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INSTRUMENTAL STEM: Oftat și Rugă (Sigh and Prayer)

by Nelu Lazar

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I wrote "Sigh and Prayer" on December 22, 1999, with deep sad thoughts about the souls lost ten years back, in 1989... I re-recorded the song in a moment of serenity and reflection in late December 2021, and now it is offered without limits to all people, and to future generations, for eternity.

If anyone would like to translate the lyrics into any language - in these moments when we again wish humanity would be wiser -, humbly and with respect and hope for the entire world, I offer the music composition for collaboration and re-recording of vocals in other languages.

I sigh and I pray, from my tiny spot on this planet...

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Listen to the original recording, with vocals by Nelu Lazar in Romanian language:

nelulazar.bandcamp.com/track/oftat-i-rug-sigh-and-prayer

Sing along on YouTube (turn on closed captions):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=abdXRLCvHsQ

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lyrics

Here is a version of the English translation of the lyrics, that constitute a base for further translations and vocals recording in other languages.

SIGH AND PRAYER

hey, eagle deities,
hey, raise high up if you please

unwanted veils of hatred, the curtains made of fire,
it’s like a piteous gamble here,
I once again remember
that I forgot the words, and now
and now they hurt…

hey, eagle deities,
hey, raise high up if you please

the color of the sunsets
and try the thieves on fire,
and let the people be all gods,
I once again remember
that I forgot the words, and now
and now they hurt…

(English translation by Nelu Lazar, with a kick-start by Elena Gabor)

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The original lyrics:

OFTAT ȘI RUGĂ

hei, vulturilor zei,
hei, ‘nalță pân’ la ei

perdelele de ură, cortinele de foc,
e ca într-un biet joc de noroc,
mi-aduc din nou aminte
că am uitat cuvintele
și-acum mă dor…

hei, vulturilor zei,
hei, ‘nalță pân’ la ei

culoarea de amurguri
și pune hoții-n ruguri,
iar oamenii să fie zei,
mi-aduc din nou aminte
că am uitat cuvintele
și-acum mă dor…

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CHORDS
Dm C Dm
C Dm
C A Dm

(recorded with the guitar tuned full step down D G C F A D)

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released December 22, 2021
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Listen to the original recording, with vocals by Nelu Lazar in Romanian language:

nelulazar.bandcamp.com/track/oftat-i-rug-sigh-and-prayer

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Lyrics and music: Nelu Lazăr (December 22, 1999, praising heroes defending humanity ten years back)

Performed and produced by Nelu Lazăr in 2021.
Acoustic guitar: Martin StreetMaster GPC15ME
Bass: Jay Turser
Romanian Shepherd's Flute (Fluier)
Percussions: Cajon LP, Shakers

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🎼 Singer-Songwriter, Producer, Co-founder of Acoustic & Rock Bands, Book Writer, Author of “The Seasons’ Journey: A serendipitous rock opera”

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