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|music_date    = 1879
|music_date    = 1879
|author        = Joseph Kienzl, 1879
|author        = Joseph Kienzl, 1879
|adopted      = 07 June 1881<br />13 March 1925 (with modified lyrics, as anthem of the [[Voltan government-in-exile]])
|adopted      = 07 June 1881<br/>13 March 1925 (with modified lyrics, as anthem of the [[Voltan government-in-exile]])
|until        = 05 February 1924<br />(as national anthem of the [[Voltan Democratic Republic]])
|until        = 05 February 1924<br/>(as national anthem of the [[Voltan Democratic Republic]])
|sound        = Ich hab mich ergeben.mid
|sound        = Ich hab mich ergeben.mid
|sound_title  ="Gelübde (instrumental)"
|sound_title  ="Gelübde (instrumental)"
}}
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'''"Gelübde"''' ([[Wikipedia:German language|Dolch]] for "Vow") is a Voltan patriotic song.  From 1881 to 1924 it served as the [[Wikipedia:National anthem|national anthem]] of the [[Voltan Democratic Republic]]. To this day it serves as the anthem of the [[Voltan government-in-exile]]. It was composed in 1879 by Joseph Kienzl, as part of a call from [[Eugen Rathenau]] to create a Voltan patriotic music.
 
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'''"Gelübde"''' ([[Dolch language|Dolch]] for "Vow") is a Voltan patriotic song.  From 1881 to 1924 it served as the [[Wikipedia:National anthem|national anthem]] of the [[Voltan Democratic Republic]]. To this day it serves as the anthem of the [[Voltan government-in-exile]]. It was composed in 1879 by Joseph Kienzl, as part of a call from [[Eugen Rathenau]] to create a Voltan patriotic music.


==History==
==History==
===Origins===
===Origins===
When Volta gained independence from Shffahkia in 1863 it initially didn't have any official national anthem. A number of songs were instead used as the national anthem, the most popular of which was [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:My_Country_%27Tis_Of_Thee.ogg "Mein Land, von Dir ist’s"]. When Eugen Rathenau assumed absolute power after the [[1876 Voltan coup d'état]], and though he remained a popular leader at the onset of this he was not without his critics. In particular, those sympathetic with the Tlaloc slaves and the Mischling laborers grew increasingly critical of his policies. In 1878, Eugen decided that in an attempt to cultivate a culture of patriotism he would give grants to musicians and lyricists to create patriotic songs.


Responding to this call, Joseph Kienzl began working to write a song in 1878. In mid-1879, he published '''Gelübde'''. It quickly gained popularity among Voltans, and was used by many organizations as an unofficial anthem. Hearing of the songs popularity, and liking it himself, Eugen called for the National Congress to adopt it as Volta's official national anthem, which it did on 07 June 1881.
When Volta gained independence from Shffahkia in 1863 it initially didn't have any official national anthem. A number of songs were instead used as the national anthem, the most popular of which was [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:My_Country_%27Tis_Of_Thee.ogg "Mein Land, von Dir ist’s"]. When Eugen Rathenau assumed absolute power after the [[1876 Voltan coup d'état]], and though he remained a popular leader at the onset of this he was not without his critics. In particular, those sympathetic with the Tlaloc slaves and the Mischling laborers grew increasingly critical of his policies. In 1878, Eugen decided that in an attempt to cultivate a culture of patriotism, he would give grants to musicians and lyricists to create patriotic songs.
 
Responding to this call, Joseph Kienzl began working to write a song in 1878. In mid-1879, he published '''Gelübde'''. It quickly gained popularity among Voltans, and was used by many organizations as an unofficial anthem. Hearing of the song's popularity, and liking it himself, Eugen called for the National Congress to adopt it as Volta's official national anthem, which it did on 07 June 1881.
 
