tlhIngan Hubbeq ('Y.M.C.A.')
original by The Village People translated by Terry (ter'eS) Donnelly
 Hear me sing it! (1:09 min; 1.1M)Instrumental courtesy of EKN Midis |
loDHom!
veng chu' DaghoSlI'DI'
yIqIm, loDHom!
ngabta'chugh Hoch juplI'
yIqIm, loDHom!
yIbItQo'! yablIj DI 'Iq yIbI',
ghIq tugh bIjeQchoH.
loDHom!
bI'IQnISbe'ba'
yIqIm, loDHom!
ta'mey Dunqu' tIta'
yIqIm, loDHom!
wo' yItoy'chu'; Dura' voDleHma',
vaj batlh bIvangnIS.
ghuvpu' poQbej tlhIngan Hubbeq
ghuvpu' poQbej tlhIngan Hubbeq
wo'maj yIvuv,
neghma' yImuv,
'ej tlhIngan ngoQvaD tISuv!
TRANSLATION: Boy! When you are approaching a new town Pay attention, boy! If all your friends have disappeared Pay attention, boy! Don't be uneasy! Sweep away your mind's excess rubbish, then soon you will become self-confident. Boy! You obviously don't need to be sad. Pay attention, boy! Perform very wonderful deeds Pay attention, boy! Perfectly serve the Empire! Our Emperor commands you, so act honorably. The Klingon Defense Force definitely requires recruits. The Klingon Defense Force definitely requires recruits. Honor our Empire, Join our troops, and fight for Klingon goals!