A Nuosu Speaks of Fire

Give us blood, give us land

O power stretching further than antiquity

Give us revelations, give us solace

Let the latter-born glimpse their forbears in a trance

You bestow warm care, you give succor to life

May we feel your benevolence, know your kindness

You have safeguarded our self-respect

Kept us from harm at others' hands

You are forbidden pleasure, you beckon to us, you are a dream

You give us limitless joy

You let us sing with abandon

When we leave the human world

Not a trace of sorrow will you show

Whether we lived in poverty or wealth

You will dress our souls

In garments of flame