batlh vIteqta’ | Klingon Doomgrass | A Star Trek Folk Metal Anthem (Original Song)
Sung entirely in the original Klingon (tlhIngan Hol), the song tells the tale of a warrior who has faced dishonor but seeks a glorious death to reclaim his pride. It’s a story of battle, vengeance, and the joyful acceptance of an honorable end, perfect for Star Trek fans, metalheads, and bluegrass enthusiasts alike.
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Lyrics (tlhIngan Hol):
jIvangpu’ HurDaq, batlh vIteqta’
nIteb jIHIv, ‘ach jIHeghbe’ta’
tIqwIj tIQ, ‘ach yInwIj QIv
‘ej HIq vI’uch, yInwIj rurbe’ chIv
Qoy! Qoy! Qoy! batlhDaq jIbachta’
Qoy! Qoy! Qoy! QongDaqDaq jIbachta’
tugh jIHegh, ‘ach not vIQIv
tugh jIHegh, ‘ach batlh vItIv!
tlhIbDaq jIghoS, SoS vIQaw’meH
QorDu’wIj jItlhej, SuvwI’pu’ vIje’meH
puq vIQoy, bommeyDaj vIvang
batlh vItlhutlh, ‘ach not jIvang
Qoy! Qoy! Qoy! batlhDaq jIbachta’
Qoy! Qoy! Qoy! QongDaqDaq jIbachta’
tugh jIHegh, ‘ach not vIQIv
tugh jIHegh, ‘ach batlh vItIv!
SuS Qoy – HIja’, tIqwIjDaq!
mo’ qIjDaq muSoptaH qeylIS!
banjo ‘ej bat’leth jIHIvchu’
vaj Hegh ‘ej tIv Hoch tlhInganpu’!
Qoy! Qoy! Qoy! tlhIngan SuDvam!
Qoy! Qoy! Qoy! batlh vItoy’ta’!
Hegh vIparHa’, yIn vIQIHbe’
tugh jIHegh – batlh vItIvbej!
Qoy! Qoy! Qoy! batlhDaq jIbachta’
Qoy! Qoy! Qoy! QongDaqDaq jIbachta’
tugh jIHegh, ‘ach not vIQIv
tugh jIHegh, ‘ach batlh vItIv!
Translation (English):
I fought beyond the wall and spat out my honor.
I struck alone, but death passed me by.
My heart was strong, but my life was weak,
So I grabbed the bloodwine – it wasn’t as bitter as shame.
Hear me! Hear me! Hear me! I fired with honor!
Hear me! Hear me! Hear me! I fired from my bed!
Soon I’ll die, but never in shame,
Soon I’ll die, and I’ll die with pride!
I walked to the mountain to avenge my mother,
I gathered my kin, warriors for hire.
I heard a child’s song, I followed its cry,
I drank my honor, but never my lies.
The wind roars – yes, in my heart!
Kahless himself eats in the black dawn!
Banjo and bat’leth strike as one,
And so all Klingons rejoice in death!
Hear me! Hear me! Hear me! You green-blooded fools!
Hear me! Hear me! Hear me! I’ve served my honor!
I love death, not the lie of life
Soon I’ll die, and love it well!
Hear me! Hear me! Hear me! I fired with honor!
Hear me! Hear me! Hear me! I fired from my bed!
Soon I’ll die, but never in shame,
Soon I’ll die, and I’ll die with pride!
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