Felszabadulás dala facts for kids

The Felszabadulás dala (which means 'Song of Liberation' in English) is a special patriotic song from Hungary. It was created to celebrate a day called Liberation Day. This day is on April 4th. It marks when the Soviet Red Army helped to remove the Nazis from Hungarian land. This happened in 1950. The song was written by a Hungarian musician named Ernő Rossa.

About the Song

The "Song of Liberation" was first made during the time when Rákosi Mátyás was a leader in Hungary. This was a period when Hungary was a communist country. A communist country is one where the government controls most things, like businesses and land. The song was meant to celebrate the end of a difficult time for Hungary. It honored the Soviet Red Army. This army was a big military force from the Soviet Union. They played a key role in ending the control of the Nazis in Hungary. The Nazis were a political group that caused a lot of trouble and war in Europe.

What the Lyrics Mean

The lyrics of the "Song of Liberation" talk about moving forward and not looking back at sad times. They speak about a new, bright day arriving. The song encourages people to sing happily. The chorus especially focuses on April 4th, Liberation Day. It describes the people singing with joy about their freedom. It also mentions the brave people who brought this freedom. The song remembers the loud sounds of war, like cannons and machines. But it ends by saying that the Soviet army won, washing away the sadness of many years.

A Look at the Words

Here are the lyrics of the song in Hungarian, an unofficial Hungarian Cyrillic version, and an English version that you can sing along to.

Fun Facts About the Song

• The Hungarian Radio and Television Symphony Orchestra has performed this song.
• A children's choir also sang this song.