Sardinia Memories
Geoffrey Oryema Lyrics

The lyrics of "Sardinia Memories" by Geoffrey Oryema evoke a strong sense of nostalgia and longing for a place that holds special memories. The first verse describes the feeling of being far away from home: "Ka atamo piri" roughly translates to "I am here, my heart is there." The following lines mention a place called Lapal, and the desire to return there: "Lapal cwinya iya weng maada / An apo ikare ma yam con wa." Lapal may refer to a town or village in Uganda, where Oryema is from. The next line, "Mato Kongo iyi harms club", hints at a specific memory or experience that the singer had in Lapal – possibly a night out at a club called Mato Kongo.

The second verse continues the theme of yearning for a special place, with the repeated phrase "Sardinia i miya para mada" ("Sardinia, my beloved place"). Sardinia is an island in Italy known for its picturesque beaches and rugged landscapes, but it's unclear if that's the specific Sardinia that Oryema is referring to. The next line – "lutuwa do in i wako akumu tutwal" – translates to "I left my sorrows and worries behind," perhaps suggesting that the memories of Sardinia bring comfort and joy. The final lines of the song are a bit more cryptic: "Ka aneno bwonyo ni am apo pi Sardinia / An apo we kara ma yam con wa rwate iyi Sardinia / Nino ducu ki diwoo kara ma Nene an / Aceto iyi silver spring." It's possible that "bwonyo" refers to a spirit or deity worshipped in Uganda, and "Nino ducu ki diwoo" may be a phrase in Luo, Oryema's native language. The reference to "silver spring" could be a symbolic or literal nod to purity and renewal.