===After Voltan Civil War===
===After Voltan Civil War===
On the 5 February 1923, facing certain defeat in the [[Voltan Civil War]], then President Otto Schmitt called for modifications to the anthem and revoked it's official status. This was done in as part of an attempt to win support from a larger portion of the general population, as the lyrics referencing Eugen had proved controversial by that time. However, this move did little if anything to actually win over the Voltan people.


The Voltan government-in-exile called for an anthem to be once again officially adopted, and after some debate chose to re-adopt Gelübde with modified lyrics. Specifically, the two verses referencing Eugen were dropped due to the fact that at that point he was highly unpopular amongst the general Voltan population. This remains the anthem of the government-in-exile to this day.
On the 5 February 1923, facing certain defeat in the [[Voltan Civil War]], then President Otto Schmitt called for modifications to the anthem and revoked its official status. This was done in as part of an attempt to win support from a larger portion of the general population, as the lyrics referencing Eugen had proved controversial by that time. However, this move did little if anything to actually win over the Voltan people.
 
The Voltan government-in-exile called for an anthem to be once again officially adopted, and after some debate chose to re-adopt Gelübde with modified lyrics. Specifically, the two verses referencing Eugen were dropped due to the fact that at that point he was highly unpopular among the general Voltan population. Additionally, an official [[Voltan language]] translation was adopted on 17 July 1969. This remains the anthem of the government-in-exile to this day.
 
==Legal status==
==Legal status==
Within [[Volta]] today, performance of the anthem outside of educational and artistic contexts is illegal. This is due to the fact that the Voltan government considers the government-in-exile to be a rebel organization. Due to this any performance of the anthem outside of educational and artistic contexts, and in particular performance in political contexts, is considered voicing support for an overthrow of the government.
 
Within [[Volta]] today, performance of the anthem outside educational and artistic contexts is illegal. This is due to the fact that the Voltan government considers the government-in-exile to be a rebel organization. Due to this, any performance of the anthem outside educational and artistic contexts, and in particular performance in political contexts, is considered voicing support for an overthrow of the government.
 
==Lyrics==
==Lyrics==
===1881 lyrics===
===1881 lyrics===
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Eugen, der uns befreit'
Eugen, der uns befreit'
Vom Schwakenlandsjoch,
Vom Seylosreichsjoch,
Wir glauben noch immer
Wir glauben noch immer
an den Woltanerstaat!
an den Woltanerstaat!
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Eugen, who liberated us
Eugen, who liberated us
from [[Shffahkian Empire|Shffahkian]] yoke
from [[Seylos|Seylosian]] yoke
We still believe
We still believe
In your Voltan State!
In your Voltan State!
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For the holy Fatherland!</poem>
For the holy Fatherland!</poem>
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===1925 lyrics===
===1925 lyrics===
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For the holy Fatherland!</poem>
For the holy Fatherland!</poem>
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Latest revision as of 10:50, 5 November 2024

Gelübde
English: Vow
Coat of arms of the Voltan Democratic Republic.svg

National anthem of Voltan government-in-exile
Former national anthem of the Voltan Democratic Republic
LyricsJoseph Kienzl, 1879
MusicJoseph Kienzl, 1879
Adopted07 June 1881
13 March 1925 (with modified lyrics, as anthem of the Voltan government-in-exile)
Relinquished05 February 1924
(as national anthem of the Voltan Democratic Republic)
Audio sample
File:Ich hab mich ergeben.mid
"Gelübde (instrumental)"

"Gelübde" (Dolch for "Vow") is a Voltan patriotic song. From 1881 to 1924 it served as the national anthem of the Voltan Democratic Republic. To this day it serves as the anthem of the Voltan government-in-exile. It was composed in 1879 by Joseph Kienzl, as part of a call from Eugen Rathenau to create a Voltan patriotic music.

History

Origins

When Volta gained independence from Shffahkia in 1863 it initially didn't have any official national anthem. A number of songs were instead used as the national anthem, the most popular of which was "Mein Land, von Dir ist’s". When Eugen Rathenau assumed absolute power after the 1876 Voltan coup d'état, and though he remained a popular leader at the onset of this he was not without his critics. In particular, those sympathetic with the Tlaloc slaves and the Mischling laborers grew increasingly critical of his policies. In 1878, Eugen decided that in an attempt to cultivate a culture of patriotism, he would give grants to musicians and lyricists to create patriotic songs.

