Court anthem of Themiclesia
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
The court anthem of Themiclesia (廷奏樂, lêng-dzuh-′grakw) was the de facto national anthem of Themiclesia from 1720 to 1875, until it was replaced by the present composition.
History
The court anthem was originally a lyric that was set to whatever music the court found fashionable at that time.
Lyrics
Stanza 2
| Shinasthana | Transcription | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| 邦君甸侯 | prong kljur linh go | The lords of the cities are the landed peers. |
| 里君庶士 | rje kljur ′djak dzrje′ | The lords of the estates are the multitude of gentlemen. |
| 百辟君子 | prêk pêk kljur tsje′ | A hundred aristocrats are all lordly sons, |
| 攣世相生 | ron l′jabh smjang srjêng | who give birth to each other generation after generation. |
| 左右殿廷 | dzar gwrje′ ntenh lêng | Of this court, they compose its left and right. |
| 罔不德惠 | mjang pje tek gwidh | Who is not mostly highly honoured? |
| 千年麗延 | sn′ing ning rê ljan | In a thousand years shall they bless their progeny |
| 罔不德惠 | mjanh legh pjet dzjot | In a myriad generations it shall never cease. |