The name of the Haiti National Anthem is "La Dessalinienne" meaning The Dessalines Song. The song honors Jean Jacques recognized as the Father of Haiti's independence. The song itself was the result of a competition that corresponded with the Country's 100th anniversary of its independence.
The anthem was the work of writer Justin L'Herisson and composer Nicolas Geffard. This is the resulting song and Haiti's National Anthem.
For the country, for the ancestors, Let us march. Let us march united. Let there be no traitors in our ranks! Let us be masters of our soil. United let us march. United let us march. For the country, for the ancestors. United let us march. United let us march. For the country, for the ancestors.
For the forefathers, for the country Let us toil joyfully. Let us toil joyfully. When the field is fertile Our soul strengthens. Let us toil joyfully. Let us toil joyfully. For our forebears, for our country. Let us toil joyfully. Let us toil joyfully. For our forebears, for our country.
For the country and for the forefathers, Let us train our sons. Let us train our sons. Free, strong, and prosperous, We shall always be brothers. Let us train our sons. Let us train our sons. For the country and for the forefathers. Let us train our sons. Let us train our sons. For the country and for the forefathers.
For the forefathers, for the country, Oh God of the valiant! Oh God of the valiant! Under your infinite protection, Take our rights and our life Oh God of the valiant! Oh God of the valiant! For the forefathers, for the country. Oh God of the valiant! Oh God of the valiant! For the forefathers, for the country.
For the flag, for the country To die is a glorious deed! To die is a glorious deed! Our past cries out to us: Have a seasoned soul! To die is a glorious deed! To die is a glorious deed! For the flag, for the country. To die is a glorious deed! To die is a glorious deed! For the flag, for the country.
History records that the country of Haiti was in a state of disrepair and of poor morale at the time. Released and made the Haiti National Anthem in 1904, it is also reported that the song played a role in restoring and healing the Country.