My People, My Country (song)
| "我和我的祖国" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Li Guyi | |
| from the album My People, My Country | |
| Language | Chinese |
| English title | My People, My Country |
| Released | January 1984 |
| Genre | Popular music |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Label | China Audio-Video Publishing House |
| Composer(s) | Qin Yongcheng (秦咏诚) |
| Lyricist(s) | Zhang Li (张藜) |
"My People, My Country" (simplified Chinese: 我和我的祖国; traditional Chinese: 我和我的祖國, literal translation Me and My Motherland/My Motherland and I) is a patriotic song of the People's Republic of China that debuted in 1985. The song was composed by Qin Yongcheng of the Shenyang Conservatory of Music. The lyrics, written by Zhang Li, are expressed in the first person, depicting one's love for the motherland. The song was circulated widely after being sung by the prominent Chinese singer Li Guyi, and remains one of the most popular songs in the country. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, "Me and My Motherland" was sung all over the country.The song has been shortlisted as one of 100 patriotic songs recommended by the Central Propaganda Department, and of 100 excellent songs celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.