*A song from Madagascar: Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô!*

*Oh, beloved land of our ancestors!*

*Oh beautiful Madagascar.*

*Our love for you will never end,*

*And will remain forever loyal to you.*

*Bless, oh Creator,*

*This island of our ancestors*

*May it have joy and happiness.*

*And may we be truly happy.*

*Oh beloved land of our ancestors!*

*We wish to serve you*

*With our body, heart and soul.*

*which are precious and dignified.*

*Oh beloved land of our ancestors!*

*We pray that you be blessed,*

*By the Creator of this world*

*who is the foundation of your existence.*