Psalm 18:2
"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
"Makhangachei Lunghar"
Recorded at SYMOTA NOET Home studio
Music and Lyrics: Maker Kashung
Videography and Editing: Reishangngam Awungshi (Apanao)
Gratitude:
- Thank you Nim and Yan for warmly opening your home for this project.
- Thank you Horthingchon for translating the song.
Lyrics & Translation:
Mirin wui shongza khangakhui lung hili - In this journey along life's meandering lane
Wuishong yashong kalakashi na pem - Overwhelming misfortunes abound
Thalala Ina ning nganungkhung eina - Even so, confidence brims within me
Khangachee malei katharing maleima - I flinch not, I fear not
Chorus:
Iwui Proho Iwui Vare - My Lord, My God
Makhangachei lunghar chi na manga - The ever steadfast Rock is only you
Ina nali ngayin chingra - I'll always seek refuge in you
Siphan zingrot ralala chingri ngasakka - You quiet me in the face of the storm
Verse 2:
Muiya na kuinam haida shitkasang maleirar - Amidst the cloud faith slipped away
Ning khamaong na I thishur chinga - For doubt relentlessly pursued me
Nali yangkada ngachonmilu da vao - To you I looked up and cried out to help me
Tangkhamang muiya shiman haowa - And the dark clouds drifted away
Bridge:
Chotna haida nali ngakao - In my anguish I called upon you
Nana pangshap sangmiya - And you strengthened me
Nawui lukhamashan china hakmeikhar - Your grace is exceedingly greater
I mangla chingrihai ngasakmi - You still my soul
Last Chorus:
Iwui Proho Iwui Vare - My Lord, My God
Makhangachei lunghar chi na manga - The ever steadfast Rock is only you
Ina nali ngayin chingra - I'll always seek refuge in you
Siphan zingrot ralala - In the face of the storm
Yangkashina kuinam lala - And when my enemies surround me
Chingri ngasakka - You still my soul
12 апр 2019
