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Old 09-14-2007, 09:08 PM   #1
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Just been listening to the rugby team singing 'God Save the Queen' on 5Live, before the England v SA game. Got me thinking that is it not about time that the anthem is changed ? Should a national anthem be about the country itself rather than a person (ie the reigning monarch).

'Land of Hope and Glory' would be my choice and I'm sure there are other contenders. Why sing about the Queen ? It's outdated, IMO.
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Jerusalem :thup: (even though i've probably mis-spelled it )
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I don't like it much either.

But to be honest I don't really care, couldn't give a f**k what it is.
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'I vow to thee my country' just so much better than god save the queen, which is a **** and frankly uninspiring 'anthem'
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Why sing about the Queen ?
Because she's the Head of State.
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This by a long way:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BQBU9-jsnY

Rule Britannia such a good song, tune and arrogant enough to be a good anthem.
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'Land of Hope and Glory' would be my choice and I'm sure there are other contenders. Why sing about the Queen ? It's outdated, IMO.

You should keep it exactly for this reason IMO.
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**** the Queen :thup:
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Needs to be something rousing. Soviet Union knew where its at :cool:
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this music would suit you lot down to a tee
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