Canadian national anthem singer Chantal Kreviazuk revealed her plans to change the song’s lyrics and take a jab at President Donald Trump beforehand, her social media shows.
Amid Trump’s suggestions that the United States should annex Canada as a 51st state, Kreviazuk sang the words ‘in only us command’ – rather than ‘in all of us command’ – essentially telling the President to back off.
And before her performance of ‘O Canada’ before the 4 Nations Face-Off hockey final in Boston, Kreviazuk posted a picture of the revised lyrics written on her hand to her Instagram story.
The singer also posted a selfie video of herself before going out to perform, saying it was an ‘honor’ to be singing ‘O Canada.’
A representative for the singer confirmed to the CBC that the switch was done on purpose in response to Trump.
Chantal Kreviazuk wrote the revised lyrics on her hand as she took the ice to perform
Kreviazuk changed the lyrics to take a swipe at President Donald Trump on Thursday
Trump’s recent comments and actions – which have included threatening tariffs of an additional 25 percent on Canada – have raised tensions during this hockey tournament.
The Star-Spangled Banner was loudly booed when performed in Montreal last weekend, while the Americans returned the favor during ‘O Canada’ in Boston.
Many Canadian fans blasted the performance as they accused the singer of forgetting the lyrics.
She was also accused of being out of tune by some viewers.
