Nyob Tsis Tau by 4L is definitely my favorite, if not one of my favorite, Hmong albums. 4L is a quadroople Hmong female group. They are all related and share Lor as their maiden names (they're all married now). Their lyrics are so touching and hits that Hmong side of me that an English song just can't do. :)
Here is one of my favorite favorite songs from them. I like it for it's positivity, and for it's uplifting lyrics. Honestly, it reminds me of something God would say. Take a listen and follow along!
Click here for the song: http://www.ehmongmusic.com/displayimage.php?pos=-8029
Hlub Koj Tiag(Truly/Really Love You)
Thaum koj lub neej tsau ntuj nti (When your life/world is dark)
Es koj xav tias tsis muaj leeg twg yuav hlub koj (And you don't think there is anyone that loves you)
Yog koj muaj txoj kev ntxhov siab (If you are low/stressed/sad)
Es tsis muaj leeg twg ua koj lub siab sov (And there is no one there to warm your heart)
Koj yeej paub hauv koj lub siab (You already know in your heart)
Kuv mam yog tus lo so koj cov kua muag (I would be the one to wipe your tears)
Koj yeej paub hauv koj lub neej (You already know in your life)
Kuv yog tus yuav hlub koj (I would be the one that would love you)
Kuv twb hlub koj ua ntej (I loved you first)
Nws puas tau pom koj nyob ntawm kuv ib sab? (Have they seen you by my side/with me?)
Cia kuv hauv koj lub neej (Let me into your life)
Kuv mam yog tus yuav nyob ntawm koj ib sab (I will be the one that will be by your side)
Tsis ntxhov siab, ua siab loj (Don't be sad, have a big heart/tough it up)
Nws puas tau pom koj nyob ntawm kuv ib sab? (Have they seen you by my side?)
Thaum koj tsis xav ua neeg nyob (When you dont want to live this life anymore)
Tig qhov twg los tsis muaj leeg twg nyob ib sab (Turn side to side and don't see anyone there)
Thaum koj xav vim koj poob siab (When you think because you're sad)
Rau txhua yam ua txhaum hauv koj lub neej (of all the faults you've done in your life)
Koj yeej paub hauv koj lub siab (You already know in your heart)
Kuv mam yog tus lo so koj cov kua muag (I would be the one to wipe your tears)
Koj yeej paub hauv koj lub neej (You already know in your life)
Kuv yog tus yuav hlub koj (I would be the one that would love you)
Kuv twb hlub koj ua ntej (I loved you first)
Nws puas tau pom koj nyob ntawm kuv ib sab? (Have they seen you by my side/with me?)
Cia kuv hauv koj lub neej (Let me into your life)
Kuv mam yog tus yuav nyob ntawm koj ib sab (I will be the one that will be by your side)
Tsis ntxhov siab, ua siab loj (Don't be sad, have a big heart/tough it up)
Nws puas tau pom koj nyob ntawm kuv ib sab? (Have they seen you by my side?)
Repeat.
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