Laba baal

Vocals and melody by Maxamed “BK,” words by Ciise Cabdi Ismaaciil “Jawaan,” music by Cabdi Cabiib

Translation by Abdihakim Omar, K. Hassan and Christina Woolner

In the middle of the night
When I begin to wake from sleep
[I feel] I might not make it through the night [I say to myself ] Let my soul go

The shining beauty
I can’t stay away from her
Who will give me two wings?
So I can fly
So I can be with her tomorrow

Badhtamaha habeenkii
Markaan soo baraarugo
Beryimaysid caawee
Nafta bixi idhaahdaa

Bal haddaba bidhaan qurux
Kama baaqan karayee
Yaa i siiya laba baal?
Aan maanta boodoo
Berritaba la joogee