Lost in translation

[Verse] Yaa meeyra jaalalaa siraahin qabamee Qabamee natii himbonin sumaafiin midhamee Midhamee abaaboo urgooytu yaadakeen gutamee Gutamee yaa tan jaalalaan oneetiya sentee [Verse 2] Baga du'aaqin olbaate siyaasaa gidduu Amaanake sii fidhamee guutame naan hin jedduu Hillaasani si'eeffee duuk'aa bu’aa laalee Yaa barriso gu'atee sirnirraa fagoo malee [Chorus] Gurrachaas rasaasa biqilu malee olkaa'ii Gaachana koo sirrii beela haalaan walmaa'ii Siin jaalalaa kuufee qalbiin fagoo hin bannee Bay'eedhaan si’afaan irra jy’ii hin barachuu hin bannuu [Verse 3] Gurmaa'i laaftoo fudhini qajelchi naanaa Dur quban qabachaa ollaa si ha’urranaa Bor faana si haffaltanii mataa gadi laalliin Bay’a koo si yaamaa nagaa kee labsii [Bridge] Lakkamadaa utuu hin turin sirriitto argina Qubarroo guddicha qaajjasiin sirratti bofna Sof yaadi qalbiin kee bara dheeraan hin cinin Seenaa keetaa lagata jalaa hin baafiniin [Verse 4] Maqaanuree yoo barri gahe siruma yaadadhu Yaa hojii kulkulaatiyya dureessoonni fffaa dhu Haqa kan rarra'aanii sobatu irraa dhabsiisee Gilgaalchuuf si yaamanii nagaa kee cidsiisee

[Verse] Yaa meeyra jaalalaa siraahin qabamee Qabamee natii himbonin sumaafiin midhamee Midhamee abaaboo urgooytu yaadakeen gutamee Gutamee yaa tan jaalalaan oneetiya sentee [Verse 2] Seenaa keetii qabaa onneen barreessaa Akkuma bariitu siifan dhama'ee sabaasaa Dacheen firii wayyaa guyyaa bishaan caasaa Siin bulfamee gamtaan nageenya qabaa keessa [Chorus] Yaa soolii qalbiin yeroof na galleessi Gayaa jaalala hincummutii fingurri yaa boossi Siifan agarsiisa jireenyi gulanta siif dalagaa Qalbii qoma kiyya kan lubbuu keessa lagaa [Verse 3] Fuuldura keen sakatta'ee samii argaamee Siif walgaragalee onneenni haalaan dhamee Hedduu hordofeen haala kee argaamee Isiintu sagaluma miilaa koo afonee [Bridge] Walkeessaan fakkaachaa bishaan akkas nu miidhagduu Akkasumaa jaalala abdii hara gantuu Hantuutni sirra jirti gaarii akka wal soorri nutu Gammachuuf dhaabbee waltajjii duraa jiru [Verse 4] Gara samii fulaa qalbiin jaalala ooltu Kadhaan sihagu malee achumaa siilaan galultu Siigataniin wayyaa kalti inde yaada goltu Keessan lubbu samii kiyyan sihoos abbalu

[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words

[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words

[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words

[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words

[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words

[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words

[Verse] Walking through the shadows of a long dark hall Echoes of the whispers banging on my skull Broken glass and mirrors they don’t see me fall Shouting to the silence pushing through it all [Verse 2] Tangled thoughts like wires shocking in my head Lost in conversations with the fears I’ve fed Running from reflections of the things I dread Searching for a lifeline feeling so misled [Chorus] Oh these beating thoughts they won't let go Dancing on the edge I tiptoe slow Caged inside my mind it’s all I know Seeking light but captured by the woe [Verse 3] Songs of desperation playing all night long Rhythm of confusion is my heart’s own song Mask of calm and laughter but the fit feels wrong Wrestling with the demons that have grown too strong [Bridge] Whispers in the darkness pulling at my soul Falling down this rabbit hole I can’t control Breathe me back to life or let me pay the toll Lost beneath the surface in this endless roll [Chorus] Oh these beating thoughts they won't let go Dancing on the edge I tiptoe slow Caged inside my mind it’s all I know Seeking light but captured by the woe

[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words

[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words

[VERSE 1] My tongue is sharp and I’m full of clever lines A catalog of stories told to survive Strangers and people and moments and friends I spin them a tale with no real intent [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been given the pieces, chances and such I’ll carry the weight but I carry too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [VERSE 2] Dressed up in armor, I weave a dis-guise I’m blurring the lines, but they’re none the wiser Chasing approval, can’t let people down God, I need help, but I’ll manage for now [PRE-CHORUS] My thoughts are like riddles, they come out like poems A garden of static, with nothing to grow Been asked for my help, guidance and such They want me to care but I’m caring too much [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words [BRIDGE] A dumb little puppet, my strings are a mess I fucked myself over, that part I’ll confess They buy what I’m selling, a boy and his game And when things go wrong, I’m never to blame [CHORUS] I’ve been lost in translation ever since I was young My words don’t make sense and the things that I’ve done Never reflect my intentions or needs I’m not even sure if I dream the right dreams I try to decipher what people expect Live up to be what it is they have selected My mind is a temple, it’s long since been cursed I’m lost in translation, but a master with words