Ik (Uganda)
Verse 1
Lokori kɔkɔra lokori tɛ, Ngʼakiro kɔkɔra kɛdɛ tɛ, Lokori kɛdɛ ayɔr kɔɔ, Bolingo gɔlɔŋ ayɔr kpɛɛ. Kɛdɛ kɔkɔra na kpɛɛ, Bolingo bɛɛ ayɔr yɔɔ.
Verse 2
Mu bolingo ya bɛɛ o ya kɔkɔra, Kɛdɛ ayɔr kɔɔ nɛ mɛɛ, Bɛɛ ayɔr kpɛɛ, bɛɛ ayɔr yìr, Ayɔr kpɛɛ kɔkɔra bɛɛ. Kɛdɛ bɛɛ ayɔr kpɛɛ, Bolingo tɛ ayɔr kɔɔ.
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English Translation
Verse 1:
When hearts meet hearts with equal care, And voices listen, truly hear, Respect builds bridges everywhere, Love grows when honor draws us near. What I give freely, you return, Together, our love will burn.
Verse 2:
In friendship's dance or marriage bond, Respect must flow like gentle streams, Each person valued, each held fond, Supporting one another's dreams. When both give honor, both receive, That's how true relationships achieve.