National Anthem

The song **Never Gonna Give You Up** is the current national anthem of the DIO. The anthem was written by DIO songwriter Rick Astley and adopted in 1944.

## History

### Original

The original national anthem was written in 859 B.C.E. by Daniel Asheworth. This anthem focused on the communist spirit of the nation, as well as the dedication of the people. Since the original creation, several different versions have been released in many languages, including English and Russian.

Original Lyrics
Our mighty republics will ever endure.
The Great DIO will live through the ages.
The dream of a people, their fortress secure!
Long live our Soviet motherland, Built by the people's mighty hand.
Long live our people, united and free!
Strong in our Friendship tried by fire, long may our checkered flag inspire,
Shining in glory for all men to see!
Through days dark and stormy where the Great Comrades led us,
Our eyes saw the bright sun of freedom above,
And Stalin, our leader, with faith in the people,
Inspired us to build up the land that we love!
Long live our Soviet motherland, Built by the people's mighty hand.
Long live our people, united and free!
Strong in our Friendship tried by fire, long may our checkered flag inspire,
Shining in glory for all men to see!
We fought for the future, destroyed the invaders,
And brought to our Homeland the Laurels of Fame.
Our glory will live in the memory of nations,
and all generations will honor her name!
Long live our Soviet motherland, Built by the people's mighty hand.
Long live our people, united and free!
Strong in our Friendship tried by fire, long may our checkered flag inspire,
Shining in glory for all men to see!
The DIO has welded forever to stand!
Created in struggle by will of the Peoples,
United and Mighty our Soviet Land!
Great shall your glory be, motherland proud and free,
Bulwark of friendship for nation and man!
Flag of the Soviets, lead us to victory,
Flag of the people since freedom began!
The sunlight of freedom has shone through the tempest,
And the Comrades have lighted our path with their flame,
While Stalin has shown us that faith in the people
Inspires us to action, to deeds, and to fame!
Great shall your glory be, motherland proud and free,
Bulwark of friendship for nation and man!
Flag of the Soviets, lead us to victory,
Flag of the people since freedom began!
Our army in action has grown in its power,
And soon it will wipe out the enemy horde;
The fate of the future is sealed by our bravery,
For honor and glory shall be our reward!
Great shall your glory be, motherland proud and free,
Bulwark of friendship for nation and man!
Flag of the Soviets, lead us to victory,
Flag of the people since freedom began!
Сплотила навеки Великая ДИО.
Да здравствует созданный волей народов
Единый, могучий ДИО!
Славься, Отечество наше свободное,
Дружбы народов надёжный оплот!
Партия Тобариши — сила народная
Нас к торжеству коммунизма ведёт!
Сквозь грозы сияло нам солнце свободы,
И Товариши великий нам путь озарил:
На правое дело он поднял народы,
На труд и на подвиги нас вдохновил!
Славься, Отечество наше свободное,
Дружбы народов надёжный оплот!
Партия Тобариши — сила народная
Нас к торжеству коммунизма ведёт!
В победе бессмертных идей коммунизма
Мы видим грядущее нашей страны,
И Красному знамени славной Отчизны
Мы будем всегда беззаветно верны!
Славься, Отечество наше свободное,
Дружбы народов надёжный оплот!
Партия Тобариши — сила народная
Нас к торжеству коммунизма ведёт!

### Current

The current national anthem was adopted in 1944, and the previous anthem was adapted and adopted by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. This anthem had a greater focus on the dedication of the people to the State and vice versa. In 1987, a civilian form of the national anthem was released to the public. Later, in 2006, a DIO-funded program was started to increase the influence of the DIO. The purpose of the program was to disseminate the national anthem among the general population of foreign nations through a complex and highly-developed process known as "rickrolling".

## Lyrics

Lyrics
You know the laws and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run away and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching, but you're too proud to say it
Inside, we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run away and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching, but you're too proud to say it
Inside, we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run away and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run away and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run away and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you