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Hou Dilov

Adjarian Georgian Naduri song 

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Hou Dilov is an Adjarian (west Georgian) dance song. Referenced in the song are Dila and Nana - god and goddess in pre-christian Georgia - as well as Ra, the god of sun. Ra is similar to Egyptian god Ra and appears here in Georgian folklore because of the large scale historical influence and communication between Georgia and Egypt. 

 

Lyrics:
 

Hou Dilov da dilov nane

aba hou dilov dilo nane  x2 

 

 hou nane da dilov nane

aba hou dilov rerov nane x2

 

Shuukhti qalo mogikhdeba 

sheni tavi da shen gikhdeba  x2 

 

Hou Dilov da dilov nane

aba hou dilov dilo nane  x2 

 

hou nane da dilov nane

 aba hou dilov rerov nane x2

 

 shuukhti qalo mogikhdeba

sheni tavi da shen gikhdeba x2

 

hou dilov da dilov nane 

 aba hou dilov dilov nane  x4

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Translation:

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Jump woman! (they are talking about a dancing move)

 

Dancing suits you well. You and Yourself (you are so beautiful) suit you well. 

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Translation support given from Ketevan Mindorashvili of the Zedashe Ensemble in Kakheti Georgia, Transcription support from Nino Kakhiani of Tblisi.

Hou Dilov FullHou Dilov
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Melody (Choir 1 & 2)Hou Dilov
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BassHou Dilov
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Source RecordingHou Dilov
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PronunciationHou Dilov
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