Hymne National Voltaïque

The Hymne National Voltaïque was the national anthem of Upper Volta from 1960 until 1984, when the country's name was changed to Burkina Faso, and the current anthem Une Seule Nuit was adopted.

Both the words and music were by Robert Ouédraogo.

French
Fière Volta de mes aieux, Ton soleil ardent et glorieux Te revêt d'or et de fierté Ô Reine drapée de loyauté !

Nous te ferons et plus forte, et plus belle À ton amour nous resterons fidèles Et nos cœurs vibrant de fierté Acclameront ta beauté Vers l'horizon lève les yeux Frémis aux accents tumultueux De tes fiers enfants tous dressés Promesses d'avenir caressées

Le travail de ton sol brûlant Sans fin trempera les cœurs ardents, Et les vertus de tes enfants Le ceindront d'un diadème triomphant.

Que Dieu te garde en sa bonté, Que du bonheur de ton sol aimé, L'Amour des frères soit la clé, Honneur, Unité et Liberté.

English translation
Proud Volta of my ancestors, Your ardent and glorious sun Takes you with gold and pride O Queen draped with loyalty!

We will make you stronger and more beautiful To your love we will remain faithful And our hearts vibrant with pride Will acclaim your beauty Towards the horizon look up Frisks with the tumultuous accents Of your proud children all trained Caressed promises of future

The work of your burning ground Endless will soak the ardent hearts, And the virtues of your children The girdle of a triumphant diadem.

May God keep you in his goodness, May the happiness of your beloved soil, The love of the brethren be the key, Honor, Unity and Freedom.