Zdrobite cătușe

"Zdrobite cătușe" (Broken Shackles) was the national anthem of the Romanian People's Republic between 1948 and 1953. The lyrics were written by Aurel Baranga and the music by Matei Socor.

Zdrobite cătușe

English: Broken Shackles
Former national anthem of Romanian People's Republic
Lyrics	Aurel Baranga
Music	Matei Socor
Adopted	1948
Relinquished	1953
Audio sample
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The lyrics of "Zdrobite cătușe" reflect the communist ideology of the Romanian People's Republic. The anthem celebrates the overthrow of the previous government and the establishment of the new communist regime, with references to the struggle of the working class and the collective effort of the people to build a new society.

The chorus of the anthem, "Long live, long live our Republic," is a rallying cry for the new regime and the people of Romania to work together to build a better future. The lyrics also express a commitment to unity, peace, and hard work, as well as a determination to continue fighting for the new republic's success.

Overall, "Zdrobite cătușe" was a powerful and stirring anthem that reflected the ideals and aspirations of the Romanian People's Republic during its early years. While it was only used for a short time, it remains an important symbol of Romanian history and culture.

Lyrics

Romanian lyrics

English translation

Zdrobite cătușe în urmă rămân În frunte-i mereu muncitorul, Prin lupte și jertfe o treaptă urcăm, Stăpân pe destin e poporul! Cor: Trăiască, trăiască, republica noastră, În marș de năvalnic șuvoi revărsat; Muncitori și țărani, cărturari și ostași, Zidim România republicii noi! În lături cu putredul vechi stăvilar E ceasul de sfântă’ncordare. Unirea și pacea și munca-i stegar Republicii noi populare! Cor Spre țelul victoriei mari ne-ndreptăm E ceas de izbânzi viitoare Credință în muncă și luptă jurăm Republicii noi populare. Cor

Broken chains are left behind The worker is always in the front Through fights and sacrifices a step we climb The people are masters of their destiny. Chorus: Long live, long live our Republic In a march of a tempestuous torrent Workers and peasants, intellectuals and soldiers We’re building Romania of the new Republic Eliminating the old putrid dam It’s the hour of holy suspense Union and peace and work are carrying the flag Of the new People's Republic Chorus By the great victory we are going, It is time for future triumphs. We swear that we will work closely and fight By the new Republic. Chorus

Further reading

• Evenimentul Zilei, 15 October 2005, "Cinci regimuri, cinci imnuri"