Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!

Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô
English: Oh, our Beloved Fatherland
National anthem of	Madagascar
Lyrics	Norbert Raharisoa
Music	Rahajason

Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! is the national anthem of Madagascar. The music was written by Pasteur Rahajason and the lyrics by Norbert Raharisoa.

Malagasy lyrics	Approximate translation
First stanza
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! Ry Madagasikara soa. Ny Fitiavanay anao tsy miala, Fa ho anao, ho anao doria tokoa.	Oh, Our beloved fatherland Oh good Madagascar. Our love for you will not leave, For you, for you for ever.
Chorus:
Tahionao ry Zanahary 'Ty Nosindrazanay ity Hiadana sy ho finaritra He! Sambatra tokoa izahay.	Bless you, oh Creator This island of our ancestors To live in peace and joy Hey! We are truly blessed.
Second stanza
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! Irinay mba hanompoan'anao Ny tena sy fo fanahy anananay, 'Zay sarobidy sy mendrika tokoa.	Oh our beloved fatherland! We wish to serve you with The body and heart, spirit that is ours, You are precious and truly deserving.
Third stanza
Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô! Irinay mba hitahian'anao, Ka Ilay Nahary 'zao tontolo izao No fototra ijoroan'ny satanao.	Oh our beloved fatherland! We wish that you will be blessed, So that the Creator of this world Will be the foundation of your laws.