Proud to be a Clanner

[Fixerben]

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my lovelywife.
I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the Clans still stands for freedom and OT can’t take that away.

And I’m proud to be a Clanner where as least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend us still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love the Clans .
God bless the Clans today

From the lakes of Newland City, to the hills of Tir County,
across the plains of Eastern Fouls, from sea to shining sea,

From Athen to West Athen and Tir to 20K,
Well, there’s pride in every Clanner heart,
and it’s time to stand and say:

And I’m proud to be a Clanner where as least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend us still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love the Clans .
God bless the Clans today

/rocky
/shout wo0t! for the Clans. Long live Freedom! Long live the the Fighters! Long live the Clans!

((I'm going to have to record this one and let Tarryk or Tris play it on GSP.))

[vallikat]

You know Ben you have the perfect voice to record this and do it justice, but I would also love to hear you do the original version.

[Fixerben]

I dont think I can do that good. But I am going to try.

[Vixentrox]

Well...you do sing pretty good. I was mildly suprised.

[Fixerben]

Originally posted by Vixentrox
Well...you do sing pretty good. I was mildly suprised.

Well, I'm not quite sure if mildly surprised is a compliment or not. So I wont assume anything.

[vallikat]

I was highly surprised.

You can sang!! <<not a typo, meant to convey how impresed I am with your singing.

[Fixerben]

hehe tyvm

[Duzytato]

Great Song! You do have a great voice. I can't wait to hear it. It should be good.

((OOC: I do have some mild concerns about the basis for the song. Granted, you didn't turn an Eminem song into the clan anthem, but the song you did choose may be offensive to some. You basically are saying 'Clan = America' and that may not fly with some players. You have alot of talent for singing and song modifying, maybe you could consider modifying another song for the anthem? Or maybe not. ))

[_______________Bliqz]

I have been impressed by GSP's ability to remain non political, and focus on the entertainment of all of its listeners. I somehow think they would think twice before alienating such a large portion of their listeners.

[tristalyn]

*huggles her loving husband*

[vallikat]

OOC:

*sigh*

Don't mind me, I haven't been sleeping well lately, so sometimes I speak without engaging my brain. (in the words of THEDEACON: "Not. One. Word.") However Bliqz and Tif do raise valid concerns. Love the song but it might be viewed as offensive either by non-American players, or non-Clan characters.

[Nevver]

Nevver hurls Chirop eggs at the Clanner.

((I'm American and I don't see anything wrong with it. All he did was use the melody and put in his own words, not twist the words to mock the song or America or anything. Think of Ben as the Weird Al Yankovich of Rubi Ka.))

[UwensBack]

((I'm not from America and I'm not offended by it. This is Rubi Ka. There is no America. If he wants to adopt a song, so be it. If yer still not convinced, we'll write "God Save the CEO" to make it even ))

[vallikat]

((well ok, but does anyone even know the words to that song beyond God Save The Queen? ...ok, ok, I know you Brits probably know it in your sleep. I'm just poking fun. Did I mention that I haven't been sleeping well lately? ))

[Nevver]

((The only song that I know with the lyrics "God Save The Queen" is "Anarchy In The UK" by The Sex Pistols. That aside, like most Americans, I don't know all the words to our national anthem either.))

Nevver takes the opportunity to throw another Chirop egg at Ben.

[_______________Bliqz]

((Actualy God Save the Queen is a separate track than Anarchy for the UK...But the fact that you mentioned the Sex Pistols makes me happy ))

Bliqz grabs a Chirop and squeezes an agg out of it and hands the egg to Nevver

[Nevver]

((You're right. The song by the Sex Pistols with the lyrics "God Save The Queen" is "God Save The Queen."

One sec...))

Nevver takes the egg that Bliqz handed to her and lands one right on Ben's head.

((I've never been one to dwell on the obvious. Either way, I'm sure Johnny Rotten is happy to still be quoted on occasion, even if inaccurately.))

[Nevver]

((Actually, the song Ben used is "America The Beautiful" which is not even the national anthem. The national anthem is "Star Spangled Banner."))

[vallikat]

(( Actually the song Ben used is God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood. But you're right that its not the national anthem. I forget when it was written exactly but its relatively recent (as opposed to the national anthem). It did gain a resurgance in popularity after 9/11.))

[Nevver]

((Well, whatever song he used...))

Nevver trips Ben as he leaves the podium and walks by after singing his Clanner song.