Lift This Banner
The bourgeoisie pretends to be
The nation’s best defender
And yet it sells the nation’s rights
To the highest bidder
The banner of independence
Cast down in dishonour
Who will lift it up and dare
To reach new heights of splendour
CHORUS:
Lift this banner
Carry it forward
If you wish to be
Genuine patriots
Of our country
The bourgeoisie can no more say
Its system’s universal
But still the rich have all the rights
The people’s claims negated
The banner of democracy
Cast down in dishonour
Who will lift it up and dare
To reach new heights of splendour
(Chorus)
Our 8th Congress stands proud and tall
Accountability begins at home
Empower the people is our call
Security for all is our fight
The dignity of labour
The workers will restore
They’ll lead the people to guarantee
Humanity’s future and right to be
(Chorus)
