Song: "Suayan Maik Ka Turun"
Translation of Title: "Maik" means "corpse," "Ka turun" means "to put down," so "laying a corpse to rest." "Suayan" is inserted in the title to indicate the song's affiliation with a specific place.
Explanation: According to Martis, all songs associated with Suayan are derived from laments, specifically those grieving the loss of an individual.
Composer: Unknown.
Type of song:Ratok.
Place affiliations:
- Nagari: Suayan.
- Kecamatan: Akabiluru.
- Luak: Limopuluah Koto.
- Darek or Rantau: Darek.
Description: Martis related that this song was sung while taking the body to the grave. The melody is not all that different from Ratok Suayan.