Girlwanggi 'Old People'

This song Girlwanngi (Old People) was written by Frances and Kenneth Dawson and the song celebrates the legacy that the old people have left for future generations, culture, language and the proud history of Gooniyandi people.
Kenneth Dawson a proud young Gooniyandi singer composed and recorded the chorus as well as a traditional welcoming song and Wanga (Dance).
Gooniyandi people have been the custodians of this language and country for thousands of years. This song was written for and dedicated to all Gooniyandi people past and present who have paved the way and left a great legacy of a rich language and proud culture which will be treasured and continued to be celebrated by future generations.
A big thank you to Yiyili Aboriginal Community School, Yiyili community and all of the A.E.W.'s and teachers who helped IHHP facilitate this project.
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Girlwanggi - 'Old people'
Introduction
Girlwanggi girlwanggi
(Our old people)
Wardbagirri ngarmooninggi
(Walked this country for a very long time)
Baboorroongoo Walibirri
(Down by the river)
Gambayoo gambayoo
(Close to the waters)
Gooniyandi yarrangi riwi-ya
(Oh, this our Gooniyandi country)
Laandi biliga baboorroo
(From top, middle and bottom)
Ngirndaji yarrangi Gooniyandi thangarndi
(This is our Gooniyandi language)
Chorus
Girlwanggi binarri mili
Our old people have knowledge
Binyidi warangbirri
Strong people that have been here
Jiyagbiri thangarndi
Speaking our language
Ngarlinyba joonba
Singing our history
Verse 1
Yaarringgi girlwanggi
Our old people
Bagiya ngirndaji
Have been here
Yaningi ngoorndoo warangbiri
For a very long time
Nhoowoo-ya gidiya
So let’s be strong together
Thirdgirli warangbiri
Be strong and don’t allow
Malami niyaji yijgawoo
The bad things like
Gamba girili niyaji
Drugs and alcohol
Wangmarangga
Effect our future
Pre-chorus
Ngirndaji Gooniyan yarrangi riwi-ya
This is our Gooniyandi country
Ngirndaji Gooniyan yarrangi riwi-ya
This is our Gooniyandi country
Chorus
Girlwanggi binarri mili
Our old people have knowledge
Binyidi warangbirri
Strong people that have been here
Jiyagbiri thangarndi
Speaking our language
Ngarlinyba joonba
Singing our history
Verse 2
Milama yarrangi riwi
Look at our land
Jarlangooroo girlwanggi
Our beautiful land and our old people
Warragbirra ngamoonhingi
Have walked here before us
Ngirndaji riwi Gooniyandi-ya
This is our Gooniyandi country
Milama yarrangi riwi
Look at our land
Jarlangooroo girlwanggi
Our beautiful land and our old people
Warragbirra ngamoonhingi
Have walked here before us
Ngirndaji riwi Gooniyandi-ya
This is our Gooniyandi country
Pre-chorus
Ngirndaji Gooniyan yarrangi riwi-ya
(This is our Gooniyandi country)
Ngirndaji Gooniyan yarrangi riwi-ya
(This is our Gooniyandi country)
Chorus
Girlwanggi binarri mili
(Our old people have knowledge)
Binyidi warangbirri
(Strong people that have been here)
Jiyagbiri thangarndi
(Speaking our language)
Ngarlinyba joonba
(Singing our history)
Joonba-
Joonba ngirndaji yarrangi baljoowa mawilyi-yoo
(This song is for our next generation)
Ngirndaji walibirri mararra-ya binarrijbin-birra
(Down by the river is where we teach our children about their culture)
Joonba ngirndaji yarrangi baljoowa mawilyi-yoo
(This song is for our next generation)
Ngirndaji walibirri mararra-ya binarrijbin-birra
(Down by the river is where we teach our children about their culture)