Students unveil a song and video for Wrexham, hoping it will be adopted as the city’s official anthem.
Pupils previewed a video for a song about their city. The song, which took months to create with the help of local musicians from every high school, is gaining popularity. People want it as Wrexham’s anthem.
The song honors Wrexham’s past, mentioning coal mining and steelmaking. Ruabon’s red brick, St Giles’s Church, and Wrexham AFC’s rise also feature. People are calling it a “love song” and think it could become really popular!
The Wrexham Music Cooperative wrote the song and asked schools to contribute a verse and rap. Ysgol Rhiwabon won the competition, earning them a starring role in the music video. The school had a special assembly to celebrate.
The choir received new percussion instruments and £1,000 for music gear. Scott Lloyd and Wyn Pearson wrote the lyrics and music, while Matty Roberts made the video.
Wyn Pearson said everyone at Ysgol Rhiwabon helped with the project. Twelve-year-old Holly Jones raps a verse. She loves singing and music contests, making her feel confident doing the rap. Her family is very proud of her, and she hopes fans sing it at the Racecourse.
Heather Powell congratulated Ysgol Rhiwabon, acknowledging the great entries from all the high schools. The project helped students learn about Wrexham through music. Students recorded their song with Matty Roberts, and Sandra Tarver said the school loved being involved.
The students care about their community. Elsie Davies-Bottomley thought the video represents Wrexham well, and it represents the music industry too. Emily Stephenson felt proud to be from Ruabon. Councillor Mark Young said the song reflects Wrexham’s history.
Councillor Phil Wynn praised the Music Cooperative. Karen Evans said all schools participated, and she congratulated everyone involved. The song sounds fantastic.
Here are the lyrics:
Verse One:
Up in Brymbo, men of steel, the boys from over the hill
We pray for the miners at the colliery wheel, as we remember them still
We march with pride along Clywedog trail through Bersham waterfall
The walls of Erddig standing mighty and tall
Chorus:
Wrexham’s home, it’s the place to be
Once a town now a big city
A hundred million things to do
Wrexham we love you!
From the roar of the ground to the bells of St. Giles
Hailing the heroes for miles and miles
Voices together in harmony singing ‘Wrecsam, dwi’n dy garu di’!
Verse Two:
Down in Johnstown take a walk past Hafod Colliery
Take off all of your shoes and socks and paddle in the River Dee
The boys from Hollywood have come across and April was sublime
The boys in blue will never see the victory line
Chorus:
Wrexham’s home, it’s the place to be
Once a town now a big city
A hundred million things to do
Wrexham we love you!
From the roar of the ground to the bells of St. Giles
Hailing the heroes for miles and miles
Voices together in harmony singing ‘Wrecsam, dwi’n dy garu di’!
Rap:
Ruabon rocks yn y ty, dreigiau coch for eternity
Ruabon red brick in our history, building blocks of our community
Talk about Wrexham, yeah that’s me. Here’s a tour around our city
From the church to the stadium and the university; here’s a few places that you need to see
Chorus:
Wrexham’s home, it’s the place to be
Once a town now a big city
A hundred million things to do
Wrexham we love you!
From the roar of the ground to the bells of St. Giles
Hailing the heroes for miles and miles
Voices together in harmony singing ‘Wrecsam, dwi’n dy garu di’!