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Originally Posted by Drbio

The manner in which he said that was intended to be derogatory. I am well aware of the the related tune. The writer was saying that the National anthem was nothing more than a drinking song and was being totally derogatory. As such, he can go fark himself.

perhaps you had too much crap in your system to understand "the writer".

Adam Kidron, chief executive of the label that released the new version of the anthem, Urban Box Office Records, said in a statement that the song helped those who did not speak English "to fully understand the character of 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' the American flag and the ideals of freedom that they represent."

Singer Andy Andy, who contributed to the recording, said on local Spanish radio station 107.5 FM, that the translation pays "careful attention to the essence" of the national anthem.

"It's a respectful translation," he said