Okay, here’s the deep cut you didn’t ask for. There’s a verse about the Queen’s enemies being blown away. I am not exaggerating.
“O Lord, our God, arise, her enemies to scatter; / Destroy them in their pride, and minimize their power.” Yes, minimize their power is a royal command. It sounds like a supervillain’s corporate goal.
There’s also a verse that goes, “From every latent foe, from the assassin’s blow.” What? This song was written when people were really, genuinely worried about assassins. It’s not a lullaby; it’s a security briefing.
The “Send Her Victorious” Problem
Let’s talk about that phrase. “Send her victorious, happy and glorious.” That’s a lot of pressure for one person, isn’t it?
Imagine your boss asking you to be victorious, happy, and glorious before 9 AM. I’m happy if I find matching socks. The song demands peak performance from a monarch at all times.
And “long to reign over us” is basically a contract extension with no end date. It’s the ultimate job security. You have to admire the audacity.
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