Dots on the Shells
Shining Wisdom: Unveiling the Secrets in Dots on the Shells
Lyrics
Yarryurra gunbilk marrawulwul
Refers to the gunbilk bird in the Yarryurra clan's land, possibly symbolizing the ancestral connection or cultural significance.
Djambi dhoru warrpididi
Mentions Djambi dhoru warrpididi, which could represent various elements like natural features, ancestral stories, or spiritual aspects.
Dhawalnydja dhuwala marrawurrtjara
Describes the interconnectedness and beauty of the natural world, possibly referring to the landscape and its significance.
Dhawalnydja dhuwala dhuruthuruya
Continues the portrayal of the natural world and its enduring qualities, emphasizing their presence and importance.
Like the lines on your face
Compares the marks or signs on one's face to signify experiences, implying wisdom or age.
The answer is here
Suggests that the solution or truth is present in the current situation or circumstance.
And the light in your eyes
Highlights the brightness or clarity in someone's eyes, signifying authenticity or truthfulness.
Don't hide it away
Encourages not to conceal or suppress one's true nature or feelings.
Like th dots on the shells
Compares the shining dots on shells to the potential brightness or uniqueness within individuals.
They shine
Asserts the radiance or brilliance present within people, akin to the shining dots on shells.
Dhawalnydja dhuwala dirrmalaya
Expresses the enduring presence and strength of certain qualities or characteristics.
Dhawalnydja dhuwala lunggurmaya
Continues to emphasize enduring qualities or attributes, possibly related to cultural aspects.
Yawuyawu ganyawuya
Repeats sounds that might convey a rhythmic or cultural significance.
Yawuyawu yangayana
Reiterates rhythmic sounds, possibly adding to the cultural or musical elements of the song.
Like the lines on your face...
Repeats the comparison of lines on one's face to experiences or wisdom.
And waters edge goes on
Describes the endless flow of the water's edge, possibly symbolizing the continuity of life or time.
Always rolling into the horizon
Portrays the continual movement of life, symbolized by the rolling waters reaching the horizon.
We'll go down where the octopus plays
Refers to a specific location or activity where the octopus resides, possibly symbolizing adaptability or change.
Changing colour with the incoming day
Describes the octopus changing colors, possibly symbolizing adaptation or transformation.
Like the lines on your face...
Repeats the comparison between the marks on one's face and experiences or wisdom.
Like the last star in the sky tonight
Compares something precious or significant to the last star in the sky, emphasizing rarity or uniqueness.
Like the lights
Compares lights in the city at night, possibly symbolizing human activity or civilization.
In the city tonight
Continues the comparison of lights in the city, possibly contrasting natural and urban environments.
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