Gurrumul - Wiyathul (Live 2008)

Gurrumul performing 'Wiyathul' Live at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney, 2008.
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Wiyathul Original Yolngu Lyrics:
Märrma djiawurr ŋäthinana
Nambawu ḻarrunŋana Guwalilŋawu
Rirrakayunmina ḻiyanydja milkarri
Nambawu ḻarruŋana Murrurrŋawu
Roŋiyirri rirrakayyu y..a barrawaḻayu y..a
Mutjwutjŋa gaḻaṉiṉiyu
Ga namba Guwalilŋa
Ga namba Warraḏika
Ga namba Yumayŋa
Yä wulman ŋäthinana
Yä dhiyaŋuna ḻanyiŋdhu dhungunayu
Yä bäpa Kamba-Djuŋadjuŋa
Milŋ'thurruna bayma Mayaŋ-ŋaraka
Yä näṉḏi manda, marrkapmirri maṉḏa
Nhumanydja ŋayathaŋana Ruypu Milinditj
Yä näṉḏi maṉḏa marrkapmirri maṉḏa
Nhumanydja näthiyaŋa milŋurr Burarrapu
Yä namba Guwalilŋa
Yä gunambal Warraḏika
Yä namba Yumayŋa
Wiyathul Lyrics (English Translation):
Two scrub fowl crying out
Looking for Gulwalŋa
The calls like women crying
Looking for Murrurrŋawu
The cries returning his mind
To the jungles at Mutjmutjŋa
Oh place Gulwalilŋa
Warraḏika
Yumayŋa
Oh the old man cries, from this drink
Oh dad Kampa-Djuŋadjuŋa
Home Mayaŋ-ŋaraka bright in his mind
Oh my two mums, beloved mums
Hold Ruypu Milinditj
Oh my two mums, beloved mums
Cry for the sacred spring Burarrapu
Oh the place Gulwalŋa
Warraḏika,
Yumayŋa
Gurrumul performing Wiyathul Live in 2008.
About Gurrumul:
Born blind, the Indigenous Australian singer/songwriter Gurrumul grew up as a member of the Gumatj clan on Elcho Island, off the coast of tropical North East Arnhem land in Australia’s Northern Territory. Gurrumul’s songs speak of identity, spirit, connection with the land, the elements and the ancestral beings to whom he is related. His fragile but uniquely emotive high tenor voice and aura-like persona elicit feelings of peace and longing in listeners.
Gurrumul first came to the world’s attention when his self-titled debut album Gurrumul was released to international acclaim in 2008. His angelic voice connected with fans the world over, including such notable names as Elton John, will.I.am, Sting, Gary Barlow, Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder. Half a million copies of Gurrumul have been sold worldwide.

[@sdjmac03]

im writing off my daughters acc....as a black fella i going through major mental health issues..like we all do & never ever talk about & hide it behind a smile & say we are ok....but lately i found this song & close my eyes listen to the most beautiful voice ive ever heard & he heals me & im overwhelmed with my feeling...but i get rid of stupid silly thoughts & feelings...this sound is helping & saving my life atm...when i listen to this everything sort off goes away

[@evieraine7135]

❤

[@Whatever_Happy_People]

Your comment was a while ago,and I hope you are now happy and healthy.....some white fellas loved Gurramul, including me and we miss him.He taught me to pray thru his music.Dont worry,be happy.❤

[@357HFC]

Stay strong. You have it in you! All the best!

[@tanithphillis3597]

I love it👌👍👣💙

[@cathrynrowe3875]

❤❤❤

[@glenbeauclaire4684]

I’m a white fella and I was listening to some play lists coming home from work..... I’ve never been moved so much..... and when I herd it I had no idea what the lyrics meant. I just know it flowed through me like wind through the trees.the power that flowed through this man was incredible.i listened again and again in tears.

[@raviRaj-sh2le]

Tears yes don't know why

[@nikitahutchison771]

I’m indigenous and this means so much to me that this effects you just as much as it affects us traditionally and whole heartedly.

[@jutarzo]

Me too.

