Italy has changed its national anthem: the symbolic 'Yes!' has been removed from the text!.

According to ТСН: Italy has made symbolic changes to its national anthem, excluding the exclamation 'Si!' ('Yes!') from the final line, which followed the call to self-sacrifice for the country. This was reported by sources in the government.

Changes in the Anthem

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Italy recently issued official recommendations regarding the performance of the anthem, according to a presidential decree published in the official bulletin. This document stipulates the use of the original version of the anthem.

Previously, the concluding part of the anthem 'Brothers of Italy' looked like this:

'We are ready to die,We are ready to die,Italy has called! Yes!'

Now the final word 'Yes!' is no longer performed.

Explanation of the Change

No official statements about this change have been made by the government, however, it was first reported by the publication Il Fatto Quotidiano. Sources in the Ministry of Defense and the office of President Sergio Mattarella confirmed this information.

Representatives of the presidential administration stated that the decision does not have a political subtext and was made solely for the purpose of returning to the authentic text of the anthem, without later amendments.

Historical Context

The national anthem of Italy, 'Brothers of Italy', was written by poet Goffredo Mameli in 1847, even before the unification of the country. In its original text, the exclamation 'Si' is absent, although this word is present in the notes created by composer Michele Novaro that same year.

Interestingly, 'Brothers of Italy' is also the name of the political party of the current Prime Minister Meloni.

The original texts and notes of the anthem are published on the official website of the government of Italy.

Thus, Italy is returning to the traditional version of its anthem, driven by the desire to preserve its historical authenticity. Changes in the anthem may indicate deeper national sentiments, as countries often turn to their symbols in times of change. It is important to observe how this decision will affect society and the political climate in the country.