Lala, Lala, Okanona
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Lala, Lala, Okanona Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Namibian cradle-song tradition, drawing on Oshiwambo, the country's most widely spoken indigenous language, and the Namib Desert. Here you will find the lyrics, English translation, meaning, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
What “Lala, Lala, Okanona” Means
Namibia is home to the ancient Namib Desert, one of the oldest in the world, and to many language communities including Oshiwambo speakers in the north. This original lullaby borrows the word ‘okanona’ (little child) and the hush of the desert night.
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- An original lullaby by Relax In No Time, inspired by the musical traditions of its region. The words, melody, arrangement and recording are ours.
- Recording and arrangement: real instruments played by hand, no AI music, by Relax In No Time.
- Chords: written by us for guitar and piano.
- Translation: our own meaning-for-meaning translation, written for understanding. The sung words stay in the original language.
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