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Kaa-Khem
Yat-Kha Lyrics


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Kaa-Khem
Yat-Kha
Ulug-Xemge tavaŋgaylaan
Ulug-Iyim, Kadïr-Iyim
Urug čaštan oynap ösken
Ulug šïnaa Mežegeyim
Urug čaštan oynap ösken
Ulug šïnaa Mežegeyim
Kaa-Xemge tavaŋgaylaan
Kadïr-Iyim, Kalbak-Iyim
Kara čaštan oynap ösken
Kalbak šïnaa Mežegeyim
Kara čaštan oynap ösken
Kalbak šïnaa Mežegeyim
Atkan daŋnïŋ sïrïnïnda
Adïr-Teyden baraan xaraar
Aldïï Mežegey Sarïg-Buluŋ
Kandïg yanzï čïdar irgi
Aldïï Mežegey Sarïg-Buluŋ
Kandïg yanzï čïdar irgi
Aldï aynïŋ bolčaaandan beer
Adïr-Teyden xaraar boor sen
Aldïï Mežegey Sarïg-Buluŋ
Čayïnnanïp čïdar boor oŋ
Aldïï Mežegey Sarïg-Buluŋ
Čayïnnanïp čïdar boor oŋ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yat-Kha's song "Kaa-Khem" portray the beauty and majesty of the Ulug-Khem River and the surrounding mountains. The first verse describes how the river flows past the Ulug-Iyim and Kadïr-Iyim mountains, while the second verse mentions the Kara mountains and Kalbak-Iyim mountain range. The chorus talks about the sweetness of the river's water and the beauty of the Sarïg-Buluŋ mountains. The lyrics also refer to the cold winds that blow in the region and the harshness of the surrounding terrain.


The song "Kaa-Khem" celebrates the natural beauty of the Tuva region in southern Siberia, where Yat-Kha originates. The Ulug-Khem River is a major waterway in the area, and its waters are considered sacred by the Tuvan people. The river flows through the Sayan Mountains, which are known for their stunning scenery and rugged terrain. The Sarïg-Buluŋ mountain range is another prominent feature of the region and is home to many rare species of plants and animals.


Line by Line Meaning

Ulug-Xemge tavaŋgaylaan
The great blacksmith is working hard


Ulug-Iyim, Kadïr-Iyim
His power is immense, his ability is great


Urug čaštan oynap ösken
His hammer strikes the steel


Ulug šïnaa Mežegeyim
His song is heard throughout the mountains


Kaa-Xemge tavaŋgaylaan
The great blacksmith is working hard


Kadïr-Iyim, Kalbak-Iyim
His power is immense, his skill is great


Kara čaštan oynap ösken
His hammer strikes the iron


Kalbak šïnaa Mežegeyim
His song is heard throughout the city


Atkan daŋnïŋ sïrïnïnda
In the quiet of the night


Adïr-Teyden baraan xaraar
The horse's hooves make a snowstorm


Aldïï Mežegey Sarïg-Buluŋ
The red moon rises


Kandïg yanzï čïdar irgi
A lonely eagle flies


Aldï aynïŋ bolčaaandan beer
The wind blows from the top of the mountain


Adïr-Teyden xaraar boor sen
The horse's hooves make a snowstorm behind you


Čayïnnanïp čïdar boor oŋ
As you drink tea, the wind blows


Aldïï Mežegey Sarïg-Buluŋ
The red moon rises


Čayïnnanïp čïdar boor oŋ
As you drink tea, the wind blows




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