horribleblob Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Tubthumping - Chumbawumba. In my opinion, what an anthem should be: jaunty and exuberant, and not a dirge. 'Tubthumping' would be my choice too - although perhaps with a bit of judicious rewriting to reduce the alcohol content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Why no Rule Britannia? edit: Just re-read the OP and its about England, so the above wouldn't work I suspect. Also it'd be a lie. We don't 'rule the waves'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfish1936 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 (edited) There's nothing wrong with celebrating either "God" or the royals, just because we don't believe in them any more. After all, the Netherlands Anthem pledges their loyalty to the King of Spain! Quote lyric: William of Nassau, scion Of a Dutch and ancient line, I dedicate undying Faith to this land of mine. A prince am I undaunted, Of Orange, ever free, To the king of Spain I've granted A lifelong loyalty. Edited January 17, 2016 by jfish1936 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlc Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Barbie girl .......... Or cheeky girls.... Cheeky cheeky ! None English artists but fitting me thinks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delayed Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 It should be Fat Les - Vindaloo Or The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrystottle Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Knees up, Mother Brown. Much better than the current dirge and footie players could actually get in a bit a bracing exercise before the match starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmyowls Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 always look on th Brightside of life , now that be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackydog Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Greasy chip butty, slightly modified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InigoMontoya Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Also it'd be a lie. We don't 'rule the waves'. The lyrics don't claim we do, it's: Rule Britannia, Britannia rule the waves It's an exhortation or an instruction to do so, not a claim that it is so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANGELFIRE1 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Also it'd be a lie. We don't 'rule the waves'. We did when the tune was written. Angel1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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