We transcribed and translated this song a couple of Saturdays back in our practice group, on an evening when we decided to take it easy. It was also freakishly sunny and warm in the PNW on that Saturday, so we were also a bit tired from being out in the sun. This is one of the more popular Chamorro songs, with nice music and a catchy tune even though it’s kind of sad. This one is also a song I listened to in the first few months of my learning back in 2020, and at that time I could barely catch any of the words. Now I can easily sing along, which is really cool and proof that progress does happen if we keep at it 🙂 So here are Chamorro lyrics and an English translation for the song Koronan Flores, with this version by Ti Nåpu. Happy listening!

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When I first listened to this song, my love and I were driving on the Oregon Coast. When we were in the car, he was the one who played the Chamorro songs for me. Then he said to me, “Listen to the song and repeat the words.” My listening in the Chamorro language is not very good and Jay knows this. He really knows this. He often teases me and says, “You don’t like to listen!” Then I answer,” That’s not true! My ear is bad in every language!” Ai my love. When I listen to this song, I think of the first time we met each other. This post includes Chamorro lyrics and an English translation for the song Guinaiya by Ti Nåpu. Happy listening!

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