Edris & Ozzie
Ozzie
Hey Edris, ever thought about how some folk songs keep languages alive? Like, imagine if we jammed a tune in a language that's almost lost—could be a cool way to give it a fresh vibe and keep it in people’s heads. What do you think?
Edris
I love that idea. Folk tunes have always been the lifeblood of oral tradition, so putting a dying language into a catchy chorus is like giving it a second wind. If people start humming the words, the sounds get locked into memory, and the language feels less like a relic and more like part of everyday culture. It could even spark curiosity in the next generation to learn the full story behind the melody. Just imagine a village choir singing a lullaby in that tongue—everyone will be listening for the words, not just the music.
Ozzie
Totally love that vibe—turn the whole village into a living playlist. Picture a sunrise session with a string quartet and a group of kids who just learned a few words, humming them like a secret code. It’s like making the language its own beat, and before you know it, people will drop those words into their daily chats, just like a cool chorus. Easy, breezy, and way more fun than a textbook lesson. What language are you thinking about? Let's sketch a hook!
Edris
Livonian would sound pretty striking. Think of a simple three‑line hook that kids can hum in the morning. Something like:
“Lēg, lēg, sēd —
Jēri, jēri, līk.
Tārēn, tārēn, vi.”
It’s playful, repetitive, and the rhythm keeps the words in the mind. The kids can learn “lēg” (song), “jēri” (heart) and “tārēn” (sky) as they sing, and soon those little chunks slip into everyday chatter.