ipitikula!
turn around!
every time I hear this word
do a 180 degree turn
I'm not just off track
no, I am facing the wrong direction
ipitikula!
turn around!
open my eyes
I need to turn around
because I'm walking away
from what I'm searching for
ipitikula!
turn around!
the beacon is behind me
no wonder I only see darkness
ahead
I look for the light
but it is behind me
ipitikula! ipitikula!
how did I get so turned around
that I have my back
to my only hope?
ipitikula mwanache!
turn around, child!
somehow I drifted
the current turned me slowly but surely
and now I'm sailing
endless oceans
looking for the island
but I got so off course
I'm heading
straight away from it
in my desire to reach it
I ignored common sense
I threw away all logic
now look where I am
the island is getting farther and
farther away
the wind and current pushing me
ipitikula!
turn around!
there's still time
I can turn around
and get back on course
the farther I drift
the harder to get back
the current is so strong
ipitikula! ipitikula!
shout it in my ear
open my eyes to see
the warning signs
dark clouds
growing waves
I'm sailing into a tornado
that will kill me
but my eyes are closed
enjoying the wind
I've cut loose the anchor
and all the lifeboats
I wanted thrill
now my eyes are closed
I don't see the danger
ipitikula!
ipitikula mwanache!
|Heii, hope you're all well!
I can't believe that this book has passed 300 views!!!
This is so.... mindblowing!! I honestly didn't think anyone would pay it much attention.
So thank you to you all for reading this book!!
In case you're wondering:
Yes, "ipitikula" and "mwanache" are real words from a real language and they do mean "turn around" and "child" respectively.
(For language lovers like me) They are pronounced ipiti-kú-la and wa-ná-che.
It's an African language called Chiyão and is spoken mostly in northern Mozbique, as far as I know.
There's a random fact for your arsenal! :)
Have a great weekend, everyone!|
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