Estonia - Tabatinna

Although spring and warm weather have arrived even in Estonia, we welcome you all with a snowy melody.  

The author of the tune and lyrics is Riine Pajusaar, an Estonian musician.

Video is directed and filmed by teacher Kristi Toomra.

The song is about snow and cold. The word ‘tabatinna’ does not mean anything. 

It's gibberish, just for a nice rhyme.

 

Winter put, winter put a hat on its head;
Winter put, winter put gloves on its hands;
Winter heated up our tiny little room;
Winter allowed us to have snowball fights.

 

Taba-taba-taba-taba-taba-taba-tinna,
taba-taba-taba-tamm-taba-taa.
Laba-laba-laba-laba-laba-labakinnas,
(labakinnas = mitten)
üks sula, kaks sula, talv on hea!

(one thaw, two thaw, winter is great!)

Winter made the elf fall down on ice;
Winter had Grandma nap in front the fireplace;
Winter enchanted a wonderful ice cap on the lake;

 

Winter built a high sledding hill.

Winter built wonderful snow piles;

Winter made the kids’ cheeks blush;

Winter boiled a pot of pea soup;
Winter pushed the first Snowman upside down.