Wikipedia:Songs about Wikipedia/The Call of Wikipedia

The song is created by based on the former national anthem of South Africa. It in intended to show the devotion of Wikipedians to Wikipedia, and respect it. Ultimately, this song demonstrates unconditional love and service to the encyclopedia as part of the community.

Lyrics
Ringing out from our great portals, from our millions all around; O'er the everlasting pillars, where the echoing rules resound; From discussions where consensus, we have learnt to obey must  - Calls the spirit of our wiki, of the 'Pedia that we trust. At thy call we shall not falter, bold and steadfast we shall stand, At thy will to stay or vanish, Wikipedia, vast and grand!

In our body and our spirit, in times that come and go fast; In the promise of our future and the glory of our past; In our will, our work, our striving, from anon to adminship - There's no wiki with our loving, and no bond that can enslave. May we ever be so loyal. May our deeds to all proclaim Our enduring love and service to thy honour and thy name.

In the times of our dear loving, in our moments that we desire, in the tragic days of blocking, in vandalism and despair; When the admins' bells are chiming, when those we love depart; Thou dost know us for thy children and dost take us to thy heart. Loudly peals the answering chorus; We are thine, and we shall stand, No matter what, we will answer to thy call, O and expand!

In our power, oh dear Wiki, did all of us build of old; So let us now all remember To assume good faith and to be bold! - That the heritage we're leaving for our children yet may be; Knowledge only of the highest and before the whole world free. Let us strengthen our loyalty, More so than ever before. For all of the worlds future, Both now and evermore!