We're Still Here

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Reference:https://heart-mula.com/track/the-house-we-carried-by-martijn-van-gansen-cmt2niatn0?ref=share-copy LYRICS: Verse 1 — Family + Language There’s always room at the table, and family comes first. Grandparents share stories, food, traditions, and memories with the younger generations. Armenian traditions are passed down through family celebrations and everyday life. The Armenian language also keeps history alive and connects people to their roots. Mesrop Mashtots created the Armenian alphabet, helping protect the language and culture. Some people speak Eastern Armenian, some Western Armenian, and some learn it at home, school, church, or online. Even when the language changes between generations, it still connects people to where they come from. Chorus After all these years, man, we’re still here. Through the good times, hard times, and changes, family, faith, and language keep us connected. The world keeps changing, and new generations come through, but you can change the road you’re walking without losing where you started. We’re still here, still here, with our roots running through. Verse 2 — Religion + Beliefs Armenia became the first country to adopt Christianity as a state religion in 301 AD. The Armenian Apostolic Church became an important part of Armenian culture, along with churches, monasteries, and khachkars. Christmas and Epiphany are celebrated together on January 6, and Easter is also important. Vardavar brings water, fun, and traditions that go back many years. Faith can be part of family and community life, but not every Armenian practices religion in the same way. Food and hospitality are also important, with foods like lavash and khorovats bringing people together. Chorus After all these years, man, we’re still here. Family, faith, language, and culture are passed from one generation to the next. Even when things change, our roots stay with us. Verse 3 — Technology + Aesthetics Technology helps Armenian communities stay connected across the world. Online language lessons, social media, and digital resources help younger generations learn about their culture. Armenian culture can also be seen and heard through the duduk, Kochari dance, khachkars, Armenian letters, lavash, taraz clothing, and traditional art. These things show Armenian history, faith, and identity. Some traditions may look different today, but culture can change and still keep its meaning. Bridge — Culture + Change Some Armenians live in Armenia, and others live in different countries. Some speak Eastern Armenian, some Western Armenian, and some are still learning. Families and generations may practice traditions differently. But whether it is a song, recipe, language, story, or tradition, culture can change without being forgotten. Final Chorus We’re still here, we’re still here, after all these years. In family stories, language, faith, music, food, and art. From Armenia to everywhere, through migration, time, and change, we carry our culture withus