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Jak długo na Wawelu... - Anthem of Wisła Kraków


As long as on Wawel,
the bell of Sigismund tolls,
As long as our Wisła
flows to Gdańsk endlessly.

The White Eagle shall triumph,
the Polish lineage shall prevail,
Our Wisła shall triumph,
for it is the Kraków club.

Faithful to our team,
I shall come to its match once again,
And sorrow shall vanish from the heart,
worries shall depart.

The White Eagle shall triumph,
the Polish lineage shall prevail,
Our Wisła shall triumph,
for it is the Kraków club.

The White Star shall triumph,
our Wisła brethren,
It is a great merit
of those who know how to play.

The White Eagle shall triumph,
the Polish lineage shall prevail,
Our Wisła shall triumph,
for it is the Kraków club.

Even if you're defeated,
it must be brief,
For the champion is the one
who knows how to play.

"Jak długo na Wawelu" is the anthem of Wisła Kraków. The anthem is based on a patriotic song that is believed to be created in the late 19th century and gained popularity during the early 20th century when Poland was regaining its independence. The exact time when this song became the anthem of Wisła is unclear, although various sources point to the 1920s. Throughout history, different versions of the anthem with slightly varied lyrics have been used. It is sung before every Wisła match, and fans often initiate it in the final minutes of the game, regardless of the score. It is likely the oldest continuously used polish sports song. Its beauty lies not only in its words and music but also in its rich history and long-standing tradition.