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National Anthems

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(inspired by a post in the GF)

Is your national anthem religious, militaristic, something else, or music only?

I had thought they all pretty much had some reference to war or soldiers (US and Eire), but apparently England's is religious. Yours?

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It's a tribute to the "Founding Father", William of Orange. He was assassinated in 1584.

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I think its just nationalistic, as one would expect anyway.

Its basically about how wonderful the country is, its lyrically very idealistic and romantic, if its has a certain militaristic feel to it (in certain parts) its very mild.