A Distressed Vietnam | Phận Da Vàng

Original song lyrics: Nguyễn Minh Hải | A Water-Moon Presentation

The Viet people march to the sea,

holding in their hearts the glorious Quang Trung Spirit.

The national flag flying high in the Southern sky.

The spirits of our heroic ancestors

are with the men and women,

marching to protect the country’s border.

The Viet people march to the plant fields in the hills.

Living the pain and grief in the cries of Mother’s lullaby.

For a lost homeland and the humiliation of an enslaved life.

For a thousand years, the motherland was lost to the invaders.

A thousand years of ravages by northern aggressors.

A night of gloom, I hear the wind shrieks in anger.

The enemies have invaded our country

and trampled on the land of our ancestors.

A night in the Southern land,

wind and storm is rising…

Move, let’s move forward with steel determination.

This sacred night, I vowed to follow

the examples of our patriotic heroes.

For my Motherland,

For my children and grandchildren,

For the continuation of future generations of Vietnamese,

For a vision of a glorious Vietnam, Strong, Peaceful and  Free,

I will devote my whole life!

The Viet people march to the ancient forests,

Holding in their hearts the Queen Trưng Spirit.

A vision of her leading the armies

from Nam-Quan to Cà-Mau, to fight the enemies.

O the race of the Dragon King and Fairy Queen,

Arise! Arise to defend our Motherland’s freedom and dignity!