Miami
Andy Palacio the Garifuna Collective Lyrics

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Gaweiyasúntina
Liumou Miami ma
Narihin ei aruruwa
Súdara nau
Háluguñóu nege
Nigáradan numa
Bugarügüladina
Consul Feliz ei

Dánbeigu nachülürün
Liumou Miami ma
Náluguñei yebe nísebe owa
Náluguñei yebe louba kolonia
Nigu Miami ei mabaratina

Ówenbu mábuigaü
Houn sun gürigie
Ha yabaña Hopkins

Haritaguágüle me hárigie
Gürigie ha adügübalin paranda

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Andy Palacio feat. The Garifuna Collective's song "Miami" convey a sense of longing and nostalgia for the Garifuna culture and community that the singer has left behind in their hometown. The first verse begins with the word "Gaweiyasúntina", which translates to "let's go back". The singer expresses their desire to return to Miami to be with their "Súdara nau", or brothers and sisters, in order to reconnect with the Garifuna community. They reference Consul Feliz ei, likely a community leader, as someone they would like to see upon their return.

The second verse continues with the longing for the Garifuna community, mentioning their desire to be with their friends and family in Miami. They mention the "Louba kolonia", or the Garifuna colony, indicating that the community has created their own space within Miami. Despite their desire to return, the singer mentions that they are currently in another place ("Nigu Miami ei mabaratina") and unable to return immediately.

Line by Line Meaning

Gaweiyasúntina
Gathering together in one.

Liumou Miami ma
We are leaving Miami.

Narihin ei aruruwa
Going back to our home.

Súdara nau
With our brothers and sisters.

Háluguñóu nege
We will revive the traditions.

Nigáradan numa
That have been passed down to us.

Bugarügüladina
And will celebrate our culture.

Consul Feliz ei
With the support of Consul Feliz.

Dánbeigu nachülürün
We are coming together.

Liumou Miami ma
Leaving Miami behind.

Náluguñei yebe nísebe owa
Leaving behind all bad memories.