adopted in 1991.

Forever Marshall Islands

National anthem of  Marshall Islands
LyricsAmata Kabua
MusicAmata Kabua
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".[1]

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.[2]

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.
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