The song was written by Kōrli Stalte (1870–1947), a poet and spiritual leader of Livonians, to a melody composed by Fredrik Pacius (the same melody used for the anthems of Finland and Estonia).
The song was penned by Kōrli Stalte (1870–1947), a poet and spiritual leader of Livonians, to a tune crafted by Fredrik Pacius (the same melody employed in the anthems of Finland and Estonia).