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).
A hymn was written by Kōrli Stalte (1870–1947), a poet and spiritual guide for the Livonian people, set to a melody crafted by Fredrik Pacius, which shares a common musical heritage with the national anthems of Finland and Estonia.