Salut à toi, pays de nos aïeux
"italic=no" is the national anthem of Togo. The words and music were written by, and it was the national anthem from independence in 1960 until 1979. In 1979, it was replaced in its capacity by a different composition created by the party of the Rally of the Togolese People. It was readopted in 1992.
History
Rally of the Togolese People-era national anthem
During the Third Republic, the name of the national anthem was changed to "l'UNITÉ NATIONALE". This was the state anthem written by the party of Rally of the Togolese People that, between 1979 and 1992, replaced "Terre de nos aïeux". It was replaced by the old anthem in 1992, due to concerns that patriotism was equated with loyalty to the Rally.| French lyrics | Ewe lyrics | English translation |
Combattons-le tout comme l'impérialisme. Les règlements de compte, la haine et l'anarchie Ne font que freiner la révolution. Si nous sommes divisés, l'ennemi s'infiltre Dans nos rangs pour nous exploiter. Refrain: A l'Union, l'Union, l'Union, Oh, Togolais! Nos ancêtres nous appellent. La Paix, la Paix, la Paix, Oh, Togolais! Nos aïeux nous l'ordonnent. N'oublions pas du tout l'appel historique du 30 août 69. Écoutons-le retentir à jamais. Notre voie de salut c'est le Rassemblement, Rassemblement de tous les Togolais Pour la grande victoire. Togolais debout! Portons haut le flambeau de l'Union! Refrain Écartons le mauvais esprit qui gêne l'Unité africaine. Écartons-le tout comme l'impérialisme. Les coups de canons et les coups de fusils Ne font que freiner l'élan de l'Afrique. De notre désunion l'impérialisme profite, Profite bien pour nous opposer. Refrain La Paix, la Paix, la Paix, Oh, Dieu! La Paix, La Paix pour l'Afrique! La Paix, la Paix, la Paix, Oh, Dieu! La Paix, La Paix pour l'Afrique! | Let us fight it as the imperialism. The settling of accounts, hatred and anarchy Merely stop the revolution. If we are divided, the enemy infiltrates In our ranks to exploit us. Chorus: To the Union, Union, Union, Oh, Togolese! Our ancestors call us. Peace, Peace, Peace, Oh, Togolese! Our forefathers instructed it us. Let's not forget all of the historic appeal of 30 August 69. Let's listen to the sound forever. Our way of salvation is the Rally, Rally of all the Togolese For the great victory. Togo arise! Carry the torch of the Union! Chorus Let us dismiss the evil spirit that hinders African Unity. Let us dismiss it like imperialism. The shots of cannons and rifle fires Just slow the impetus of Africa. From our disunity imperialism profits, It benefits much to oppose us. Chorus Peace, Peace, Peace, Oh, God! Peace, Peace for Africa! Peace, Peace, Peace, Oh, God! Peace, Peace for Africa |