Like a solitary bird, I offer myself in sacrifice, Striving my utmost until the moment to leave arrives. The solitary bird, the solitary bird, The solitary bird, I shall leave when my time arrives. Like a solitary bird, I offer myself in sacrifice, Striving my utmost until the moment to leave arrives. The solitary bird, the solitary bird, The solitary bird, I shall leave when my time arrives. If you were related to the woodpecker, You'd surely have bought it an axe, For it engages in perilous ventures, Charles, that’s akin to my own destiny. I tread as a child on a dangerous course, Yet not every step on this journey I recount, Else, you'd be privy to my heroic feats. The fruit bat finds no delight in its upside-down plight, Yet destiny decrees it cannot perch upright. My family lacks benefactors Hence, someone’s child - I’m stuck overseas. I vowed to support my family with all my might, So that in death, I'll be sung of with praise. Alas, my family disdains the virtuous path! They've sworn to use my skin for a drum. But I, Kwadwo, shall not surrender, For heroes face life's fierce render! I'll strive my best and leave when my time is up. Like a solitary bird, I offer myself in sacrifice, Striving my utmost until the moment to leave arrives. The solitary bird, the solitary bird, The solitary bird, I shall leave when my time arrives. We're here to bequeath legacies, Not to covet endless longevity. That's why I’m doing my best, And will leave when my moment is past. The solitary bird, the solitary bird; The solitary bird, I shall leave when my time arrives. We're here to bequeath legacies, Not to covet endless longevity. That's why I’m doing my best, And will leave when my moment is past. The solitary bird, the solitary bird, The solitary bird, I shall leave when my time arrives. Nana Ampadu was my witness at EK Nyarko's funeral, How eulogies for his legacy were innumerable. From that, I learned to risk it all without despair, So that I don’t descend into destitution's snare. A hero must embrace the prospect of death's stare, And success must sprout from one's toil and care. Charles Allen Gyimah of Ghana Video City's fame, Charles, revel in your renown, for life is but a flame. Ama Saah, your son - I'm embattled in this game, Striving hard and leaving when my time claims its name. Like a solitary bird, I offer myself in sacrifice, Striving my utmost until the moment to leave arrives. The solitary bird, the solitary bird, The solitary bird, I shall leave when my time arrives. Like a solitary bird, I offer myself in sacrifice, Striving my utmost until the moment to leave arrives. The solitary bird, the solitary bird, The solitary bird, I shall leave when my time arrives. We're here to bequeath legacies, Not to covet endless longevity. That's why I’m doing my best, And will leave when my moment is past. The solitary bird, the solitary bird, The solitary bird, I shall leave when my time arrives Translation by Dr. Kwabena Antwi-Boasiako
I'm a full blooded Akan yet i couldn't understand most lyrics in this song because the words are too deep. Anyway,I understand the English version better.
