Текст песни
Language shapes the way we see,
It defines our language identity.
From cultural identity to every word we say,
Through multilingualism, we find our way.
Chorus:
In linguistic diversity, we stand tall,
Through language acquisition, we learn it all.
From mother tongue to language proficiency,
Code-switching shows the flexibility.
Verse 2:
Bilingualism opens doors wide,
With language preservation on the rise.
From dialects to sociolects, we find,
Language barriers can't bind.
Chorus:
In linguistic diversity, we stand tall,
Through language acquisition, we learn it all.
From mother tongue to language proficiency,
Code-switching shows the flexibility.
Bridge:
Language shift brings a change in sound,
But linguistic relativity helps us stay unbound.
Through identity formation, we are free,
Linguistic landscape shapes what we see.
Verse 3:
Language attitudes shift the view,
Through ethnolinguistic identity, we break through.
Language and power are intertwined,
With language dominance, we’ve defined.
Chorus:
In linguistic diversity, we stand tall,
Through language acquisition, we learn it all.
From mother tongue to language proficiency,
Code-switching shows the flexibility.
Outro:
Language contact changes the game,
With language variation, we're never the same.
Through language suppression, voices are still,
While linguistic assimilation tests our will.
Verse 4:
Language maintenance keeps us strong,
Intergenerational transmission helps us along.
In cultural assimilation, we find our way,
Through language nationalism, we make our stay.
Chorus:
In linguistic diversity, we stand tall,
Through language acquisition, we learn it all.
From mother tongue to language proficiency,
Code-switching shows the flexibility.
Outro:
Language policy shapes the day,
With language revitalization, we pave the way.
Language ideology fuels the fight,
Linguistic nationalism helps us unite.
Verse 5:
In language standardization, rules are made,
Language mixing forms the trade.
Linguistic capital is what we gain,
Language stereotypes cause us pain.
Chorus:
In linguistic diversity, we stand tall,
Through language acquisition, we learn it all.
From mother tongue to language proficiency,
Code-switching shows the flexibility.
Outro:
Language and gender play their part,
Language and ethnicity define the heart.
Through language in migration, we see,
Language shapes identity and sets us free.