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The word " anthem " is commonly used to describe a celebratory song or composition for a distinct group, as in the term " national anthem ".

Many pop songs are used as anthems, such as Queen's " We Are the Champions ", which is commonly used as a sports anthem.

The term " anthemic " is a modern word coined to describe music with a celebratory connotation.

Since the target audience of pop music can vary greatly, so can the celebrated subject of the anthem.

Examples of this wider range of anthem subjects include Marilyn Manson's Irresponsible Hate Anthem and Silverchair's Anthem for the Year 2000.