What are the lyrics to the Switzerland national anthem and what do they mean translated to English?
SWITZERLAND have impressed in the 2024 Euros and have found themselves in the knockout stages.Before each game they begin by singing the national anthem, but what is it?Switzerland are through to the next stage of the 2024 EurosCredit: GettyWhat are the lyrics to Switzerland’s national anthem? The Swiss side, like the rest of the nations involved in the tournament, belt out their national anthem before games to try and inspire themselves to victory.The anthem, named the Swiss Psalm, references the famous alps and depicts the scene of Switzerland. The song was was composed in 1841, but not officially declared the nation’s anthem until 1981. Here’s what it means: Verse 1 When the morning skies grow redAnd over us their radiance shedThou, O Lord, appeareth in their light!When the alps glow bright with splendour,Pray to God, to Him surrender!For you feel and understandThat God dwelleth in this land.That God, the Lord, dwelleth in this land.Verse 2In the sunset Thou art nightAnd beyond the starry skyThou, O loving father, ever near!When to Heaven we are departingJoy and bliss Thou’lt be imparting!For we feel and understandThat God dwelleth in this land.That God, the Lord, dwelleth in this land.Most read in FootballVerse 3When dark clouds enshroud the hillsAnd gray mist the valley fillsYet Thou art not hidden from thy sons!Pierce the gloom in which we cowerWith Thy sunshine’s cleansing powerThen we’ll feel and understandThat God dwelleth in this land.That God, the Lord, dwelleth in this land.Watch as Switzerland supporter is smacked in face by ball but fans can’t get over Scot’s reaction in front of himVerse 4Towards us in the wild storm coming,You yourself give us resistance and stronghold,You, almighty ruling, rescuing!During horror and nights of thunderstormsLet us childlike trust Him!Yes, we feel and understand,That God dwelleth in this land.That God, the Lord, dwelleth in this land.Who is Euro 2024’s sexiest star?EURO 2024 has something for everyone from stunning goals, thrilling matches… and the continent’s biggest hunks, writes Jack Figg.Several stars have lit up the group stages with their skills on the pitch – but others are also catching the eye for their looks.But who is the sexiest?Thankfully AI boffins have carried out an analysis on the facial attractiveness of all players at the tournament.And it’s bad news for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions who are the fourth UGLIEST in the competition – one place below Scotland.In fact it’s England’s group rivals Serbia who have fans swooning the most – boasting an average score of 77.90/100 with defender Strahinja Pavlovic deemed their most attractive.While Turkey defender Mert Muldur has been ranked as the tournament’s BEST-LOOKING player.But who is England’s sexiest star, and who makes the Euros’ hunkiest XI? Read our full story. More