[@sheldonryder777]

His songs come straight from the hart and it tough my hart boss

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Really appreciate how you said this Glen. Cheers

[@davidwilliams7552]

I saw gurrumul at woodford folk festival long before anyone had heard of him. I was walking through the festival and heard the most beautiful voice I had ever seen. I went into the tent and there were aboriginal dancers doing a corroborree. His voice was so beautiful I had tears running down my face and I wasn't the only one.

[@Yuvraj31579]

You are lucky to see him,but what is "corroborree" , I asked just for an information.....

[@anohnistyliano1155]

I was fortunate to meet him and be in his presence. The vibrational frequencies are deep and broad. It’s sad how he was so remote they couldn’t get him to a hospital but destiny is already written and he did his life purpose

[@Yuvraj31579]

@@anohnistyliano1155 you are right, destiny is already written,.....

[@patclark4800]

Guess you knew him from Saltwater band to ..I did...

[@buddhacook1087]

@@patclark4800 what Saltwater Band? His voice is angelic & I'm wondering why I haven't heard of him because he is amazing!

[@niwty]

This bloke could have sung the telephone directory and made it sound beautiful. Such a talent and such a loss to the world. Rest peacefully mate.

[@357HFC]

Exactly!

[@paulmorris3669]

Exactly. You don't need to know his language. It transcends language! Beautiful!😊

[@phebe7711]

This is just one of the reasons why I’m fully proud to be Australian. I may not be dark, but I still think this is beautiful. Honestly, i could listen to this over and over again.

[@357HFC]

Well said.

[@patarmitstead8607]

me too....have played hundreds of times!!

[@MrVariable]

It's the colour of our heart, not the colour of our skin that matters. I know aboriginals that are more aussie than some Aussies & I know Aussies who are more aboriginal than some aboriginals. I'm both & I found in my experience skin colour doesn't count for much. I've been accepted & rejected by aboriginals, & I've been accepted & rejected by Aussies. I know aussie farmers & Aussies in general who care more about the land & native wildlife than the local aboriginals. I have a personal rule I follow which is walk away & try to avoid anyone who can only see the colour of mine or anyone else's skin.

[@PeterSlate-di4xg]

❤

[@toniomalley5661]

@@MrVariableI am a member of the Baha’i community and that’s our main teaching

[@taylahsands843]

This is what we has aboriginal people do touch people's heart love this song brother Geoffrey yuungupingu

[@357HFC]

My Indigenous friends mean a lot to me. Learnt so much from Elders in NW WA

[@MummaMayhem]

I remember watching this on the abc real late at night, I was only young then and it was the first time I'd ever heard someone from my country sing in the native language. Most beautiful thing I've ever heard, and I will forever revisit this video. Thank you for everything and rest in peace.

[@Guruton10]

Well said Alura!!!A brilliant man and his music is so beautiful!

[@germanrobertodiazcarvajal9317]

Qué pesar no haber podido escucharlo y verle. Por fortuna queda éste tipo de recuerdos.

[@peterburke8650]

Haunting.

[@umbagai1046]

I reckon from the bottom of my heart,,soon as he started singing?,,people were already crying!!!,that's how powerful a blind man's words can be....it was also played for my little sister's funeral,Its the most divine song in the world

[@Oskar-kl3jx]

O WHAT A LOSS ! WHEN I AM ALONE, I HEAR THIS MAN SING AND I CRY . AGAIN I SAY WHAT A GREAT LOSS!!🇦🇺🦘🎵🎶😥😢😟 OSKAR ❤

[@billwest2087]

My first daughter was born today and this song came on it will be her song forever...LUCA WAYAHLI YOLAMINARN KING.....💗💗💗

[@ComaToast1]

✊🏿

[@63snowie]

Was fortunate enough to see him at a show. A truly Unforgettable experience, there was hardly a dry eye in the theatre. His beautiful voice resonated through you. So very sad, rest in peace.

[@shaunkickett3249]

The greatest Australian music... full stop

[@Guruton10]

exactly!!!!

[@donutsmademefat4690]

I used to think it was Nikki Webster but my eyes have been opened

[@shaye800]

Beautiful 💯 💛

[@duncanwcraig9668]

Yes yes yes.

