Solani Lamo! From far away, where have you come?
With head bowed in sadness, to whom do you speak?
Solani Lamo! Whose message of love do you carry?
Ah, yes! Behind the mountain pass, a childhood sweetheart—how is that person?
Ah, yes! How are the heartfelt words, brewing with longing from a distant lover?
Solani Lamo! Crane with beautiful wings,
Solani Lamo! Crane with beautiful wings.
Blue Cuckoo with a Sweet Voice
Solani Lamo! From far away, where have you come?
With your sweet song, to whom do you sing of longing?
Solani Lamo! Whose beloved’s message do you bring?
Ah, yes! Behind the mountain pass, a childhood sweetheart—how is that person?
Ah, yes! How are the heartfelt words, clearer than water and softer than moonlight?
Solani Lamo! Cuckoo with a sweet voice,
Solani Lamo! Cuckoo with a sweet voice.
Yellow Swan in Golden Robes
Solani Lamo! From far away, where have you come?
On your yellow feathers, vermilion dots have fallen.
Solani Lamo! Whose beloved’s messenger are you?
Ah, yes! Behind the mountain pass, a childhood sweetheart—how is that person?
Ah, yes! How are the heartfelt words, mingling longing and sadness, scattered from the depths of the heart?
Solani Lamo! Little golden-headed swan,
Solani Lamo! Little golden-headed swan.
Lyric: Gangpal
Melody Art: Gar Tsering samdrup.
Sing: Menakā (Rinchen Drolma) from Lithang
