"Beasts of England" is a fictional song created by George Orwell in his novel "Animal Farm." The lyrics are as follows:
Beasts of England, beasts of Ireland,
Beasts of every land and clime,
Hearken to my joyful tidings
Of the Golden Future time.
Soon or late the day is coming,
Tyrant Man shall be o'erthrown,
And the fruitful fields of England
Shall be trod by beasts alone.
Rings shall vanish from our noses,
And the harness from our back,
Bit and spur shall rust forever,
Cruel whips no more shall crack.
Riches more than mind can picture,
Wheat and barley, oats and hay,
Clover, beans, and mangel-wurzels
Shall be ours upon that day.
Bright will shine the fields of England,
Purer shall its waters be,
Sweeter yet shall blow its breezes
On the day that sets us free.
For that day we all must labour,
Though we die before it break;
Cows and horses, geese and turkeys,
All must toil for freedom's sake.
Beasts of England, beasts of Ireland,
Beasts of every land and clime,
Hearken well and spread my tidings
Of the Golden Future time.
In George Orwell's "Animal Farm," "Beasts of England" is a song that serves as a tool for rebellion and unity among the animals on the farm. Old Major, an old boar, introduces the song as he encourages the animals to envision a future where they are free from the tyranny of humans. The lyrics of the song contain a vision of a utopian society where animals are no longer oppressed, and they enjoy the fruits of their own labor.
The song is a powerful and emotional expression of the animals' desire for freedom and equality. It becomes a symbol of their shared dreams and a unifying force that brings them together in their quest for a better life. The lyrics of "Beasts of England" paint a vivid picture of a future where the animals are liberated from the shackles of human control, and they can enjoy the abundance of the farm without exploitation.
As the story progresses, the song becomes a symbol of the animals' initial hope and idealism. However, as the pigs take over the leadership on the farm and betray the principles of the rebellion, the song is eventually banned, and its significance is twisted. The banning of "Beasts of England" reflects the corrupted state of the revolution and the loss of the animals' original vision for a just and free society.