[@jeancorbett4608]

Once in a while a voice can touch your soul. Rest in perfect peace, GeoffreyGurrumul 🌹🥰

[@akayawindwood5019]

This is amongst the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard. ❤

[@gregorypickworth191]

I’ve been replaying this song for hours …. over and over …. goosebumps over and over. I started reading a little of Gurrumul,s life ….. and his sad passing.

[@sandrahaigh2976]

Im a Londoner, UK & came across this only two nights ago with Delta Gudrem singing with him. I also have played it over and over and still doing so. Now listening to more from Gurrumul. He had such a beautiful voice. 💞

[@buddydogrc]

Ray Shoesmith looks across the plains as the sun sets and contemplates his life. Emotional stuff.

[@TheMarkadamsiphone]

I would like to acknowledge the tradional owners of the land on which we are meeting and pay my respects to their elders, past and present. What a beautiful voice, Geoffrey you are an inspiration to us all Let's close the gap and together, bring a future that is right for all our children

[@simondixon3889]

I love your comment. Heart of my own. I hope that the Aboriginal people understand that there are white people that are truly sorry for not being able to stop the atrocities that were put upon their people. We should be living their way not the way that was put on us.

[@rosslynhood9712]

Yes excactly.

[@thulanimbombo487]

You know it's going to be good when you're mesmerised by the humming

[@FrankMalaba]

I'm lying in bed and listening to this song. Tears are streaming down my face. I'm Southern African, I feel connected to the flow and healing thread of this music. I couldn't begin to tell you how moved I am. In thankful that this human ever walked the earth. So grateful. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dianestewart219]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ComaToast1]

God bless the black fullaz over there in South Africa Khoisan and Zulus. ✊🏿✊🏿🇦🇺🇿🇦

[@FrankMalaba]

@@ComaToast1 hopefully the Ndebele, Xhosa, Swati, Tsonga, Venda, Pedi, Sotho, Tswana, KhoiSan as well? 😆😍

[@joanjohnsen7603]

He does that to me every time.

[@ComaToast1]

@@FrankMalaba yes my brother all you fullaz

[@martythetickler]

Gurrumul, you're one of Australia's finest... Not only an inspiration to Indigenous Aussies, but also an inspiration to disabled Aussies. I salute you.

[@DaddyFabalus]

martythetickler As an able bodied white boy, he's an inspiration to me also.

[@cassymutch7004]

BrokenWolf1990 my daughter is special needs and this is the only thing that will soothe her, she is three and listens through her special head phones

[@Guruton10]

Yes an incredible inspiration!!!

[@shaunkickett3249]

Maybe the best voice ever

[@germanrobertodiazcarvajal9317]

Bonitas e interesantes palabras.

[@nicolaskazervennie9491]

I've got goosebumps and I'm not ashamed to say tears from my eyes. Hallelujah to him, just magical. R.I.P. Go with the love ones up and beyond with the singing angles.

[@amandabradley4195]

No song ever has touched the depths of my soul as this song does ❤️

[@taffnbull1]

Brings me to tears, a beautiful gentle soul. may your music live on for eternity.

[@bekstar75]

When I listen to gurrumul it puts shivers down my spine. The most beautiful musician I have ever heard. The real Australian.so much respect.played at my father's funeral

[@stewartbrown9650]

Are you from Queensland

[@nickschnerring426]

RIP brother. May your soul rest peacefully. Thank you for the beautiful music you gave. Gone but not forgotten. ❤️

[@jjaypatton]

I find it so amazing that a voice like this man can bring you to tears.You dont understand but you do?

[@thibautdemal4043]

No words. The entire album is "magic". You have to hear it in the dark and focus on melodies of the lyrics, on the music.

[@shan-rosebrown5417]

+Thibaut Demal yes

[@lindsaytersteeg3503]

Haunting

[@dbedwell2]

Thibaut Demal ,sakkakkzxmk

[@lizamarie4176]

It's simply Perfectly Beautiful 💞🌠🌠🌠 Truly heartfelt 🎼🎶

[@lizamarie4176]

Just beautiful 💞🎼 🌠🌠🌠 Truly amazing... #goosebumps Me and the love of my life, and our children, We adore you. ..and your beautiful voice and soul ❤️💛🖤Much Love xo

[@sumeshbasnet7647]

I was watching random channel on tv yesterday, saw his documentary and searched on KZbin after that I was just stopped by listening him, don’t know why my tears fall out. Amazing music 🎶 and amazing voice.

