The song is created by Champion ( talk · contribs) based on the former national anthem of South Africa. It in intended to show the devotion of Wikipedians to Wikipedia, and respect it. Ultimately, this song demonstrates unconditional love and service to the encyclopedia as part of the community.
Ringing out from our great
portals,
from our
millions all around;
O'er the everlasting
pillars,
where the echoing
rules resound;
From discussions where consensus,
we have learnt to obey must -
Calls the spirit of our wiki,
of the 'Pedia that we trust.
[1]
At thy call we shall not falter,
bold and steadfast we shall stand,
At thy will to stay or
vanish,
Wikipedia, vast and grand!
[2]
In our body and our spirit,
in times that come and go fast;
In the promise of our future
and the glory of our past;
In our will, our work, our striving,
from anon to adminship -
[3]
There's no wiki with our loving,
and no bond that can enslave.
May we ever be so loyal.
May our deeds to all proclaim
Our enduring love and service
to thy honour and thy name.
[4]
In the times of our dear
loving,
in our moments that we desire,
in the tragic days of blocking,
in vandalism and despair;
When the
admins' bells are chiming,
when
those we love depart;
Thou dost know us for thy
children
and dost take us to thy heart.
[5]
Loudly peals the answering chorus;
We are thine, and we shall stand,
No matter what, we will answer
to thy call, O and
expand!
[6]
In our power, oh dear Wiki,
did all of us build of old;
So let us now all remember
To assume good faith and to be bold! -
That the heritage we're leaving
for our children yet may be;
Knowledge only of the highest
and before the whole world
free.
Let us strengthen our loyalty,
More so than ever before.
For all of the worlds future,
Both now and evermore!
The song is created by Champion ( talk · contribs) based on the former national anthem of South Africa. It in intended to show the devotion of Wikipedians to Wikipedia, and respect it. Ultimately, this song demonstrates unconditional love and service to the encyclopedia as part of the community.
Ringing out from our great
portals,
from our
millions all around;
O'er the everlasting
pillars,
where the echoing
rules resound;
From discussions where consensus,
we have learnt to obey must -
Calls the spirit of our wiki,
of the 'Pedia that we trust.
[1]
At thy call we shall not falter,
bold and steadfast we shall stand,
At thy will to stay or
vanish,
Wikipedia, vast and grand!
[2]
In our body and our spirit,
in times that come and go fast;
In the promise of our future
and the glory of our past;
In our will, our work, our striving,
from anon to adminship -
[3]
There's no wiki with our loving,
and no bond that can enslave.
May we ever be so loyal.
May our deeds to all proclaim
Our enduring love and service
to thy honour and thy name.
[4]
In the times of our dear
loving,
in our moments that we desire,
in the tragic days of blocking,
in vandalism and despair;
When the
admins' bells are chiming,
when
those we love depart;
Thou dost know us for thy
children
and dost take us to thy heart.
[5]
Loudly peals the answering chorus;
We are thine, and we shall stand,
No matter what, we will answer
to thy call, O and
expand!
[6]
In our power, oh dear Wiki,
did all of us build of old;
So let us now all remember
To assume good faith and to be bold! -
That the heritage we're leaving
for our children yet may be;
Knowledge only of the highest
and before the whole world
free.
Let us strengthen our loyalty,
More so than ever before.
For all of the worlds future,
Both now and evermore!