Hatian Love Songs Lyrics

Lyric discussion by othatzsokewl 

Cover art for Hatian Love Songs lyrics by CocoRosie

what are the numbers at the beginning of each verse?

Also, I don't think it's satirical at all. And it says "interpretation of early Black and White Haitian love songs" so I think they just translated ancient songs written in Haitian. And I don't think the Haitians were being sardonic either. Even if this was written by them originally, it doesn't sound like something they'd write sarcastically. Jesus Loves Me and By Your Side just drips with sarcasm... but not this.