Gunitjpirr Man
Gunitjpirr Man: A Melodic Tale of Love, Legacy, and Land Rights
Lyrics
Sound of the waves fall
Expressing the auditory experience of ocean waves.
On the sand dune of love
Referring to a romantic setting on a sand dune.
Sweet memory of you
Evoicing a fond memory of a loved one.
Of the times that we spent together
Reflecting on shared moments and experiences.
Right from the heart
Highlighting sincerity and genuine emotion.
You gave me the new and the old
Acknowledging a diverse range of experiences provided by the loved one.
Gunitjpirr man
Addressing someone as "Gunitjpirr man."
Don't leave me alone
Pleading not to be left alone.
Come back to me
Expressing a desire for the return of the loved one.
Gunitjpirr man
Repeating the plea for companionship.
We'll remember and speak of you
Committing to preserving and sharing memories of the individual.
As the father of land rights
Honoring the person as a leader in land rights activism.
The children must learn
Emphasizing the importance of passing knowledge to future generations.
Of the sacred law
Stressing the significance of sacred laws.
And of Mother Earth
Referring to teachings about Mother Earth.
Just like the way that you did
Encouraging emulation of the person's exemplary behavior.
And when our time comes around
Contemplating a reunion in the afterlife.
We'll meet up again
Anticipating a future meeting with the departed.
Gunitjpirr man
Reiterating the plea for companionship.
Don't leave me alone
Requesting not to be left alone.
Come back to me
Reiterating the desire for the return of the loved one.
Gunitjpirr man...
Repeating the plea for companionship.
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