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National Anthem

Freedom

After the July 23, 1952 Revolution, the anthem “Eslamy ya Misr” (Be safe, O Egypt) was replaced with “El-Horeya” (Freedom) anthem, written by Kamel El-Shenawy and composed by Mohamed Abd El-Wahab. Its melody is still played during some certain national events.

I was forced to remain silent; and unwillingly I had to be patient.
Now, speak, bear, and learn how to hate [enemies].
Your precious honor was worthless for the unjust,
So shame hit both you and him.
Your free land was covered by humility and was overwhelmed by tyranny.
Sacrifice life for your honor. Defend your homeland with your life.
A rage for honor and land is a rage that resurrects our glory.
If hardships yell at us, let every man say: I’m here.
O Egypt, I sacrifice myself for you,
My blood is to protect your soil, and my blood is to color your soil.
I’m a spark, a sheen, a rock, I’m ember,
A fire scorched my breath, and my blood is boiling for revenge.
O my homeland,
I do not deserve to live if I don’t sacrifice my present and future for your freedom,
I will make your enemies bleed the blood of my fathers and children bled.