We'll Never Let The Old Flag Fall

The flag of Atraeth, a sight ubiquitous with the performance of the anthem

We'll Never Let The Old Flag Fall is the official Modern Anthem of Atraeth, written by High-leader Albert Ethelred in 1815 to mark a hundred years since the nation's founding. The anthem is performed during upbeat national demonstrations, typically of a militaristic character, such as parades or marches, and during the raising of the flag, as apposed to the Traditional Anthem which is normally played at more low key events.

The song's lyrics are as so: ^src

Atraeth's flag has always stood for freedom,

Atraeth's hope has always been for peace,

Atraeth's foes have known that we won't bleed them,

We'll do our best to make the cannons cease.

Atraeth's blood will never stand to call fights,

Atraeth's sons will gather at her call,

Atraeth's pride will never let her lose sight,

But we'll never let the old flag fall.

Chorus:

We'll never let the old flag fall,

For we love it the best of all,

We don't want to fight to show our might,

But when we start, we'll fight fight fight.

In peace or war you'll hear us roar,

God save the flag, god save our lord,

At the ends of the world, the flag flies tall,

We'll never let the old flag fall.

Atraeth's sons have always call'd her mother,

Atraeth's sons have always lov'd her best,

Atraeth's sons would die to show they love her,

The dear old flag laid on each manly breast.

Atraeth's ships have always ruled the high seas,

Atraeth's sons will trust her one and all,

Atraeth's sons will show that no-one here flees,

And we'll never let the old flag fall.

Chorus