It’s time to awaken our kali, time to awaken the power,
Hey woman - you need to take a leap, rise and empower!
Reciting Scriptural prayers to summon the Goddess to efface all evil,
The transformation into ferocious Goddess Kali destroying the devil!
Maa Kali! Show the world, your dynamic avatar,
To bring peace and harmony, we have to start this war!
In the sky, land, oceans and the ground,
To kill the demons of the world, we need the Kalis all around!
Kali was celebrated for her power to destroy and transcend death,
Let us fight against the immoral values, till our last breath!
Break the realm of domesticity -as mother figures,
Break the silence, as the anger triggers!
Values and virtues of human race have shaken;
Eliminate the patriarchy, the Kali needs to be awaken!
sindak sa sanlibis
nsglibing ng labis
di maanting ang kalis
I want to sip my kahawa with peace.
I want to live in a hut overlooking Bud Tumantangis.
I want to sit to write my sentiments on earth.
I need breeze of swinging wind for peace.
I need your help peace.
I am wanting peace.
I want to travel in the Sulu Sea with peace.
I want independence, the answer of peace.
I am not brave to face war.
I need a courageous Tausug to defend peace.
I only have an inch of crying faith.
I need your help, oh peace.
I am to die of my faith.
I am to live with pride.
I am to fight with sharp ink kalis.
I want barung as my symbol of courage.
I keep my budjak buried in Sulu earth.
I want to live in peace. Only with peace!
I love you peace.
Layag Sug!
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