Salut à toi, pays de nos aïeux

"Salut à toi, pays de nos aïeux" ("Salute to you, land of our forefathers") is the national anthem of Togo.

 Lyrics 
 French original 
French lyricsEnglish translationI
Hail to you, land of our forefathers,
You who made them strong, peaceful and happy,
Cultivating virtue, valour
For posterity.
Should tyrants come, may your heart long for freedom.
Togo arise, let us fight without faltering.
Victory or death, but in dignity.
God almighty, You alone have exalted us
From Togo for prosperity.
Togolese come, let us build the state.

II
In unity we want to serve you,
It is indeed the most burning desire of our hearts.
Let us loudly proclaim our motto,
Which nothing can tarnish.
Sole architect of your happiness, as well as your future,
Let us break the chains of treachery everywhere,
And we swear loyalty to you always,
And to love to serve, to surpass ourselves,
To make you yet, without tiring,
Dear Togo, the gold of humanity.

III
Hail, hail to the entire universe.
Let us unite our efforts on the immense building site
From which will be reborn completely anew
Great Humanity.
Everywhere, instead of misery, let us bring happiness.
Let us chase from the world rebellious hatred.
Slavery and captivity is over.
To the star of liberty,
Let us renew the solidarity
Of nations in fraternity.

 In local languages 
Ewe lyricsKabiye lyrics

References

Category:African anthems
Category:National symbols of Togo