[Verse 1]
In the heart of Europe lies a land so small
Two million people standing proud and tall
The smallest Slavic nation with a voice so clear
Language preservation keeps their culture dear
From the Alps to coast, four landscapes in one
Slovenia's story has just begun
[Chorus]
Slovenia, Slovenia, mountain peaks to sea
Prešeren's poetry flows through history
Kurentovanje, Martinovanje too
Ancient customs make the culture new
Small but mighty, proud and free
Slovenia's heart beats culturally
[Verse 2]
Cross the borders to Carinthia's land
Austrian valleys where Slovenians stand
Down in Trieste by Italy's shore
Slovenian voices echo more and more
Communities scattered but never apart
Language binds them, culture in their heart
[Chorus]
Slovenia, Slovenia, mountain peaks to sea
Prešeren's poetry flows through history
Kurentovanje, Martinovanje too
Ancient customs make the culture new
Small but mighty, proud and free
Slovenia's heart beats culturally
[Verse 3]
Plečnik built the buildings, architectural grace
Laibach and NSK put art in its place
Žižek philosophizes with wisdom profound
Dončić shoots hoops with basketball sound
Tina Maze carved slopes with skiing might
Cultural icons shining bright
[Bridge]
When November comes around
Martinovanje wine is found
Carnival masks dance through the street
Pust celebrations can't be beat
Alps and karst and plains so wide
Four landscapes fill them with pride
[Chorus]
Slovenia, Slovenia, mountain peaks to sea
Prešeren's poetry flows through history
Kurentovanje, Martinovanje too
Ancient customs make the culture new
Small but mighty, proud and free
Slovenia's heart beats culturally
[Outro]
From Ljubljana to the Adriatic blue
Slovenian culture welcomes you
Learn the language, feel the pride
Cultural competence as your guide