Kåntan Chamoru: Hågu

On By Schyuler LujanIn Chamorro Songs

This is perhaps the most famous song sung by Flora Baza Quan, which was written by her sister, Janice. It is a heartfelt and powerful song of unrequited love, and the music video embedded here is a new rendition by Inetnon Gefpa’go and Flora Baza Quan. This post includes Chamorro lyrics and an English translation for the song Hågu, sung by Flora Baza Quan. Happy listening!

ChamoruIngles
Hågu ni ti hu nananggaYou are the one I wasn’t even waiting for
Hågu fumanui hu mananaYou are the one who showed me the daylight
Hågu muna’gaisabot lina’lå’-huYou are the one who makes my life flavorful
Hågu fuma’nå’gue hu manguife ta’loYou are the one who taught me to dream again
Hunggan hågu munå’i hu konsueluYes you are the one who gave me consolation
Iya hågu na hu sodda’ i ånimuIt is in you that I found the courage
Fanhongge’ nu guahu sa’ guahu hu hongge haoBelieve in me because I am the one who believes in you
Ya hita na dos ti atrasaoAnd it’s not too late for the two of us
Hågu ni ti hu nananggaYou are the one I wasn’t even waiting for
Hågu fumanui hu mananaYou are the one who showed me the daylight
Hågu muna’gaisabot lina’lå’-huYou are the one who makes my life flavorful
Hågu fuma’nå’gue manguife ta’loYou are the one who taught me to dream again
Hunggan hågu munå’i yo’ konsueluYes you are the one who gave me consolation
Iya hågu na hu sodda’ i ånimuIt is in you that I found the courage
Kao un siesiente i sinientete-ku?Are you feeling what I am feeling?
Fanhongge’ nu guahu sa’ guahu hu hongge haoBelieve in me because I am the one who believes in you
Ya hita na dos ti atrasaoAnd it’s not too late for the two of us
Ya hita na dos ti atrasaoAnd it’s not too late for the two of us
Ya hita na dos ti atrasaoAnd it’s not too late for the two of us
HåguYou

Pinila / Translation

I really like this song from Flora Baza Quan. When I heard this last year I could not understand it. I looked for the translation, but could not find it. I am happy because my Chamorro is better this year and I can hear the words. Here is my translation. Listen and enjoy!

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