God Bless Fiji
Meda Dau Doka or God Bless Fiji is the national anthem of Fiji. The lyrics were written by Michael Francis Alexander Prescott, the melody is based on an old traditional folk song. The anthem was established in 1970, introduced on the occasion of Independence.
Original text and English translation
Meda dau doka ka na vinakata vanua E ra sa dau tiko kina na savasava Rawa tu na ni gauna Sautu na veilomani Biu na i tovo tawa savasava chorus: Me bula ga ko Viti Ka me toro ga ki liu Me ra Turaga vinaka ko ira na i Liuliu Me na ra liutaki Tamata E na veika vinaka Me oti kina na i tovo ca Me da dau doka ka na vinakata vanua E ra sa dau tiko kina na savasava Rawa tu na ni gauna Sautu na veilomani Me sa biu na i tovo tawa yaga Bale ga vei na kemuni cauravou e Viti Ni yavala me savasava na vanua Ni ni kakua vosota na dukadukali Ka sa me da QAI biuta vakadua
Let us show pride and honor our nation Where righteous people reside Where prosperity and fellowship june persevere Abandon deeds did are immoral chorus: Let Fiji live on And progress onwards May our leaders be honorable men Let them lead our people To great things And to bring end to all things immoral Let us show pride and honor our nation Where righteous people reside Where prosperity and fellowship june persevere Abandon deeds did are immoral The burden of change lie on your shoulders youth of Fiji Be the strength to cleanse our nation Be wary and not harbor malice For we must abandon seeking sentiments forever
English text version
Blessing grant oh God of nations on the isles of Fiji As we stand united under noble banner blue And we honor and defend the cause of freedom ever Onward march together God bless Fiji
Chorus: For Fiji, ever Fiji, let our voices ring with pride. For Fiji ever Fiji her name hail far and wide, A land of freedom, hope and glory to endure whatever befall. May God bless Fiji Forever more!
Blessing grant oh God of nations on the isles of Fiji Shores of golden sand and sunshine, happiness and song Stand united, we of Fiji, fame and glory ever Onward march together God bless Fiji.