StoneofDestiny, you’re right, and that’s the problem with so many songs that we sing enthusiastically. So many different cultures-even though they’re born in the UK, living in England and are happy to declare they’re British if asked, will make it difficult to find a song that will suit all.
In Jerusalem, that word was meant to be a place to aspire to for Christians. To my knowledge, neither Beijing, nor Washington are places we would aspire to be, and they don’t scan anyway. May just as well use Afghanistan
I thought we could maybe use the tune and the words of Jerusalem, but substitute Utopia for Jerusalem?
According to Merriam-Webster ,
Utopia is a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
So Till we have built Utopia in England’s Green and Pleasant land, could well be something to aspire to.
What do you think?