Makassan from Waralungku by Arrkula Yinbayarra
Sung in Yanyuwa, English
Tracklist
| 8. | Makassan | 3:05 |
Lyrics
Long time ago
They arrived on our shore
Came from a land
So far, far away
They came for the treasures
That we had in our sea
Turtle shell and shark fins
Were their delicacies
Chorus
They sailed across for trepang
(sea cucumber [Indonesian dialect])
Tharribawu we call
sea cucumber
Side by side in harmony
We gathered it all
Then began relationships
Of Makassans and our families
Sharing our culture
And our stories
Chorus
Kalu-arri arrkula Mayamantharra aluwa
We were all there mixed together
li-Makassan kulu li -Yanyuwa
The Makassans and the Yanyuwa people
kalu-arri nyamba-wukanyinjarra
They were talking to each other
kurrinjibijilu Yanyuwa
Turn and turn about with Yanyuwa stories
Chorus
Side by side
In harmony
We gathered it all
Credits
Written by: Shellie Morris, Dinah Norman, Isa McDinny, Nancy McDinny, Mavis Timothy, Annie Taylor, Marlene Karkadoo, Maria Pyro, Rachel McDinny, Selma Hoosan, Deandra McDinny
Translated by: Dinah Norman, Mavis Timothy, Dr John Bradley
License
All rights reserved.
Arrkula Yinbayarra: A cultural odyssey preserving Indigenous languages. This community-driven album celebrates culture through 10 beautifully crafted songs in the critically endangered languages of Yanyuwa, Garrwa, Gudanji, and Marra. Join us on this musical journey, where heartfelt lyrics echo the resilience of the Gulf of Carpentaria community and celebrate these powerful women's voices.