Anthem of St. Helena

The song was written by Dave Mitchell, an American radio host who worked on Ascension Island . He was asked to write a song for the Sentents , locals. At first, he had no desire to write, because he knew the island poorly. However, after studying photographs of the island for several days, he wrote it. The song was recorded later in the USA and sent back to St. Helena.

"My St. Helena Island »

My heart is drifting southward

To my home down in the sea

It's the isle of St. Helena

Where my loved ones wait for me

Long since I left it

But I'll soon be going home

To my St. Helena island

And swear I'll never roam

Diamonds they are pretty

So is your fancy cars

But St. Helena island

Is prettier by far

All the wonders of this world

I'm told they number seven

But St. Helena island

Is the nearest one to heaven

Diamonds they are pretty

So is your fancy cars

But St. Helena island

Is prettier by far

Someday if the Lord above

Comes out of heaven's gate

I'm sure He'll pick St. Helena

And use it as his place

My st Helena island