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Wake up in the morning I was feeling kind a cold so I decided that I go and get some heat
Feeling cold in the morning, decided to gather heat.
Chopping up the wood so I can
Chopping wood for various uses.
take it home with me so I can get the fire started for my tea
Gathering wood to start a fire for tea.
Grinding up the corn to make some
Grinding corn to make flour for bread.
Flour for the bread because it is the time to get something to eat
Time to eat and prepare food.
Taking out the laundry to the river flowing by It's always nice to meet some friends do it with me chit chat with the ladies sharing gossip of the town, it's so amazing what each single day can bring
Doing laundry by the river, socializing, and appreciating daily experiences.
After all is clean we all are walking back to town and all the ladies and me we begin to sing
Returning to town, singing with other women after completing chores.
And I say stop
Calling for a stop or pause in the routine.
Amaqababaqabimbhola
Repeating a rhythmic chant, possibly for emphasis or celebration.
Amaqababaqabimbhola
-Amaqababaqabimbhola
-Going to the garden I will pick up what I need preparing lunch for all my family and friends. Sweet potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes that would do, to feed the hungry mouths and it smells really good
Heading to the garden to gather ingredients for a family and friends' lunch.
After we are fed and satisfied with what we had I'm going out to chill under my favourite tree, listening to the birds is really
After the meal, relaxing under a favorite tree, finding inspiration from nature.
Taking me away it's so inspiring it helps me write my songs
Being inspired by bird sounds, contributing to songwriting.
Suddenly I realize, I almost lost the time, so I am rushing back because it's getting dark
Realizing the passing time, hurrying back as it gets dark.
Got to pluck the chicken to prepare a little dish, so no one is hungry before getting into bed. Reading bed time stories to the
Preparing dinner, ensuring no one goes to bed hungry.
little ones around is ending up this day for me it's getting late
Ending the day by reading bedtime stories to children.
And I say Stop
Repeating the call for a stop, perhaps to reflect on the day's events.
Amaqababaqabimbhola
Repeating the rhythmic chant, reinforcing the theme of pause or reflection.
Amaqababaqabimbhola Amaqababaqabimbhola
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