chrisp65 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 So being discussed at the moment, whether England should have an England / English anthem. BBC Quote England 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Lewis Moody revealed he has found himself humming Scotland's anthem at their games. Any opinions on whether it even needs another anthem? Surely the current national anthem would suffice, with anything else just being what organically happens, rather than being officially endorsed? Personally, as an outside observer, I genuinely have almost no opinion. I guess there are obvious contenders, New England, Jerusalem, Tubthumping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V01 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Ridiculous, you can't expect our moronic sportsmen(and women) to learn a new anthem, they barely know the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wainy316 Posted January 13, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2016 To not sing about God would be a positive. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V01 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) It's easier to fit into a song than "imaginary bloke in the sky" Edited January 13, 2016 by V01 spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Big fan of Jerusalem, despite the religious overtones. On another site (sorry limpid), I suggested Baby's Got Back by Sit Mix A Lot. He is a Knight of the Realm after all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted January 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted January 13, 2016 If the new national anthem is anything other than "Evidently Chickentown" then it's a missed opportunity. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Theme tune from Chuckle Vision would be good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Is this happening because people on Facebook believe that if you stare in to the mirror at night and say "I'm English" 3 times David Cameron turns up and puts an Isis terror cell posing as a Syrian family in your spare bedroom? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dAVe80 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) 10 minutes ago, villa4europe said: Is this happening because people on Facebook believe that if you stare in to the mirror at night and say "I'm English" 3 times David Cameron turns up and puts an Isis terror cell posing as a Syrian family in your spare bedroom? Its been discussed in parliament today. Up for further debate in a few months time. Edited January 13, 2016 by dAVe80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Jerusalem is weird, why would anyone want to build it on our green and pleasant land? It would bring nothing but trouble with it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, there's nothing really wrong with God Save The Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HanoiVillan Posted January 14, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2016 2 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: Jerusalem is weird, why would anyone want to build it on our green and pleasant land? It would bring nothing but trouble with it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it, there's nothing really wrong with God Save The Queen. Yes there is, it's a funereal dirge. Even forgetting the miserable, peasant-kneeling, forelock-tugging sentiment on display, the actual music is both childishly simple and crushingly depressing. At least Jerusalem is rousing, even if it is yet more God-bothering. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 The suits have got more pressing matters to be sorting out than this diversionary crap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 In a parallel universe where i represent my country at some form of sport as a staunch atheist republican i am unsure if my sentiments extend to god saving the queen. Conversely as a man that is very proud of this country it would be nice to have something. I have always loved Blakes Jerusalem even if i dont 100% agree with it. That said i also love bitches aint shit even though i dont agree 100% with that. Maybe if they have god save the queen a new tune i could tolerate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Seat68 said: Maybe if they have god save the queen a new tune i could tolerate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 What about the black arabs version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limpid Posted January 14, 2016 Administrator Share Posted January 14, 2016 10 hours ago, V01 said: Ridiculous, you can't expect our moronic sportsmen(and women) to learn a new anthem, they barely know the old one. Not that I'll ever be in such a situation, but I wouldn't sing about magic sky faeries either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 "Science preserve our secular republic" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 we should change it to God Save the King at the appropriate time but other than that leave it alone ... if the jocks don't like it they can always vote for independence , How's that North Sea oil fortune looking now chaps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Is the idea that 'God Save the Queen' will remain the British national anthem then each of the subsidiaries will also have their own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I'm fully supportive of dropping GSTQ once the old dear goes - I can't bring myself to sing that about Charlie Boy and it seems like a good time to change. The English/British National Anthem should of course be: I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love;The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;The love that never falters, the love that pays the price,The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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