Translation:
Yes, we love this country,
as it rises forth,
furrowed, weathered over the water,
with the thousand homes.
Love, love it and think
of our father and mother
and the saga-night that lowers
dreams upon the earth.

• The Norwegian anthem, Ja, vi elsker dette landet ("Yes, we love this country"), is defined by a deep, stirring sense of national pride and a melody that feels inherently tied to the country's rugged, coastal landscape. In a stadium, the song begins with a measured, almost hymn-like quality, but quickly builds into a swelling, joyous chorus. Because it was written in the mid-19th century—a time when Norway was striving for independence—the lyrics reflect a romantic, poetic vision of history, highlighting the endurance of the Norwegian people. While the full anthem contains eight verses, in the sporting world, you will almost exclusively hear the first and the final verse, creating a powerful, concise, and incredibly emotional bookend to the matchday buildup that resonates deeply with the home crowd.