Lyrics & Translation
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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Songi songi
➔ Reduplication for emphasis or plural
➔ The word ""Songi"" is repeated to give a stronger, rhythmic feel, a common device in many oral traditions.
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Hi noga
➔ Imperative mood (command or invitation)
➔ The phrase ""Hi"" functions as a command, urging the listener to do something, similar to "Come!" in English.
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Talamo naga songi songi
➔ Verb‑object construction with repeated object
➔ The verb ""Talamo"" is followed by the object ""songi"" twice, emphasizing the action toward that object.
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Naga naga naga
➔ Triple reduplication for rhythmic effect
➔ The word ""Naga"" is repeated three times, a stylistic device that creates a chanting feel.
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Kika nge lavena ya lele
➔ Subject‑verb‑object order with a prepositional phrase
➔ ""Kika"" (subject) ""nge"" (verb) ""lavena"" (object) followed by the phrase ""ya lele"" (prepositional).
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Kaka kuto nge, to nge bi nanga
➔ Coordinated clauses with a comma, showing contrast or addition
➔ The first clause ""Kaka kuto nge"" is linked to the second ""to nge bi nanga"" with a comma, creating a compound sentence.
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Ha!
➔ Interjection expressing excitement or emphasis
➔ ""Ha"" is a short exclamation used to heighten the musical energy.
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Noga noga noga nene
➔ Use of reduplicated adjectives for intensification
➔ ""Noga"" repeated three times followed by ""nene"" intensifies the description, similar to "very, very, very" in English.
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