"Das Lied der Deutschen," also known as "The Song of the Germans," is the national anthem of Germany. The anthem's music was composed by Joseph Haydn in 1797, while the lyrics were written by August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben in 1841. The song emphasizes themes of unity and freedom. Only the third stanza of the song is used as the national anthem, which begins with the line "Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit" (Unity and justice and freedom). This stanza reflects the values of the German nation and is often sung at official events and ceremonies.