Hurrian Hymn #6

Intro
(Slow, resonant 9-string lyre melody)
(Deep, steady frame drum rhythm)

Verse 1
To the goddess of the orchard, I offer up my song
Through the ancient sacred valley, where the silver rivers throng
I bring fruits of the harvest, sweet wine from the vine
Hear my plea, O divine mother, let your blessing now be mine

Chorus
Nikkal, shining light of the ancient stone
Hear the prayer we whisper to your holy throne
Guide our hands, heal our hearth, bring life to our land
We bow before your altar, where the sacred pillars stand

Verse 2
On nine strings of cedar, my fingers find the sound
In the temple of Ugarit, where the holy chants resound
Clear the pathway before us, let the shadow fall away
Keep our harvest burning bright through the darkness and the day

Chorus
Nikkal, shining light of the ancient stone
Hear the prayer we whisper to your holy throne
Guide our hands, heal our hearth, bring life to our land
We bow before your altar, where the sacred pillars stand

Bridge
(Lyre solo in Dorian mode, building frame drum intensity)
May the seed take root in the fertile soil
May peace bless the labors of our daily toil
Hear the song of Ugarit, rising through the air
Ancient goddess of the fruit, answer now our prayer

Chorus
Nikkal, shining light of the ancient stone
Hear the prayer we whisper to your holy throne
Guide our hands, heal our hearth, bring life to our land
We bow before your altar, where the sacred pillars stand

Outro
(Gentle lyre strums fading out)
Nikkal... mother of the orchard...
(Single resonant frame drum hit)