A Sumerian Drinking Song [Kas i-lu-lu] lyrics

O gakkul-vat, O gakkul-vat

O gakkul-vat, Lamsara-vat

The gakkul makes the liver glad

The Lamsar makes the heart un-sad

The ugur-bal doth suit the home

When sa-gub jar is filled with foam

The am-am jar doth serve Lamsar

The pails of reed come from afar.

Refrain:

Kase Kase Kase Kas

Kase Kas

Kase Kas

Kase Kase Kase Kas

Kase Kase Kas Kas

The server the beer of all the lands

These lovely pots stand on their stands

May your god's heart upon you smile

Let Gakkul's eye be ours the while

Let Gakkul's heart be ours in truth

For it will profit both forsooth

Glad the liver, glad the heart

Libate the Brick of future part.

Refrain

Foundations set for health and peace

Ninkasi's presence'll never cease

Let her pour for you this beer and wine

The liquor's sound is sweet and fine

Sweet beer abounds in pails of reed

Of boys and bearers there'll be a need

As I spin around on lots of beer

As I feel bliss and I feel cheer

Refrain