Grammy-winning Canadian singer Chantal Klebiazuk has decided to change the lyrics to “O Canada” before Thursday’s 4 Nations US-Canada cross-section championship has been revealed.
This became a Clebiazuk improvisational political statement in response to President Donald Trump’s comments that the Canadian president has become the 51st state in the United States, and she was told that Canada’s dramatic 3-2 at Boston’s TD Garden. I wrote this on Instagram in the aftermath of my overtime victory. Shortly after the pre-game festivities were completed on Thursday, multiple outlets intentionally sang “Orders only for us” as Klebiazuk protests Trump’s recent statement. I’ve confirmed that.
The 50-year-old singer also posted a photo on social media for new lyrics written on her palm, explaining the methods and reasons behind her choice of lyrics.
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“I didn’t plan or plot this… I was an honor to get a gig!” Kreviazuk wrote in part. “During the sound check, I sang the wrong words “at the command of all sons” from habits and when I analyzed the new lines, I thought I was amazing – this is very much in our country at this moment It may mean something related. syllable.
During the four-state showdown that crossed with rising political tensions between the two countries due to Trump’s threat of implementing tariffs on Canadian imports and rhetoric in the 51st state. It has become part of the story. Since he took office last month.
Montreal’s Canadian fans booed “Star Spangled Banner” loudly when the US defeated Canada 3-1 in round-robin action last Saturday, with the game in three fights in the opening nine seconds It’s beginning.
American fans in Boston booed to begin rendition of Klebiazuk’s “O Canada,” but ESPN said play by announcer Shaun McDonough began singing on the air, and the boo finally subsided. I pointed it out on the broadcast. The Boston crowd erupted in the “American” chant as soon as the Klebiazuk was over.
She wanted to hear not only the people inside TD Garden, but also her subtle changes in lyrics.
“In this very unique and potentially consequential moment, we really believe we have to stand up and use our voice to protect ourselves,” Kreviazuk wrote on Instagram. “We need to express our anger in the face of power abuse. I was raised in part by music inspired by a brave voice committed to peaceful conflict resolution. Canada is Unlike Ukraine, it is a sovereign state.”
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