[@lynnison3161]

How could we forget the beautiful voice of Gurrumul .This song is very emotional.As it has been said many times The Voice of an Angel So true.What a loss😥😥

[@MrGrewax]

From northern Norway, this is the most beautiful Song from the most beautiful artist iv'e ever heard! Was in Australia living on a riverboat when i got the plesure of this amazing artist and i was sold !

[@bester34]

Did you live on River Boat in Jacobs Well Queensland? I kayaked passed a house boat with a Norwegian flag in one of the creeks here.

[@garyd9340]

Visited Norway before pandemic. Stayed Jessheim. Long live vikings and the voice of this new legend.

[@stelladoore9137]

My favourite song in the world 🖤💛❤️ You don’t need sight to see beauty 🙏🏻

[@raewynurwin4256]

I'm a Kiwi lady, I used to only feel awe about natures moments, this mans voice pressed my awe button. Thank you for sharing your comment too.

[@paulmatters2641]

You dont need sight to see racism and genocide also.

[@chasedeigo2221]

RIP GEOFFREY...We will never forget you and your hauntingly beautiful soul touching voice...We love you Brother..😢😢💔💔💔❤❤❤💔💔❤

[@notoriousbig73]

This must be what Heaven soundz like...... If it didn't, it does now Rest Eazy Brotha Aroha from Aotearoa❤

[@ComaToast1]

Love ya my Māori family straight up my home is your home forever and always

[@pixibelle3282]

He was so under rated in his day.

[@janparish8055]

I've only just come across this amazing artist, OMG, this video moved me to tears, what a treasure! R.I.P. Gurrumul.

[@jadebinjari2775]

When he takes the stage the world stops to listen to the King of ABORIGINAL MUSIC..

[@motherpat9779]

If the world was filled with beautiful people like this it would be a more happy place for mankind. Bless you.

[@P.O.2024]

From Toronto Canada 🇨🇦 here. Thank you Mr. Inbetween for bringing me here . 🇦🇺 ❤️❤️

[@paulmcdaid4329]

Mr inbetween is thee most underrated piece of TV ever made....it was phenomenal 👏

[@sylviegarant7888]

thanks to give us a singer like him, I went to Australia ten years ago, I heard this song in Alice spring ,I asked who is singing? what a amazing song, the cd seller told me we dont have any cd to sell but if you fly to Sydney you will find there then I bought 2 cd there he will always stay in my hearth.

[@malmiller6414]

Beautiful song and a truly humble gifted man of God

[@mcculloch29]

Gurrumul played this live on UK national radio earlier this evening, It was a performance every bit as magical as this one. Gurrumul, you are going to be HUGE! This world needs voices like yours.

[@fillingtime]

What a breathe of fresh air.

[@K9TMD]

Every once in a while one hears a song on the radio which really needs investigating.This one has evaded me all week on radio 2, but I finally managed to hear Jeremy Vine commentating on it today, straight to I-Tunes and now I am delighted to have my own copy. Wonderful, but why only so few ratings with 25,000 hits. PLEASE RATE THE VIDS IF YOU LIKE THEM!

[@dubtownman9508]

I couldn't stop listening to his voice, he could have been singing ingredients for a cake and I would listen.

[@cdesbro5852]

No clue what he’s saying but touches my soul (understating doesn’t matter)

[@BLove17]

Your soul understands✨

[@andreadaugherty6393]

Music for the soul, sings to my soul

[@andreadaugherty6393]

@@BLove17 angelic love him darling brother ❤️

[@agentfishy534]

It's a Language I speak called Yolgnu which is a Australian Aboriginal language spoken in Northern Territory eastern Arnhem land there of you didn't know what the language was. 🖤💛♥️🇦🇺😃😄😁😀

[@mrbone4942]

@@agentfishy534 so what’s he saying? It is a truly beautiful piece of music ❤️

[@ellamayblandford6212]

