Seeking freedom, patriots rose and fell in the Ilinden uprising
Turks holocaust two hundred villages, rampant revenge stalked the land.
Unlikely allies, Bulgars, Greeks and Serbs drive out the Ottomans
The partitioning of Macedonia, was their Balkan war prize demand.
A night of gloomy darkness falls over Europe's power struggles
Ilinden, Balkan, World and Civil wars, repeatedly Macedonia is overrun.
Sunrise overcomes night, it's dawning light, announces each new day
In 1991, history records, the rising of the Macedonian Sun.
Oppressed and suppressed under Sultanate, Monarchy and Communism
This people are now masters of their house, their land.
Internationally recognized as the Republic of Macedonia
Under their own flag, the Macedonian Sun they stand.
Macedonia's twentieth century was one of bloodshed and turbulence
With perseverance, autonomy was achieved, their hope is realized.
A flag is designed to represent and identify them
By symbol and color their nationhood is now visualized.
How inspiring, this Macedonian Sun, a boldly emblazoned flag
Centered on a field of Red, a golden risen Sun.
The symbol of the Sun speaks of a new day, of independence
The color of Red, speaks of patriots blood, a memorandum.
Macedonia's banner is derived from their ancient heraldic emblem
Now in modern form "we are a people" a visual declaration.
Wherever they emigrated, proud sons and daughters, see it fly
Their hearts are delighted by the flag of their mother nation.
In history past, Macedonia, was a leading actor on the world's stage
Today she is wholeheartedly cast in a modern, supportive part.
Friend and ally to all who pursue peace and democracy
Their national flag is the coalescence of their national heart.
Reader, listener, consider the symbolism and color of this Flag
As together, prospect and retrospect enables our mind to see.
The golden risen Sun, looks ahead to a new Macedonian era
Red looks back, on blood sacrificed for love of country.
This century, as nations continue to strive, ideology against ideology
Fly in hope; fly in honor and freedom, oh Macedonian Sun.
Until all flags are lowered and required no more
When on earth, God's Kingdom come, His will be done.