Otis the Owl

The repeated "who" sounds are likely mimicking the hooting sound associated with owls, creating an atmosphere and setting the theme for the song.

Who, who, who, who, who (Who, who)

Who, who, who, who, who (Who, who)

Who, who, who, who, who (Who, who)

Zulu lyrics introducing the night, moon, and stars, possibly emphasizing the nocturnal nature of the owl.

Ngokuthula kwenyanga

Nezinkanyezi zibheka ngokuthula

Ezibhakabhakeni

Describing Otis the Owl, highlighting its amazing traits such as being nocturnal, having binocular vision, and being able to see clearly by starlight.

Nocturnal as the night

Binocular vision so he can see

Clearly by starlight

Further detailing Otis's characteristics, mentioning its sleeping during the day to hunt at night and its ability to swoop or glide at great heights.

So he can hunt at night

He can swoop or he can glide

Higher than a kite

An interjection, possibly expressing admiration or awe for Otis the Owl.

Describing Otis's quiet flight and its distinctive hooting sound when perched high in a tree, suggesting a connection to the night and nature.

When he's flying around

But when he's perched

High up in the the tree

Makes a hooting sound

For you and for me

Repetition of Zulu lyrics emphasizing the serene night and the stars.

Ngokuthula kwenyanga

Nezinkanyezi zibheka ngokuthula

Ezibhakabhakeni

Encouraging the listener to look up in the night sky to possibly spot Otis on silent wings, hunting rodents and other prey.

He's on silent wings

Swooping down gently so he can catch

Rodents and such things

Reiteration of Otis's nocturnal habits and hunting abilities, emphasizing its capability to soar higher than a kite.

So he can hunt at night

He can swoop or he can glide

Higher than a kite

Reiteration of the interjection, maintaining the admiration or awe for Otis the Owl.

Repeating the theme of Otis's silent flight and distinctive hooting sound, highlighting its significance for both the listener and society ("for you and for me").

When he's flying around

But when he's perched

High up in the the tree

Makes a hooting sound

For you and for me

Repetition of the owl-like "who" sounds, maintaining the theme and atmosphere of the song.

Who, who, who, who, who (Who, who)

Who, who, who, who, who (Who, who)

Who, who, who, who, who (Who, who)

Repetition of the description of Otis's flight and hooting sound, reinforcing the connection to nature and its impact on people.

Otis the Owl doesn't make a sound

When he's flying around

But when he's perched

High up in the the tree

Makes a hooting sound

For you and for me

Continued repetition of the idea that Otis doesn't make a sound while flying but produces a hooting sound when perched, underlining its significance for both the individual and society.

Otis the Owl doesn't make a sound

When he's flying around

But when he's perched

High up in the the tree

Makes a hooting sound

For you and for me

Further repetition of the same theme, emphasizing the owl's contribution to the environment and its connection to human experience.

Otis the Owl doesn't make a sound

When he's flying around

But when he's perched

High up in the the tree

Makes a hooting sound

For you and for me

Final repetition of the owl-like "who" sounds, serving as a conclusion to the song and maintaining the thematic consistency.

Who, who, who, who, who (Who, who)

Who, who, who, who, who (Who, who)

Who, who, who, who, who (Who, who)