Robala, Robala, Ngwanaka
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Robala, Robala, Ngwanaka Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by Lesotho's Sesotho cradle-song tradition, from the 'Mountain Kingdom', the only country lying entirely above 1,000 metres. 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 “Robala, Robala, Ngwanaka” Means
Lesotho is known as the ‘Mountain Kingdom’, the only country in the world lying entirely above 1,000 metres. Its Sesotho lullabies often carry pride in family and community, much like the celebratory ‘pitiki’ held to honor a new mother. This original lullaby borrows that same mountain backdrop.
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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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