PNG INDEPENDENCE HISTORY

### Verse 1
In the late 19th century, the world took its claim,
Germans and Brits in a colonial game.
From Kaiser-Wilhelmsland to British shores,
Papua New Guinea, oh, opened its doors.

### Chorus
Stand up, rise high, for our freedom we'll sing,
From shadows of the past, let the new dawn bring.
With voices united, we'll proclaim our land,
Papua New Guinea, together we stand!

### Verse 2
Through the battles of war in the skies above,
Allied hearts fought hard with a spirit of love.
National dreams began to take flight,
In the ashes of conflict, we found our might.

### Chorus
Stand up, rise high, for our freedom we'll sing,
From shadows of the past, let the new dawn bring.
With voices united, we'll proclaim our land,
Papua New Guinea, together we stand!

### Bridge
The '70s called for change, the people had a say,
Drafting a vision, paving the way.
September sweet sixteen, a date to recall,
Independence shattered chains, we answered the call.

### Chorus
Stand up, rise high, for our freedom we'll sing,
From shadows of the past, let the new dawn bring.
With voices united, we'll proclaim our land,
Papua New Guinea, together we stand!

### Outro
So here's to the journey, both the struggles and the smiles,
A tapestry of tribes woven through the miles.
Papua New Guinea, our spirits ignite,
Together in freedom, we’ll always stand bright!