The Canadian folk song singer Chantal Kreviazuk revealed her plans to change the lyrics of the song and to take a shot in advance with President Donald Trump, her social media shows.
In the midst of Trump's suggestions that the United States should annex as a 51st state, Kreviazuk sang the words 'that only command' – instead of 'in all command' – in essence to tell the president from the northern one Neigbors of the US.
And before her version of 'O Canada' before the 4 Nations Face-Off Hockey Final in Boston, Kreviazuk posted a photo of the revised texts written on her hand on her Instagram story.
She also recorded the caption: 'I am sorry if my performance of our national anthem rubbed you in the wrong way. If I was a bit off -package or if it wasn't perfect in his tone. I am sorry if I have messed up the French line I inserted to bring some balance in the history of our nation without losing those words “glorious and free” in English … I'm sorry if you think we're better can be annexed.
“Here's the thing. Art for me is an expression of our truth. And in this very special and potentially consistent moment, I really believe that we get up, use our voices and try to protect ourselves … No – we have to express our indignation in the face of any abuse of power. I was partially raised by music inspired by brave voices that are committed to peaceful conflict solution.
“Canada, no different than Ukraine is a sovereign nation. period. We have a culture individual for others. We are united in our values. We care. We are friendly. We are strong. '
Canadian folk song singer Chantal Kreviazuk revealed her plans to turn the lyrics of the song into a excavation at Donald Trump
Kreviazuk changed the texts in Swipe at Trump in the midst of Canada's feud with the American president
Provocent rhetoric of President Trump has tense the relationship between the countries
The singer also placed a selfie video of himself before he started performing and said it was an 'honor' to sing 'O Canada'.
A representative for the singer confirmed to the CBC that the switch was intentionally done in response to Trump.
The recent comments and actions of Trump – who have included threatening rates of another 25 percent in Canada – have increased tensions during this hockey tournament.
The Banner's stars were booed loudly when he was performed in Montreal last weekend, while the Americans brought back the favor on Thursday during 'O Canada' in Boston.
Many Canadian fans also shot the performance while accusing the singer of forgetting the texts, did not realize that she had deliberately changed the words.
She was also accused that she was not trapped by some viewers.
Trump recently encouraged Canada by calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'Governor' and called the USA team to offer its best wishes for the competition.
'I just want to wish you good luck. You are really a competent group of people, “he said. “It's an honor to talk to you … We love you. We will watch tonight. Bring it home.
Kreviazuk sang the words 'that only we command' – instead of 'in all of us command'
The Canadians eventually got the best of the Americans during the 4 nations that are confronted with final
Trump signed an executive order on 1 February to implement a rate of 25 percent on the entry from Canada and Mexico.
The measure is yet to start, but would take effect on March 4.
Eventually, after losing 3-1 in Round Robin Play last weekend, Canada got the last smile on Thursday.
The Canadians won 3-2 in sudden overtime hours to win the first iteration of the competition.
