In Our Languages: Ajachemem/Chamatéela

By Kelina N.T. Lobo

Haqwáachiim, haqwáachiim,
haqwáachiim, yawáywichi!

Haqwáachiim, haqwáachiim,
haqwáachiim, no’áachishki!

Nóon ‘óy má’maq.
Nóon ‘óy má’maq.
Nóon ‘óy má’maq.
…má’mama!

Nóon ‘óy má’maq.

This tune is inspired by the Rolling Stones’ 1980 hit, “She’s So Cold”: youtu.be/jo34vhfcetu.

Come here, come here,

come here, beautiful!

Come here, come here,

come here, my crazy one!

I love/want you.

I love/want you.

I love/want you.

…always love!

I love/want you.