Yalifu
Aurelio Lyrics
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Baba haliñañadibo, nuguchile naha agurababo
Yalifo, yalifo rubay baruna nu ñudunamuga ñein!
Luya weyo, laru beya nau agurababo o nuguchile
Fuyale garabale nau ya agurababo luba machuluguidibo
Machuluguidibo babo, machuluguidibo naha agurababo ya larubeya
Nuguchile haliñañadibo, anagubaraba anaha ya laro
Agurababo, hay baba hay haliñañadibo.
Nito mama hagueinuguchile naha agurababo
The lyrics of Aurelio's song Yalifu express a unique mix of celebration, joy, and mourning. The song is believed to be a tribute to the Garifuna people living in Honduras, their culture, and their history of resistance. The opening lines are a repeated phrase that is a call to the ancestor spirits of the Garifuna people. The phrase "nuguchile haliñañadibo" means "come and see us" and expresses the people's desire to be seen and recognized. The lyrics also ask for the protection of their ancestors and the continuation of their traditions.
The song continues with a series of lines that express gratitude to their ancestors and their land. "Yalifo, yalifo rubay baruna nu ñudunamuga ñein!" translates to "Beautiful, beautiful beaches where we grew up." The next line, "Luya weyo, laru beya nau agurababo o nuguchile," is an expression of gratitude for the abundance of food on their land. The song then transitions into a call for unity and strength in the face of oppression. "Fuyale garabale nau ya agurababo luba machuluguidibo" means "Let's work together to make a change, don't give up." The final lines of the song express the desire for the Garifuna people to be recognized and respected.
Overall, Yalifu is a song full of cultural significance for the Garifuna people. It touches on themes of unity, resilience, and pride in their heritage. The lyrics reflect the strong sense of community and connection to their ancestors that is so important in Garifuna culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Nuguchile haliñañadibo, haliñañadibo nuguchile
I am calling out for help, repeatedly
Baba haliñañadibo, nuguchile naha agurababo
Father, I am calling for help, please answer me.
Yalifo, yalifo rubay baruna nu ñudunamuga ñein!
Oh God, Oh God, hear my prayer and attend to my cry!
Luya weyo, laru beya nau agurababo o nuguchile
In your mercy, listen to me, Father, as I call for help.
Fuyale garabale nau ya agurababo luba machuluguidibo
As my sorrows weigh heavily on me, I implore you to answer me.
Machuluguidibo babo, machuluguidibo naha agurababo ya larubeya
My cries are getting more intense, please answer me, my Father.
Nuguchile haliñañadibo, anagubaraba anaha ya laro
I keep calling for help, but still no answer.
Agurababo, hay baba hay haliñañadibo.
Father, hear my cries for help.
¡hay nuguchilema! lirum rabouniweyu nau ya
Oh my God! I am in distress, please answer me.
Nito mama hagueinuguchile naha agurababo
As I plead for mercy, hear me and answer me, Father.
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.