Pitaqmi Kanky?
Uchpa Lyrics
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Pim kanki
Yachankichu
Man' yachankichu
Pitaqmi kani
Pim kani
Yachawaqcha?
Man' yachankichu
Wakcha warma
Ama yachaychu
Wiñaptikin
Yachawaqcha
Wakcha warma
Icha yachawaq
Uyaptikin
Pantamunki
Yachaptikin, qantam niyki papay
Qichusqanmanta, qatun runakuna
Icha kausaynikim, wauqiy
Qukmayarunqa
Wakcha warma
Ama yachaychu
Yachaptikin
Waqallanki
The song "Pitaqmi Kanky" by Uchpa is a beautiful expression of love and devotion. The song is written in Quechua, an indigenous language spoken in the Peruvian Andes, and reflects the richness and depth of Andean culture.
The song begins with the lyrics "Pitaqmi Kanky, Pim Kanki, Yachankichu, Man' Yachankichu," which can be roughly translated to "You are my heart, my soul, I miss you. I always miss you." The singer is expressing their deep affection for the person they are addressing, conveying a sense of longing and desire.
As the song progresses, the singer continues to express their love, using vivid imagery and metaphorical language. The lyrics "Wakcha Warma, Icha Yachawaq, Uyaptikin, Pantamunki" suggest the idea of two people being intimately connected, like the sun and the earth, or the sky and the sea.
The song ends with the lyrics "Wakcha Warma, Ama Yachaychu, Yachaptikin, Waqallanki," which can be interpreted as a declaration of eternal love and devotion. The singer is saying that they will always love and cherish the person they are addressing, and that their love will endure forever.
Overall, "Pitaqmi Kanky" is a beautiful and heartfelt expression of love and devotion, written in the vibrant language of the Andean people.
Line by Line Meaning
Pitaqmi kanki
Do you see me?
Pim kanki
Can you hear me?
Yachankichu
Do you understand?
Man' yachankichu
I want you to understand.
Pitaqmi kani
Do you see it?
Pim kani
Can you hear it?
Yachawaqcha?
Do you comprehend?
Utaq mana?
Why not?
Man' yachankichu
I want you to understand.
Wakcha warma
With this warmth
Ama yachaychu
I will teach you
Wiñaptikin
How to dream
Yachawaqcha
Can you comprehend?
Wakcha warma
With this warmth
Icha yachawaq
You need to comprehend
Uyaptikin
How to dance
Pantamunki
As I am
Yachaptikin, qantam niyki papay
I will teach you, my dear son
Qichusqanmanta, qatun runakuna
From the mountains, the strong people
Icha kausaynikim, wauqiy
Who understand the true meaning of life
Qukmayarunqa
I have come to sing
Wakcha warma
With this warmth
Ama yachaychu
I will teach you
Yachaptikin
I will teach you
Waqallanki
Remember
Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.