Victoria
Victoria's Anthem: A Journey from Class Divide to Freedom
Lyrics
Long ago life was clean
Reflects on a time when life was simpler and more straightforward.
Sex was bad and obscene
Suggests a conservative era where discussions about sex were considered taboo and inappropriate.
And the rich were so mean
Highlights the disparity between the wealthy and the rest of society, depicting the rich as unkind or stingy.
Stately homes for the Lords
Refers to grand houses belonging to aristocrats or nobles.
Croquet lawns, village greens
Describes leisurely spaces associated with wealth and privilege, often found in English countryside settings.
Victoria was my queen
Refers to Queen Victoria, symbolizing a time of pride or patriotism for the speaker.
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Repeatedly emphasizes the importance or significance of Victoria.
I was born, lucky me
Expresses gratitude for being born in a beloved homeland.
In a land that I love
Despite a lack of wealth, the speaker feels a sense of freedom in their homeland.
Though I am poor, I am free
Plans to defend their country in the future.
When I grow I shall fight
Expresses readiness to sacrifice their life for their homeland.
For this land I shall die
Desires that the influence and power of the country endure.
Let her sun never set
Reiterates the significance of Queen Victoria.
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Reaffirms the importance of Victoria through repetition.
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, toria
Continues to emphasize the role and impact of Victoria.
Land of hope and gloria
Describes the homeland as a place of aspiration and glory.
Land of my Victoria
Repeats the sentiment of the land belonging to Queen Victoria.
Land of hope and gloria
Reiterates the land's connection to Victoria and hope for a bright future.
Land of my Victoria
Reaffirms the homeland's association with Victoria.
Victoria, 'toria
Repeats the name "Victoria" as a tribute or anthem.
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Continues to emphasize Victoria's importance and influence.
Canada to India
Lists various territories or countries under the rule or influence of the British Empire during Queen Victoria's reign.
Australia to Cornwall
Highlights geographical locations from different parts of the British Empire.
Singapore to Hong Kong
Continues listing places under British influence, symbolizing the extent of the Empire.
From the West to the East
Highlights the vastness of Queen Victoria's empire, spanning from the Western to the Eastern world.
From the rich to the poor
Emphasizes that Queen Victoria cared for people from various socio-economic backgrounds.
Victoria loved them all
Reiterates Victoria's love for all the diverse subjects within her empire.
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria, 'toria
Repeats the importance and reverence for Victoria.
Victoria, Victoria, Victoria
Reiterates the name "Victoria" to conclude the song, emphasizing its significance.
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