Gula Gula
Mari Boine Lyrics
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gánda
Gula máttut dál du èurvot
Manin attát eatnama duolvat
mirkkoduvvot
guoriduvvot
Gula jiena
gánda
Gula máttaráhkuid jiena
Eana lea min buohkaid eadni
dan jos goddit ieza jápmit
Leatgo diktán ieèèat báinnot
Leatgo iešge mielde gilvvus
Gula máttut dál dus jerret
Itgo don muitte gos don vulget
Dus leat oappát
Dus leat vieljat
Lulli - ameriihka arvevuvddiin
Ruonaeatnama geadgerittuin
Itgo don muitte gos don vulget
nieida
gánda
Gula máttut dál du èurvot
Manin attát eatnama duolvat
mirkkoduvvot
guoriduvvot
Gula jiena
nieida
gánda
Gula máttaráhkuid jiena
Eana lea min buohkaid eadni
Dan jos goddit ieza jápmit
The lyrics of Mari Boine's Gula Gula speak of natural beauty and the importance of listening to and respecting the land. The first verse talks about how the reindeer can freely roam and graze in their natural habitat, and how this is important for the balance of the environment. The second verse speaks of the singer's connection to the land and how her ancestors are buried there. She encourages others to embrace this connection and to listen to the messages that the land has to offer.
The chorus repeats the first verse with the addition of the singer calling out to Gula, the spirit of the land, to protect and guide her. She acknowledges the power and wisdom that the land holds and emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with it. The final verse speaks of the destruction that has been inflicted on the land by humans and how it is essential to recognize and address this in order to preserve and protect the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
nieida
Maiden
gánda
Sorrow
Gula máttut dál du èurvot
Gula, don't continue to mourn
Manin attát eatnama duolvat
Because the earth is suffering
mirkkoduvvot
It is darkening
guoriduvvot
It is getting colder
Gula jiena
Gula, come back
nieida
Maiden
gánda
Sorrow
Gula máttaráhkuid jiena
Gula, return with strength
Eana lea min buohkaid eadni
This land is our common home
dan jos goddit ieza jápmit
If we destroy it, where will we go?
Leatgo diktán ieèèat báinnot
Are you not tired of tears?
Leatgo iešge mielde gilvvus
Is there not enough light for you?
Gula máttut dál dus jerret
Gula, don't let them break you
Itgo don muitte gos don vulget
Remember where you come from
Dus leat oappát
You are not alone
Dus leat vieljat
You have companions
Lulli - ameriihka arvevuvddiin
Even in America's great cities
Ruonaeatnama geadgerittuin
The call of the Earth can be heard
Itgo don muitte gos don vulget
Remember where you come from
nieida
Maiden
gánda
Sorrow
Gula máttut dál du èurvot
Gula, don't continue to mourn
Manin attát eatnama duolvat
Because the earth is suffering
mirkkoduvvot
It is darkening
guoriduvvot
It is getting colder
Gula jiena
Gula, come back
nieida
Maiden
gánda
Sorrow
Gula máttaráhkuid jiena
Gula, return with strength
Eana lea min buohkaid eadni
This land is our common home
Dan jos goddit ieza jápmit
If we destroy it, where will we go?
Writer(s): Nicholas Sillitoe, Mari Boine, Per Martinsen Copyright: Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Scandinavia) Kb
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@WilFreeD68
Sending all my love and support to my Sami Brothers and Sisters. I pray for Reindeers to stay safe on the land of your ancestors. Blessings from France 🙏💎 Merci Mari Boine for your presence on Mother Earth 🔵
@danielakesselring7683
My homelandis in Switzerland....but your voice and your Song touches my shamanic heart 💓.....💝many thanks for your light 🕯
@jeannettebarriam2465
Que belleza Mari!!! Que intensa y profunda relacion con la vida, con la madre Tierra! Desde la Isla de Chiloe, Chile, al otro lado del mundo te abrazo y agradezco tu cantar.. Tu cultura
@irinutsya
Как Матушка Земля! Вся боль, и радость, и любовь!!!
@Onionbaron
Universal language...
@inlakesh555
Authentic ancient living nomadic culture... reaches deep
@corialeucasanovas
Sublime!! Thanks 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌹
@shaman-music2014
🔥🔥🔥
@silla-je9od
Indeed.
@spg1674
Epic song and epic video too...Am I mistaken, or are all those reindeer performing murmurations! Wow!❤❤❤