The most beautiful music I have ever hear, my brother just passed away and this song makes me think of him sooooo open beautiful xxx

[@dazzhazz1]

Rest peacefully, Gurrumul. We will always love you ❤️

[@gaynorfletcher8660]

So gloriously beautiful.A voice straight from heaven . God bless this man

[@sambosmummy]

I first heard this song when locked in the psych ward earlier this year, 53 days away from home, I now come back to listen to it when I’m having a bad day to remind myself how far I’ve come and that everything will be ok

[@flomolhoek2643]

how can anyone not give thumbs up for this song ! meens you dont have a hart ore you dont understand music i dont understand the lyrics i feel the melodie and i can make anything out of it FANTASTIC!!!

[@raffisekzenian2746]

They must be soulless humans.

[@DisneyJF]

Proud to be an Aussie.

[@instanteggnoodl]

This always strikes a chord in my soul, untouched by my brain.

[@jimidaband1t]

R.I.P Geoffrey Gurrumul, beautiful song🌻🌻🌻

[@germanrobertodiazcarvajal9317]

Qué voz tan espectacular. Interpretación digna de alguien nacido en la bella Australia. Un saludo y un pesar de no haber podido conocer tan buen artista. Un abrazo desde Colombia - América.

[@FernandoTorres-rw7vn]

Escuché por este canal a GURRUMUL en el 2012 su voz y su música humedecieron mis ojos , me llegó a lo mas profundo de mi alma y mi corazón y hoy 5- 12- 2020 vuelvo a escuchar su música y la misma sensación me produce , me lleno de lágrimas y mas cuando me entero que dejó este mundo ,me ha dolido su temprana partida , su única e irrepetible voz nos acompañara por siempre.

[@ali_tafa006]

May he rest in peace. This man is just another example representing the need for Australia's unity in this hurt country. Great man, God bless his soul.

[@jenA8609]

Listened many times. The hair on the back of my neck raises up when I listen.

[@ekadam]

You are already blessed Gurrumui !. Thanks for blessing us with your music.

[@nicolemyown3643]

Mr. Inbetween brought me here. 2021. ❤

[@user-cq8pw9ws3d]

이 노래를 들으니 마음이 편안해지네요 어지러웠던 많은 생각들이 평온을 찾네요

[@narenchand8369]

안녕하세요 한국인도 이 노로 들었는 것는 행복 해요

[@christ12c]

Merci Geoffrey de me faire rêver ,dans ce monde austère et sans pitié ou le rêve na pus de place.

[@jean-yvesleguillou2731]

Tout à fait !,ce Monsieur est remarquable !, éblouissant, étourdissant ,il me laisse sans voix!

[@yva5869]

RIP my brother , from New Caledonia ....

[@ComaToast1]

Love n respect my brothers over there in NC

[@357HFC]

28 losers been here already. Regrets, I have had a few. #1 Never got to see and hear This great man live. Thank goodness his talent is recorded for eternity.

[@kolivasaukilagi7318]

Felt a deep connection ran thru my veins as soon as I hear the melodies n lyrics just so magical.. even thou am Fijian...it def brings my Island home closer. Respect to the First People of this nation...so emotional n soothing as I make my way home back frm work...

[@ComaToast1]

We are cousin people. Respect to the original Fijians 🇫🇯 🇦🇺✊🏿✊🏿

[@stevieb1647]

I was introduced to his beautiful music 1 day after my mum passed on 20th July 2017 at a friends in Exeter my cousin took me down after the funeral, to get back and find out he passed on the 25th Such a sad loss to the Music Industry his music will never be forgotten My thoughts and prayers are with you all in the Northern Territories and Australia 🙏🙏🙏

[@original_me6505]

Rest peacefully beautiful soul. Inspirational beyond words.

