Ukraine National Anthem English Lyrics May 2026

Upon us, my young brothers, fate shall yet smile. Our enemies will perish, like dew in the morning sun, And we too shall rule, brothers, in our own land.

💡 The anthem is a "Hallelujah" for the nation—starting with a solemn tone but building into a rousing declaration of sovereignty.

Souls and bodies we’ll lay down, all for our freedom, And we will show that we, brothers, are of the Cossack nation! Meaning & Reception Ukraine National Anthem English lyrics

The mention of "Cossack nation" connects modern Ukrainians to their historic warrior ancestors.

"Dew in the sun" suggests that enemies are temporary and will naturally vanish. Upon us, my young brothers, fate shall yet smile

Since 2022, the anthem has been performed by orchestras worldwide as a symbol of solidarity .

The Ukrainian national anthem, (Ukraine's Glory and Freedom Have Not Yet Perished), is a powerful song of resilience. Its English lyrics reflect a history of struggle for independence. Anthem Overview Lyrics: Based on an 1862 poem by Pavlo Chubynsky . Music: Composed in 1863 by Mykhailo Verbytsky , a priest. Official Status: Adopted in 1992 (music) and 2003 (lyrics). Souls and bodies we’ll lay down, all for

The most common English translation from sources like Cambridge4Ukraine is as follows: