Lidan Aban
Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective Lyrics
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Aban wagúarali wamalali
Bóuhali weyu
Fegela wagu
Ariha wameitia
Larungouga binafi le
Iseri weyu, adüga waméi
Le buídubei
Buiti wayumahan
O lau taruma anigi ei
Aurelio
Súngubei lidan aban
Tidan lagei Satuye
Lun liábin Yurumeigien
Sun Garinagu tidan
Súngubei lidan aban
Iñura waméi wamálali
Súngubei
Lidan aban
Sun Garinagu
Numadagu, Namulenu
Aganba huma niduheñu
Mabuchadalá huagu
Merederalá gien háfagun
Gurasu, Erei
Furendei luma anichigu
Ligíaba megei
Lun hawanserun isanigu
Aurelio
Súngubei lidan aban
Wagúarali wamalali
Lun haganbun ubaraü
Luagu aniheilá erei
Wadan aniheilá awanseruni
Hadan Garinagu súngubei
Lidan aban
Luagu le meme uágubei
Layanuha Andy hawagu
Hásurun Garinagu súngubei
Lidan aban
Sun Garinagu
Wayanuhan wámawagua kei
Amulenu luma íbugañaü
Íbugañaü luma amuleñei
Bendisión Yau
Bendisión Nagütü
Buiti bináhuri
Wabarounguón wamá
Subudi waméi inarüni
Rúwama ísieni
Luma inebesei
Súngubei lidan aban
The lyrics of "Lidan Aban" by Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective speak of a deep connection to the Garifuna culture and community. The song starts by saying that the person is carrying the Garifuna spirit within them and that it has been passed down through generations. The second verse talks about the struggles that the Garifuna people have faced, such as displacement, but they remain strong, and their culture stays alive. The third verse refers to the Garifuna ancestors and how their culture and traditions were formed.
The chorus, "Súngubei lidan aban," refers to the Garifuna spirit and its presence in the person singing the song. The song expresses gratitude and appreciation for the Garifuna culture, language, and traditions. It is a celebration of the unique identity and the rich history of the Garifuna people.
Overall, "Lidan Aban" is a powerful tribute to the Garifuna culture and its people. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving one's heritage and identity, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Súngubei lidan
We are coming together
Aban wagúarali wamalali
To celebrate and honor our customs and traditions
Bóuhali weyu
We welcome you
Fegela wagu
With open arms
Ariha wameitia
Into our vibrant, lively community
Larungouga binafi le
Where everyone is family
Iseri weyu, adüga waméi
Let's come together, let's dance
Le buídubei
To the sound of the Garifuna drums
Buiti wayumahan
Welcome, brother
O lau taruma anigi ei
Come and join us, my friend
Aurelio
Aurelio Martinez, the lead singer
Tidan lagei Satuye
For the memory of Satuye, the Garifuna warrior
Lun liábin Yurumeigien
And Yurumein, the land of the Garifuna
Sun Garinagu tidan
The Garifuna people are here
Iñura waméi wamálali
Celebrating and honoring our customs and traditions
Numadagu, Namulenu
Our ancestors, our elders
Aganba huma niduheñu
We remember their sacrifices
Mabuchadalá huagu
Their strength and resilience inspire us
Merederalá gien háfagun
And we carry their legacy forward
Gurasu, Erei
Our culture, our identity
Furendei luma anichigu
Is rooted deeply within us
Ligíaba megei
And we take pride in it
Lun hawanserun isanigu
As we dance and celebrate
Wagúarali wamalali
Honoring our customs and traditions
Lun haganbun ubaraü
With offerings and blessings
Luagu aniheilá erei
As we pray to our gods
Wadan aniheilá awanseruni
And give thanks for their guidance
Laguay Garinagu súngubei
We, the Garifuna people, come together
Lidan aban
To honor our customs and traditions
Luagu le meme uágubei
As one big family
Layanuha Andy hawagu
With Andy Palacio in our hearts
Hásurun Garinagu súngubei
Celebrating and honoring our Garifuna identity
Sun Garinagu
The Garifuna people are here
Wayanuhan wámawagua kei
We are one, united
Amulenu luma íbugañaü
With our culture as our foundation
Íbugañaü luma amuleñei
Guiding us as we move forward
Bendisión Yau
Blessings to you
Bendisión Nagütü
Blessings to all of us
Buiti bináhuri
Thank you very much
Wabarounguón wamá
We celebrate with joy
Subudi waméi inarüni
In honor of our ancestors
Rúwama ísieni
Their legacy lives on
Luma inebesei
And inspires us today
Súngubei lidan aban
We are coming together to honor our Garifuna identity
Contributed by Elena A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.