A viral clip of Chantal Kreviazuk changing the lyrics to “O Canada” in protest during 4 Nations Face-Off has gone viral online.
O Canada National Anthem
During her performance of “O Canada” at the 4 Nations Face-Off game between Canada and the U.S. last night, singer Chantal Kreviazuk made a bold statement by altering the lyrics of the national anthem. The change was a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly made controversial comments about turning Canada into the “51st state.”
O Canada Lyrics
Kreviazuk, 50, adjusted the line “in all of us command” to “that only us command,” subtly shifting the anthem to make a statement of sovereignty. This change was a clear response to the rhetoric coming from Trump, whose remarks about American expansionism have stirred tensions with Canada, as also noted here.
Chantal Kreviazuk O Canada
The singer, who hails from Winnipeg, shared her thoughts on the protest via Instagram, posting a photo of the handwritten lyrics on her hand. In the post, Kreviazuk wrote, “In this very peculiar and potentially consequential moment, I truly believe that we must stand up, use our voices, and try to protect ourselves. We should express our outrage in the face of any abuses of power.”
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While her rendition of the anthem was met with mixed reactions, Kreviazuk made it clear that her goal was to raise awareness and make a stand. Her action underscores the importance of using one’s platform to speak out against what they believe is wrong.
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Despite the political statement, Canada emerged victorious, winning the game against the U.S. While Kreviazuk’s lyrical change may have stirred controversy, it certainly sparked conversation and demonstrated how music and public figures can use their influence for activism.
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