YIL LULL ~ Joe Geia


I sing, for the black, and the people of this Land
I sing, for the red, and the blood that’s been shed
Now I’m singing for the gold, of a new year young and old.

Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay
Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay

I sing, unto Him, of the most high
I sing, so much praises, it makes me want to cry
Now I’m singing, just for you, so all can recognise.

Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay
Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay

Sing for the black (Singout!)    Sing for the red (Singout!)
Sing for the black (Singout!)    Sing for the red (Singout!)
        
Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay
Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay

Sing for the black!    Sing for the red!      And the gold!
Stories told, for young and old.

        
Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay        
Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay        
Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay        
Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay, Yil Lull ay.


“Yil Lull means Sing!” in Kuku Yalanji language of FNQ”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9BvEa9xxvQ

The YT clip is from 1988 when Joe first wrote and released the song (now regarded as an anthem!), but he is still going strong and I was lucky to be part of the choir performing with him at Qld's Maleny Festival in 2019!

Cheers, R-J