Translated as "The National Song" In Lithuanian (Just to improve the title and to avoid confusion.) After the World War I and the Russian Civil war, Lithuania gained independence until 1940. This anthem was abolished in 1940 when Lithuania is a part of the Soviet Union. When Lithuania is the first country to gain independence from the Soviet Union, this anthem was restored. An national anthem of Lithuania. (1918-1940, 1988-Now) Preceded by: "State Anthem of the Lithuanian SSR" (1988) https://planet.mblock.cc/project/2948853 "God Save the Tsar!" (1918) https://planet.mblock.cc/project/2973751 Succeeded by: "The Internationale" (1940) Lyrics: Lietuva, Tėvyne mūsų, Tu didvyrių žeme, Iš praeities Tavo sūnūs Te stiprybę semia. Tegul Tavo vaikai eina Vien takais dorybės, Tegul dirba Tavo naudai Ir žmonių gėrybei. Tegul saulė Lietuvoj Tamsumas prašalina, Ir šviesa, ir tiesa Mūs žingsnius telydi. Tegul meilė Lietuvos Dega mūsų širdyse, Vardan tos Lietuvos Vienybė težydi!