Upon us, my young brothers, fate shall yet smile. Our enemies will perish, like dew in the morning sun, And we too shall rule, brothers, in our own land.
The Ukrainian national anthem, (Ukraine's Glory and Freedom Have Not Yet Perished), is a powerful song of resilience. Its English lyrics reflect a history of struggle for independence. Anthem Overview Lyrics: Based on an 1862 poem by Pavlo Chubynsky . Music: Composed in 1863 by Mykhailo Verbytsky , a priest. Official Status: Adopted in 1992 (music) and 2003 (lyrics). Ukraine National Anthem English lyrics
Since 2022, the anthem has been performed by orchestras worldwide as a symbol of solidarity . Upon us, my young brothers, fate shall yet smile
In 2003, the first line was modified from "Ukraine has not yet perished" to "Ukraine's glory and freedom have not yet perished" to sound less pessimistic. English Lyrics (Official First Verse) Its English lyrics reflect a history of struggle
💡 The anthem is a "Hallelujah" for the nation—starting with a solemn tone but building into a rousing declaration of sovereignty.