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SONG BACKGROUND
The Chinese Civil War, fought between Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists (Kuomintang) and Mao Zedong's Communists, raged from 1927 to 1950. With the Communist victory, Chiang and the Nationalists retreated across the Taiwan Strait, establishing the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan. Tensions between the two sides remained high, leading to several crises, such as the First and Second Taiwan Strait Crises in 1954-55 and 1958, respectively, which nearly brought China and the United States to direct conflict. This song is a call to arms for the people of Taiwan to retake the mainland from the Communist forces of China.
Set to a 6/8 time signature for a military march feel, the song draws upon the historical antagonism between Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists in Taiwan and Mao Zedong's Communists on the mainland, culminating in the shouted chorus calling for Taiwan to unite. Rooted in metal, at the 1:05 mark an extended guitar break takes over that descends from soaring solo phrases down to rhythmic chugging riffs. Coming in at only 2:55 in length, the song is meant for repeat inspiration to take down China's censoring regime.
Remarking on the writing of The National Anthem of Taiwan, Kevin the Persian says, "I have a degree in international law and have always been intrigued by geopolitical tensions around the world. Since 1949, Taiwan has claimed that the capital of China is in Taipei. The resistance of the Taiwanese people against overwhelming odds is a shining example of an undying rebellious spirit, a true inspiration for us all to never stop fighting for our goals or beliefs."
LYRIX
Chiang Kai-shek fulfill your destiny
Destroy once and for all the Maoist dynasty
We are strong and free so now’s the time
To right the wrong of 1949
Taiwan Unite!
Stand up and fight!
On we march with standard flying high
Until we take the mainland a second time
Purest blood exiled beyond the Strait
Till we return to claim our rightful place
Establish our naval supremacy
Reoccupy the South China Sea
Beijing descends into a killing field
But from the burning ruins we will build
A true Republic of the pure white sun
The Taiwan Strait united and forever one
Taiwan Unite!
Stand up and fight!
On we march with standard flying high
Until we take the mainland a second time
Lyrix (in Chinese)
蒋介石完成你的命运
一劳永逸地摧毁毛主义王朝
我们强大且自由，所以现在是时候了
纠正1949年的错误
台湾团结起来！
站起来战斗吧！
我们正以标准展翅高飞
直到我们第二次占领大陆
最纯正的血统被流放海峡彼岸
直到我们回来夺取我们应有的地位
建立我们的海上霸权
重新占领南海
北京陷入杀戮场
但我们将从燃烧的废墟中建造
真正的纯白太阳共和国
台海团结永远一体
台湾团结起来！
站起来战斗吧！
我们正以标准展翅高飞
直到我们第二次占领大陆