Teke Lullaby
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Teke Lullaby Lyrics. An original lullaby inspired by the Teke tribe of eastern Turkmenistan, famous for finely knotted carpets woven by the women of the family. The Akhal-Teke horse breed takes its very name from the Teke tribe, renowned for centuries as skilled horse breeders, and the Teke gul, an octagonal carpet medallion, became so iconic that it was one of the five tribal carpet guls chosen for Turkmenistan’s national flag, a lasting tribute to generations of Teke women whose weaving skill was historically a mark of both artistry and pride. Here you will find the lyrics, meaning, and chords.
Lyrics & chords
An original arrangement, with guitar & piano chords above each line.
Verse
What the words mean
Chords — guitar & piano
What “Teke Lullaby” Means
“Eje” means mother in the Teke dialect of Turkmen. The Teke tribe of eastern Turkmenistan is famous for its finely knotted carpets, recognizable by the distinctive “gul” medallion pattern woven by the women of the family, often as part of a bride’s dowry. This original lullaby draws on those weaving and homeland images of Teke life, with “eje” used as a warm address rather than a literal translation.
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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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