Irkenc Hyka writes and composes ‘Lumi Une,’ a heartfelt ode to love and tradition. The singer mixes Albanian folk elements with a personal tribute, creating a tune that honors family and cultural heritage. The lyrics highlight the joy of a wedding celebration, blending pride and devotion in every verse.
Released: January 22, 2024
Lumi Une
Irkenc Hyka
Lumi Une Lyrics Translation – Irkenc Hyka
Irkenc Hyka describes the bride as ‘tall like a cypress tree,’ emphasizing her beauty and grace. The songwriter mentions the tupan drum, a traditional instrument, to set the scene of a lively wedding. ‘Look at what mother’s raised!’ is a repeated line, showing deep admiration for family and love.
O e lumja unëOh, how lucky I am!
Ç’paska rritur nonaLook at what mother’s raised!
O e lumja unëOh, how lucky I am!
Ç’paska rritur nonaLook at what mother’s raised!
Shtatin si selvieHer figure’s tall like a cypress tree,
Kangën po ja knojnaand we’re singing a song for her.
Shtatin si selvieHer figure’s tall like a cypress tree,
Kangën po ja knojnaand we’re singing a song for her.
Po vjen nusja gjithë lezetThe bride’s arriving with so much charm,
Për mu paska ken kismetshe’s destined to be mine.
E bukur si zanë e malitShe’s beautiful like a ‘mountain fairy’,
Kom me majt unë me kimetand I’m going to cherish her with all I’ve got.
Po vjen nusja gjithë lezetThe bride’s arriving with so much charm,
Për mu paska ken kismetshe’s destined to be mine.
Kom me dasht si syt e ballitI’m going to love her as dearly as my own eyes,
Kom me majt unë me kimetand I’m going to cherish her with all I’ve got.
O i lumi unëOh, how lucky I am!
Ç’paska rritur nonaLook at what mother’s raised!
O i lumi unëOh, how lucky I am!
Ç’paska rritur nonaLook at what mother’s raised!
Shtatin si selvieHer figure’s tall like a cypress tree,
Kangën po ja knojnaand we’re singing a song for her.
Shtatin si selvieHer figure’s tall like a cypress tree,
Kangën po ja knojnaand we’re singing a song for her.
Hedhim valle me tupanWe’re dancing to the ‘tupan’ traditional drum,
Le t’na nijn krejt anë e mbanëlet everyone hear us far and wide.
Kena dasmën dasmën t’madheWe’re having a grand, grand wedding,
Për me gzu sot babë e nanëto bring joy to father and mother today.
Hedhim valle me tupanWe’re dancing to the ‘tupan’ traditional drum,
Le t’na nijn krejt anë e mbanëlet everyone hear us far and wide.
Po vjen nusja po vjen dhandriThe bride’s coming, the groom’s coming,
Çohet krejt shoqnia n’kamand all our friends are rising to their feet.
O i lumi unëOh, how lucky I am!
Ç’paska rritur nonaLook at what mother’s raised!
O i lumi unëOh, how lucky I am!
Ç’paska rritur nonaLook at what mother’s raised!
Shtatin si selvieHer figure’s tall like a cypress tree,
Kangën po ja knojnaand we’re singing a song for her.
Shtatin si selvieHer figure’s tall like a cypress tree,
Kangën po ja knojnaand we’re singing a song for her.
Lumi Une Music Video
‘Lumi Une’ is a celebration of love and tradition. Irkenc Hyka crafts a melody that brings Albanian cultural pride to life.