What are the lyrics to Poland’s national anthem, and how does it translate into English?

The first time I heard the Polish anthem, I didn’t understand the words — but I felt them. That rhythm wasn’t just music; it was heartbeat and history. Most national anthems celebrate victory, but Poland’s celebrates survival. It was written when Poland didn’t even exist on the map, yet people still sang, still believed, and still marched forward. That’s when I understood — the Polish anthem isn’t about the past. It’s a promise to the future. Because no matter what happens, Poland always rises.