The Twelve (Song)

'The Twelve' is the official anthem of the continent of Torién written by Mutsemeku Givana.

First verse
The first verse describes that the nature of The First 12's arrival should be enough reason to respect the land and hold it in a higher regard than any other country or continent.

Second verse
The second verse explains more of the sacred nature of The First 12 but instead of using this to have the audience hold the land in regard, it is saying that the performer has an actual, personal connection with The First 12 and that this should be highly respected.

Third verse
The third verse deals with Torién's beauty and variety of locations.

Forth verse
The forth verse describes that while Torién may sometimes be dangerous, there is nothing to fear if only you stay on the right side of the law.

Structure
The structure of the song is a four verse song with two bridges. There is four lines in each verse but only three in the bridge. This song is meant for a guitar and singer.

Lyrics
‘The Twelve’

VERSE ONE

One day they just appeared right here, just out of nowhere,

They built up this great land of ours, due to them I’m here,

Now we all must treat this sacred place so just and fair

Torién Torién

VERSE TWO

The First Twelve came here for us so we all could survive,

So to Torién I truly swear to give up my life,

Through all of the happiness and through all the strife

Torién Torién

BRIDGE

Torién Torién is here

Torién Torién is here

Torién Torién is here

VERSE THREE

<p class="MsoNormal">Take me to a town or port or a beautiful city,

<p class="MsoNormal">Torién has got it all. It is the place for me,

<p class="MsoNormal">I hope that you can all see all the beauty I can see

<p class="MsoNormal">Torién Torién

<p class="MsoNormal">BRIDGE

<p class="MsoNormal">Torién Torién is here

<p class="MsoNormal">Torién Torién is here

<p class="MsoNormal">Torién Torién is here

<p class="MsoNormal">VERSE FOUR

<p class="MsoNormal">We’ve the best soil, the best view, the best people,

<p class="MsoNormal">We may sometimes seem unsafe but looks can be deceitful,

<p class="MsoNormal">You have nothing to fear as long as you keep legal

<p class="MsoNormal">Torién Torién

Reception
The anthem has been generally well-recieved in Torién but has had its criticisms in relation to the song drawing attention to danger involved in Torién lifestyle.