The lyrics of "Zdrobite cătușe" reflect the communist ideology of the Romanian People's Republic. The anthem celebrates the overthrow of the previous government and the establishment of the new communist regime, with references to the struggle of the working class and the collective effort of the people to build a new society.
The chorus of the anthem, "Long live, long live our Republic," is a rallying cry for the new regime and the people of Romania to work together to build a better future. The lyrics also express a commitment to unity, peace, and hard work, as well as a determination to continue fighting for the new republic's success.
Overall, "Zdrobite cătușe" was a powerful and stirring anthem that reflected the ideals and aspirations of the Romanian People's Republic during its early years. While it was only used for a short time, it remains an important symbol of Romanian history and culture.
Zdrobite cătușe în urmă rămân
În frunte-i mereu muncitorul,
Prin lupte și jertfe o treaptă urcăm,
Stăpân pe destin e poporul!
Cor: Trăiască, trăiască, republica noastră, În marș de năvalnic șuvoi revărsat; Muncitori și țărani, cărturari și ostași, Zidim România republicii noi!
În lături cu putredul vechi stăvilar
E ceasul de sfântă’ncordare.
Unirea și pacea și munca-i stegar
Republicii noi populare!
Cor
Spre țelul victoriei mari ne-ndreptăm
E ceas de izbânzi viitoare
Credință în muncă și luptă jurăm
Republicii noi populare.
Cor
Broken chains are left behind
The worker is always in the front
Through fights and sacrifices a step we climb
The people are masters of their destiny.
Chorus: Long live, long live our Republic In a march of a tempestuous torrent Workers and peasants, intellectuals and soldiers We’re building Romania of the new Republic
Eliminating the old putrid dam
It’s the hour of holy suspense
Union and peace and work are carrying the flag
Of the new People's Republic
Chorus
By the great victory we are going,
It is time for future triumphs.
We swear that we will work closely and fight
By the new Republic.
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