Taking It Slow

[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] Waking up to see the dawn Feeling like a ghost so torn Windows frame a brand new day Hopes are high I’m on my way [Verse 2] Clouds are whispering secrets old Stars have dreams they’ve never told Dances in the morning haze Finding light in darkest days [Chorus] Dreams in the sky floating by Catch them while they fly so high Heartbeats sync with silver tunes Chasing dreams across the moon [Verse 3] Rivers sing their lullabies Mountains paint the open skies Echoes of a life too long Melodies in every song [Bridge] Winds will take me far from here Where my fears will disappear Whispers in the night will say All your dreams are on their way [Chorus] Dreams in the sky floating by Catch them while they fly so high Heartbeats sync with silver tunes Chasing dreams across the moon

[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