I’ll love you for a thousand more “A Thousand Years” SONG INFORMATION Writers: David Hodges / Christina Perri The Song “A Thousand Years” is one of the most popular song among English songs. Time has brought your heart to me, I have loved you for a thousand years “I have no problem with changing the wording to ‘one’ if it will unite our nation,” she said.All of my doubt, suddenly goes away somehowĭarling, don’t be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand yearsĮvery breath, every hour has come to thisĪnd all along I believed, I would find you Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said Australia should be united as one nation, regardless of “race, colour or creed”. We’re tens of thousands of years old when it comes to human inhabitants,” she said in November 2020. And I think if we say, ‘We’re one and free,’ it acknowledges that we’re not really young as a continent. “Recognising all of our key parts of our society is critical. The slight change to the anthem’s lyrics was backed by politicians from both major parties.įormer NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian voiced her support, saying it was time “the tens of thousands of years of the First Nations people” in Australia were recognised in the national anthem. “‘One and free’ is and must be the story of every Australian, and it’s the way we truly Advance Australia Fair.” “It reaffirms our resolve as one of the world’s oldest democracies, while honouring the foundations upon which our nation has been built and the aspirations we share for the future. “It recognises that our national story is drawn from more than 300 national ancestries and language groups and we are the most successful multicultural nation on earth. It recognises the distance we have travelled as a nation. “Changing ‘young and free’ to ‘one and free’ takes nothing away, but I believe it adds much. “In the spirit of unity, it is only right that we ensure our national anthem reflects this truth and shared appreciation.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the change to the lyrics at the end of 2020. “Also, while Australia as a modern nation may be relatively young, our country’s story is ancient, as are the stories of the many First Nations peoples whose stewardship we rightly acknowledge and respect.
It is time to ensure this great unity is reflected more fully in our national anthem,” Mr Morrison said. “During the past year, we have showed once again the indomitable spirit of Australians and the united effort that has always enabled us to prevail as a nation.
When announcing the change to the second line of the national anthem last year, Mr Morrison said switching the word “young” for “one” was a way to better reflect the unity within Australia. ScoMo: ‘Change reflects our national story’ In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance Australia Fair.įrom everywhere on Earth we sing, Advance Australia Fair.īeneath the Southern Cross we sing, Advance Australia Fair.
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