1 “Na since wen Israel bi small pikin I love am
2 But di more I dey koll am,
3 Na mi tish Efraim how to waka.
4 I draw dem near body with love and kindness.
5 But dem nor gri kom back kon meet mi
6 War go kom dia towns
7 Dem don gri sey dem nor go turn kom meet mi.
8 Efraim pipol, how I won take leave or abandon una?
9 I nor go ponish una, bikos I dey vex;
10 I go shaut like lion kon fight my pipol enemies,
11 Dem go rush kom from Egypt like bird
12 Israel pipol surround mi with lie-lie;