The lyrics are primarily in Tok Pisin. Here are significant phrases to include in your paper:
The song laments the loss of traditional PNG culture to modernization. It highlights how the "bus" (the jungle/land) is like a mother that provides everything—food, water, and life—without the need for money. 2. Key Lyrics & Translation Highlights Oshen Turangu
The song describes traditional life where people hunt with spears ( supia ) and nets ( umben ) and cook staples like aibika , taro , and urita (octopus). The lyrics are primarily in Tok Pisin
You can find the complete Tok Pisin lyrics on Genius or Musixmatch. Oshen Turangu