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Thread #112084   Message #2368275
Posted By: Genie
17-Jun-08 - 06:37 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Philological Waltz (Flanders & Swan)
Subject: Lyr Add: PHILOLOGICAL WALTZ (Flanders & Swan)
I pretty much know all the lyrics to Flanders & Swan's song "Tonga" except for the, well, rather lengthy Tongan word(s) they use for "yes."

Oh, it's hard to say "Hoolima kittiluca cheecheechee" but in Tonga that means "No."
If I ever have the money it's to Tonga I shall go,
For each lovely Tongan maiden there will gladly make a date,
And by the time she's said "Hoolima kittiluca cheecheechee" it is usually too late!

Anyone know how to say "No" in Tongan?

Genie