National anthem

[AmandaJR]

I like it Ok so it can be a bit slow, but it's short and punchy and has words like "victorious" and "glorious" - what's not to like.

Only downside is I feel short changed when we play Ireland or NZ and others who seem to have two anthems!

 

[Blue in Munich]

Either you've started early in Sussex or your signature is spot on!

You have lost me bim .
Is there another thread on the same subject or what .I don't know

Quite simply if you are suggesting the Thunderbirds theme as the new National Anthem then either you've started drinking early or you are exemplifying the lack of common sense that your signature bemoans.

I wouldn't disagree that "God Save The Queen" is somewhat dull as an anthem. I consider Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, La Marseillaise, The Star Spangled Banner & even God Defend New Zealand as far more rousing & inspiring; the first two in particular.

I could understand an argument for "I Vow To Thee, My Country", "Jerusalem" or "Land Of Hope And Glory" as has been suggested as an alternative; I might even support one of them. But the theme from Thunderbirds? Really?

 

[upsidedown]

I like it Ok so it can be a bit slow, but it's short and punchy and has words like "victorious" and "glorious" - what's not to like.

Only downside is I feel short changed when we play Ireland or NZ and others who seem to have two anthems!

NZ one is first verse in Maori the second verse English ?

 

[AmandaJR]

NZ one is first verse in Maori the second verse English ?

I know but they still get two AND a haka

 

[KenL]

Lets make the PM the head of the country then we could have The Stranglers
Cos he's alright in the city
Cos he's high above the ground
He's just hanging around (hanging around)

You a Stranglers fan?

They've been my band since 78. Seem them about 50 times live. Still go to see them and Hugh Cornwell.

 

[KenL]

Flower of Scotland is a fantastic song.

As someone who is from Scotland, I find the words an embarrassment.

 

[williamalex1]

As someone who is from Scotland, I find the words an embarrassment.

Agreed it's a pathetic song, give us Scotland the Brave or the Dark Isle , even more depressing , the theme from Outlander. my wee pal does a cracking instrumental acoustic version, I'll try and post it

 

[2blue]

What an absolutely mega humungous durge our national anthem is .
Let's start a campaign to be rid of it.
Let's replace it with the Thunderbirds theme .
Or what would you put in its place.

I couldn't agree more... a pathetic, embarrassing, dirge..... yes, lets be rid & have something that represents a modern multi-cutural nation.

 

[Tashyboy]

National anthem or Jerusalem

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I couldn't agree more... a pathetic, embarrassing, dirge..... yes, lets be rid & have something that represents a modern multi-cutural nation.

Why does this not surprise me.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I couldn't agree more... a pathetic, embarrassing, dirge..... yes, lets be rid & have something that represents a modern multi-cutural nation.

Part Bhangra, steel drums, Morris dancing and Grime

 

[Captainron]

I couldn't agree more... a pathetic, embarrassing, dirge..... yes, lets be rid & have something that represents a modern multi-cutural nation.

Why are Brits so keen to erase their past?

 

[Tashyboy]

I couldn't agree more... a pathetic, embarrassing, dirge..... yes, lets be rid & have something that represents a modern multi-cutural nation.

sorted me man.

 

[Deleted member 25172]

Part Bhangra, steel drums, Morris dancing and Grime

While taking the knee, don’t forget. Mandatory.

 

[PNWokingham]

Why are Brits so keen to erase their past?

we did bad bad things a few hundred years ago (and nobody else in the world at the time did similar) - we should sweep them under the carpet and never mentiomn them again - or the good things we did in the past that furthered the cause of humanity and democracy. Hang our heads in shame, change names, rewrite history and judge everything by the best of today. Woke up and smell the coffee

 

[Captainron]

Fudge me! The Germans are less reticent about their exploits in the 30’s and 40’s. Give yourselves a break

 

[2blue]

Why are Brits so keen to erase their past?

Things change... you cant stop that. Got to move with the times.
What do you think it will take to get it changed?
We've certainly got to get the crocus-crowd going hahaha. ??

 

[Captainron]

Things change... you cant stop that. Got to move with the times.
What do you think it will take to get it changed?

A complete removal of the monarchy.

And anyone who advocates that is a complete and utter fruit loop. But I guess you are?????

The days of revolution are long gone

 

[Deleted member 1147]

GSTQ is a terrible, boring song. It does nothing it rouse a team or crowd, especially when compared with the French, Italian, Chilean, Irish, Welsh or Scottish anthems.

The only song I can think of, which gets everyone engaged and behind their team, is Swing Low Sweet Chariot

 

[Doon frae Troon]

If the England rugby team insist on using our British national anthem they should at least show a bit of pride and sing it properly.
The last 6 nations game was truly awful, the few team members that were still singing finished about 5 seconds ahead of the musical backing.