The anthem was composed by Ymesei Ezekiel (9 January 1921 – 20 May 1984), a composer, musician and music teacher, during the time of the transition from the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, which at the time was using the anthem of Micronesia, to the establishment of the Republic of Palau under the trust territory.

A committee headed by member of the House of Delegates Demei Otobed was established to adopt a national anthem in line with the new constitution.

Along with Otobed and Ezekiel, other members of the committee included historians and musicians Riosang Salvador, Kebekol Alfonso and Hermana Umetaro.

In spirit let's join hands, united, one Care for our homeland...from forefathers on Look after its concord, its glory keep Through peace and love and heart's devotion deep

God bless our country, our island home always Our sweet inheritances from the ancient days Give us strength and power and all of the rights To govern with all eternity with might