Responding to this call, Joseph Kienzl began working to write a song in 1878. In mid-1879, he published Gelübde. It quickly gained popularity among Voltans, and was used by many organizations as an unofficial anthem. Hearing of the song's popularity, and liking it himself, Eugen called for the National Congress to adopt it as Volta's official national anthem, which it did on 07 June 1881.

After Voltan Civil War

On the 5 February 1923, facing certain defeat in the Voltan Civil War, then President Otto Schmitt called for modifications to the anthem and revoked its official status. This was done in as part of an attempt to win support from a larger portion of the general population, as the lyrics referencing Eugen had proved controversial by that time. However, this move did little if anything to actually win over the Voltan people.

The Voltan government-in-exile called for an anthem to be once again officially adopted, and after some debate chose to re-adopt Gelübde with modified lyrics. Specifically, the two verses referencing Eugen were dropped due to the fact that at that point he was highly unpopular among the general Voltan population. Additionally, an official Voltan language translation was adopted on 17 July 1969. This remains the anthem of the government-in-exile to this day.

Legal status

Within Volta today, performance of the anthem outside educational and artistic contexts is illegal. This is due to the fact that the Voltan government considers the government-in-exile to be a rebel organization. Due to this, any performance of the anthem outside educational and artistic contexts, and in particular performance in political contexts, is considered voicing support for an overthrow of the government.

Lyrics

1881 lyrics

Dolch language Anglish translation

Ich hab mich ergeben
Mit Herz und mit Hand,
für dich, das Land der Freien
Mein Wolten' Vaterland!

Mein Herz wird nicht schwanken,
Dir treu zugewandt,
Du Heimat der Mutigen,
Du herrlich Woltersland!

Du Land, reich an Ruhme,
Wo Eugen erstand,
Für deines Volkes Träume
Reich ich mein Herz und Hand!

Eugen, der uns befreit'
Vom Seylosreichsjoch,
Wir glauben noch immer
an den Woltanerstaat!

Du sollst tapfer kämpfen,
gesegnet vom Herrn
Wenn alle Feinde fallen,
erhebst du deinen Stern!

Lass Kraft mich erwerben
In Herz und in Hand,
Zu leben und zu sterben
Fürs heil'ge Vaterland!

I have given myself
With heart and with hand
for you, the land of the free
My Voltan Fatherland!

My heart will never waver
Loyally turned towards you,
You home of the courageous,
You glorious Wolter's land!

You land, rich in glory
where Eugen arose
For your people's dreams
I reach out my heart and hand!

Eugen, who liberated us
from Seylosian yoke
We still believe
In your Voltan State!

You shall fight bravely
blessed by the Lord.
As all foes fall
You raise your star.

Let me gain strength
In heart and hand,
To live and to die
For the holy Fatherland!

1925 lyrics

Dolch language Anglish translation

Ich hab mich ergeben
Mit Herz und mit Hand,
für dich, das Land der Freien
Mein Wolten' Vaterland!

Mein Herz wird nicht schwanken,
Dir treu zugewandt,
Du Heimat der Mutigen,
Du herrlich Woltersland!

Du sollst tapfer kämpfen,
gesegnet vom Herrn
Wenn alle Feinde fallen,
erhebst du deinen Stern!

Lass Kraft mich erwerben
In Herz und in Hand,
Zu leben und zu sterben
Fürs heil'ge Vaterland!

I have given myself
With heart and with hand
for you, the land of the free
My Voltan Fatherland!

My heart will never waver
Loyally turned towards you,
You home of the courageous,
You glorious Wolter's land!

You shall fight bravely
blessed by the Lord.
As all foes fall
You raise your star.

Let me gain strength
In heart and hand,
To live and to die
For the holy Fatherland!