PYRKHAT KO KHUN/ Think My Child
Language: Khasi
Translation available below
Think my child -- July 2009
This song is a mysterious conversation between the father and the unborn child still inside the belly of the mother. The world they live in is faced with the challenge of climate change, global economic crisis and price rise -- which all affect the marginalised as much as it impacts the major middle class. The song's solution lies in the courage derived from the survival instinct of the miracle of birthing.
Give it some thought my child, we will not fear the problems
We will raise our voice, from your father's home we'll start the fight
Listen to me my child, while you're in the mother's belly
The words of calmness, the dew of wisdom from God's word
As the days went by, the earth is becoming drier
Problems have multiplied, there's so much chaos in the local market
Price of vegetables have gone up again, inflation has d pinched the pocket
Poverty has increased many folds
Social values will be held, as the wise impart teachings
'Know man, know God' -- the spiritual leaders speak
Never take prayer for granted, we will never run
From the fight at hand, we need to be on preparedness mode
Can you hear the voice calling you to respond
We are the witnesses, to bring the change -- to mount the flag of truth
©Summersalt 2014