
This article discusses the current debate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over the revision of the national anthem, the “Debout congolais”. The questions focus on the conjugation of verbs and the use of “we” and “you” in the text. The article stresses the importance of understanding the historical context and meaning of the anthem in order to assess the advisability of modifying it. It invites us to reflect on the country’s ideals of independence and greatness and to pursue our collective commitment to the future.