The anthem is actually a 50-word poem condensed from Kudirka's broader vision for the Lithuanian state and people.
According to the translation provided by nationalanthems.info and the House of Lithuania :
The national anthem of Lithuania is titled (The National Song or Hymn). Both its music and lyrics were written in 1898 by Vincas Kudirka , a physician and poet. The anthem was officially adopted in 1919 following Lithuania's declaration of independence. English Translation of "Tautiška giesmė" National Anthem of Lithuania (English translation)
Since 2009, Lithuanians worldwide participate in a unique tradition where they sing the anthem simultaneously at 9 PM (local Lithuanian time) every July 6 to celebrate Statehood Day. Fast Facts
Let your children always followOnly roads of virtue,May your own, mankind’s well-beingBe the goals they work for. The anthem is actually a 50-word poem condensed
May the sun above our landBanish darkening clouds around,Light and truth all alongGuide our steps forever.
May the love of LithuaniaBrightly burn in our hearts,For the sake of this landLet unity blossom! Historical Context The anthem was officially adopted in 1919 following
Lithuania, our homeland,Land of worshiped heroes!Let your sons draw their strengthFrom our past experience.