Sweet Lullaby
Deep Foest Lyrics
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Boralea'e borale mi komi oula
Etawuae'o ela'o coralia wu'aila
Ilei pandera zel e' tomu pere no mo mai
Alatawuan? icas imani'u
Barletas e'e barkia'a
Pro'e lai e'le a pantou la'u
Ilei pandera zel e' tomu pere no mo mai
Boralea'e borale mi komi oula
Alatawuan? icas iwua'oula
Ilei pandera zel e' tomu pere no mo mai
The lyrics to Deep Forest's "Sweet Lullaby" are sung in a language that was created by the duo, as they wanted the vocals to be more like an instrument rather than a means of conveying a clear message to the listener. However, the words and the melody of the song convey a sense of tranquility and harmony. The song features a repetitive chant-like quality with overlapping vocals that create a soothing and dream-like atmosphere. The lyrics seem to describe a peaceful and idyllic world where nature and humans coexist in harmony.
The language used in the song is a mixture of noises from different cultures, including the Solomon Islands, Gabon, and Papua New Guinea. The term "Deep Forest" was also inspired by the sounds that can be found in remote forests and in the music of the indigenous people who inhabit them. The song was released in 1992 and became a hit in Europe, reaching number 12 on the UK singles chart. The song also won the Best World Music Song category at the 1994 Grammy Awards.
Line by Line Meaning
Sa ziza zecob dela dalou'a
A peaceful, harmonious sound created by nature.
Boralea'e borale mi komi oula
The sound of a mother singing a sweet lullaby to her child, creating a calming environment.
Etawuae'o ela'o coralia wu'aila
The soothing sound of the breeze blowing through the leaves of a tree.
Ilei pandera zel e' tomu pere no mo mai
All the sounds of nature blending together to create a peaceful atmosphere.
Alatawuan? icas imani'u
Asking if anyone hears the harmonious sounds of nature.
Barletas e'e barkia'a
The sound of a dog barking, reminding us of the living world around us.
Pro'e lai e'le a pantou la'u
Taking a moment to listen to all the sounds of nature around us.
Alatawuan? icas iwua'oula
Asking again if anyone can hear the sounds of nature and appreciate its beauty.
Ilei pandera zel e' tomu pere no mo mai
All the sounds of nature come together to create a beautiful, peaceful symphony.
Writer(s): Michel Sanchez, Thorgal
Contributed by Nora D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@King-lala
This song just proves to me there is such thing as humanity …
How many decades this song was made ,
Till this day 2023 23rd April it’s still being searched , it’s still sought after by hundreds if not thousands because there is some sort of connection we all feel together with this one song we have no understanding of the words but at the same time we all feel a sense of loss , happiness , nostalgia , a sense of meaning and belonging .
First time I heard this was nearly 28 years ago , I’m 33 right now in bed with my 7 year old daughter and just randomly off the top of my head thought I would play this on my phone in the background while she fell asleep , hoping to give her the exact same feeling maybe one day when she ever heard this …
I love you all I’m glad there’s so many of us all together looking for the same thing but not even looking … just Being here in the moment , listening and playing the song for whoever is next to us to hear to play it again for someone else and carry this song on for another 30 years .
Much love . Daniel lala x
@djprojectzero8
Little brother, little brother, hush now, hush now
You keep crying, but there's no one else to carry you
No one else to care for you, we're both orphans now
From the island of the dead, their spirit will look after us
And take care of us like royalty, with all the wisdom they'll find there
Little brother, little brother even in the gardens
This lullaby will reach every corner
From the island of the dead, their spirit will look after us
Little brother, little brother, hush now, hush now
You keep crying, but there's no one else to carry you
No one else to care for you, we're both orphans now
From the island of the dead, their spirit will look after us
@deadlyxenomorph3505
Brings back memories of SBS in Australia.
The original lyrics of the traditional Baegu lullaby "Rorogwela" from the Solomon Islands, which inspired Deep Forest's "Sweet Lullaby," along with their English translation, are as follows:
*Original Lyrics:*
```
Sasi sasi ae ko taro taro amu
Ko agi agi boroi tika oli oe lau
Tika gwao oe lau koro inomaena
I dai tabesau I tebetai nau mouri
Tabe ta wane initoa te ai rofia
Sasi sasi ae kwa dao mata ole
Rowelae e lea kwa dao mata biru
I dai tabesau I tebetai nau mouri
Sasi sasi ae ko taro taro amu
Ko agi agi boroi tika oli oe lau
Tika gwao oe lau koro inomaena
I dai tabesau I tebetai nau mouri
(repeat x 3)
```
*English Translation:*
```
Little brother, little brother, stop crying, stop crying
Though you are crying and crying, who else will carry you?
Who else will groom you, both of us are now orphans
From the island of the dead, their spirit will continue to look after us
Just like royalty, taken care of with all the wisdom of such a place
Little brother, little brother even in the gardens
This lullaby continues to the different divisions of the garden
From the island of the dead, their spirit will continue to look after us
Little brother, little brother, stop crying, stop crying
Though you are crying and crying, who else will carry you?
Who else will groom you, both of us are now orphans
From the island of the dead, their spirit will continue to look after us
(repeat x 3)
```
These lyrics depict a touching scene of an older brother comforting his younger sibling, both orphans, with assurances of protection and guidance from the spirits of their ancestors.
@georgeezescalantez
Who else is here in 2024? Like so that I can come back play the song again. Such marvelous nostalgia ❤
@sonofgodalmighty
Nostalgia is the name of the music game these days fo' sho!
@nymaksco1835
The movie this song was featured in was my late husband’s and my first date, he died in 2017. It’s now 2024.
@milanaagbariya
I am 👋🏽
@Dezignr93
Used to listen to the whole album back in ‘94!! Can’t believe I finally found it again!
@srvfan454
Tried to sing along back in the day lol
@sbcomputerentertainment
The original version of this lullaby is called "Rorogwela" and it's from Solomon Islands, The oldest recording of it is that from a person named Afunakwa and was recorded in 1970 and the lyrics translate to: Young brother, young brother, be quiet You are crying, but our father has left us He has gone to the place of the dead To protect the living, to protect the orphan child.
@guizadas4171
Thanks for info mate
@PaletaLee
Finally I got it, THANK you
@sbcomputerentertainment
@@tuulikannel It didn't ruin it for me, I suppose it's like a folk song, kinda like somebody covering "happy birthday to you", just because the recording is older does not mean it's also the origin of the song.