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Thursday 8 July 2010

National Anthems (2)

So, it is to be a Netherlands-Spain World Cup final.

Further to my reflections yesterday, this will add an interesting note to the last two lines of the anthem the Dutch will be singing:

den Koning van Hispanje
heb ik altijd geëerd.

(To the king of Spain I've granted
A lifelong loyalty.)

Meanwhile, the Spanish national anthem has no lyrics at all!
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  1. Gyppo Byard11 July 2010 at 10:13

    How wise of the Dons. Humming is always more less scrutable amd more intimidating...

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