Lullabies of the World
Metronome Film presents
Canadian Lullaby
Friends, let's leave quietly; The fishing will be good,
The moon that is shining Will illumine the night.
Before the dawn We must be back,
To doze some more Before it is full day.
Let's leave, the sea is lovely; Let's embark, fishermen,
Let's guide our skiff, Let's row vigorously.
Let's hoist the sails on the masts, The sky is pure and lovely;
I see the star shining That guides all sailors!
Thus my father would sing Whenever he left port.
He hardly expected To encounter death there.
By the winds, by the storm He was suddenly taken by surprise;
And of a cruel shipwreck He underwent the fate.
I have none left but my mother, Who doesn't own a thing.
She lives in abject poverty; I am her only support.
Let's row, let's row very fast, I see her over there;
I see her welcoming me Stretching out her arms.
Let's leave, the sea is lovely; Let's embark, fishermen,
Let's guide our skiff, Let's row vigorously.
Let's hoist the sails on the masts, The sky is pure and lovely;
I see the star shining That guides all sailors!
I see the star shining... That guides all sailors...
Translation by Mad Beppo (madbeppo.com) Subtitles by Niffiwan (animatsiya.net)