[@user-gz4fn2ug6b]

The lyrics, while not known by me, flow through me with such mellow gentleness that I feel like love to all. thank you so much

[@RickOnDaUpSide]

wow, a new fan here. he just fell out of the sky and i love it. ughhh, finally something i can listen to through all this mess of so called music out there today, thank you geoffrey, just wow. From canada and loving the auzzis including aboriginals. i am not so sure of the state they are in down there but all i see is something special :)

[@DinkyDiTruBlu]

Yolngu people of the top end. Northern territory

[@georgiadn1619]

Beautiful comment.💜

[@blackanddeadly1342]

Love and miss you ma budda but you Music will still stands in our heart 😢🎵🎶🎤

[@jamesbushy9031]

Still grabs me after all the years

[@lesterparfitt5694]

I listen to all genre's of music and songs but this beautiful music cuts my heart like a sharp knife rip my country man

[@gaijin134]

Just listened three times in a row. Tears in my eyes.

[@mannantkumar4639]

We will never forget this

[@apache30]

this is music that appeals to everyone, dim the lights, take the phone off and relax

Yes, trully deep.~Iam Portuguese and proud to ear him. Paz*Peace~~~~

[@Momogonthier1954]

When it come from the heart, our soul know that !

[@user-gz1qq3tm2j]

He was put here on this great land because he never had any sin on his life for all of the people who worshipped the lord of all his stories told through this songs of his Rest in Peace Brother

[@darlingsapphire1]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL, CLEAR SOULFUL VOICE. COULD PUT PEOPLE TO SLEEP IT'S SO WARM AND PEACEFUL.

[@patriciafreestone259]

This man has absolutely beautiful spirit and his soulful voice speaks of well meaning soul R.I..P The world is surely losted a greatvone here

[@MelodyAnnWood]

Beautiful ... totally, utterly, beautiful.

[@bronwynweatherall7359]

RIP great voice for ever in our hearts my brother in-law till we met again

[@angelitepriestess1562]

so so sorry for ur loss, a whole lotta love to ur family at this time...please know our hearts are with you ALL...what a peaceful warrior....powerful teacher too...bless u guys xxx

[@donwilsmore1635]

Sad to hear of the death of this great singer....RIP Gurrumul

[@mervjames6183]

This performance breaks my heart

[@gnaussie9245]

I always get chills as soon as he starts singing this song

[@janicemuxlow9960]

This song is my favourite of his songs

[@janetjones8521]

In my 70 years I have listened to many beautiful songs - and this one absolutely tops the list by miles - many, many ! So haunting, so beautiful & just makes you reconnect with the earth! I don't know how to say this - but when I listen to this, I feel like I'm sitting next to God.

[@J.J123]

This man singing touches your heart and soul without understanding the words and if it doesn't i feel for you

[@Brandon-bh7pj]

The aboriginal language is such a beautiful and rich sound tongue. Man i can't go without crying to this song. It just hits me like a bag of bricks.

[@carolyn2940]

beautiful to the ears...thank you for your music, respect

[@filipemanzoupo6568]

My Angel RIP mate

[@blumie006]

Gurrumul I call him ancestor spirit man🐊🔥🌠

[@richl6966]

I had the privilege of seeing him live in Sydney in 2011. Sadly he isn't that well known in the UK where I come from. Went to the Opera House and wanted to see a show and thought he sounded worth listening to. Boy was I right. Sitting in the gods listening to him sing and play is something I will never forget. May your spirit rest easy you great bloke.

[@lashmania]

This is the most beautiful music i've ever listen to !

[@mariagarawirrtja1347]

Wawa ngarraku marrkapimirr brother of mine

[@euniceday8582]

Words Cannot Express The Deep SPIRITUAL Connection To LAND, SEA, Añd The DREAMTIME, Love You Geoffrey 😊😥😢😓😪

[@jocelynsullivan4045]

This is the voice of an angel crying !!!

[@cobusstrauss5252]

Amazing voice and gifted artist. Heard the song only recently and loved it. 🇿🇦

[@jarradweir2406]

Had the privilege of helping him after a small gig at 78 records in Perth. Such an inspiring and brilliant artist. Treasure all his thumb-stamped albums from the times I met him.

[@reeneycruse7097]

The voice of an angel, such beautiful music, this song touches your deepest emotions and stirs your soul. Stunning

[@TwiceShyBabe]

Thankyou for sharing your Gift with this world Kind Sir

[@jcee6886]

So beautiful that the other instruments, as beautifully played as they are, seem to intrude on the majesty of Gurrumul's performance.