Haiti National Anthem (1893-1903; Instrumental) Quand nos Aïeux brisèrent leurs entraves

Quand nos Aïeux brisèrent leurs entraves ("When our Fathers Broke Their Chains") was the unofficial national anthem of Haiti from 1893 to 1903. The lyrics were written by Oswald Durand, a Haitian writer and poet.

Refrain: (French Lyrics / Paroles en Français)
L'indépendance est éphémère
Sans le droit à l'égalité!
Pour fouler, heureux, cette terre
Il nous faut la devise austère :
Dieu! Le Travail! La Liberté!

Refrain: (English Lyrics / Translation)
Independence is fugitive
without the right of equality!
To plough this soil with joy
we need this strict motto:
God! Labour! Freedom!