Cambodia
Brutto Lyrics


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Cambodia!

Cambodia!

Well he was in Thailand based.
She was an airforce wife.
He used to fly weekends,
It was the easy life.
But then it turned around,
And he began to change.
She didn′t wonder then,
She didn't think it strange.

But then he got a call,
He had to leave that night.
He couldn′t say too much,
But it would be alright.
He didn't need to pack,
They'd meet the next night.
He had a job to do,
Flying to Cambodia.

Cambodia!
Flying to Cambodia.
Cambodia!

And as the nights passed by,
She tried to trace the past.
The way he used to look,
The way he used to laugh.
I guess she′ll never know,
What got inside his soul.
She couldn′t make it out,
Just couldn't take it all.

He had the saddest eyes
The girl had ever seen.
He used to cry some nights,
As though he lived a dream.
And as she held him close,
He used to search her face.
As though she knew the truth,
Lost inside Cambodia.

Cambodia!
Lost inside Cambodia.
Cambodia!

Cambodia!
Cambodia!

But then a call came through,
They said he′d soon be home.
She had to pack a case
And they would make a rendez-vous.
But now the year has passed
And not a single word and
All the love she knew has
Disappeared out in the haze.

Cambodia - don't cry now!
Cambodia- no tears now!
Cambodia - don′t cry now!
Cambodia- no tears now!
Cambodia - don't cry now!
Cambodia- no tears now!
Cambodia - don′t cry...

Flying to Cambodia.
Cambodia!
Flying to Cambodia.
Cambodia!
Cambodia! Cambodia!
Cambodia! Cambodia!

Cambodia! Cambodia!
Cambodia! Cambodia!

And now the years have passed
With not a single word
But there is only one thing left I know for sure




She won't see his face
Again.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brutto's song "Cambodia" tell the story of a man who was based in Thailand while his wife was in the Air Force. Initially, their life seemed easy and carefree, with the man flying on weekends and enjoying his time with his wife. However, everything changed when he received a call that required him to leave that night and fly to Cambodia. The man couldn't disclose many details about his mission but assured his wife that everything would be alright, and they would meet again the following night.


As time passed, the wife tried to make sense of the situation and reminisced about how her husband used to look and laugh. She couldn't understand what had led to his sudden change of behavior and emotions. The man appeared to be haunted by something, with sadness in his eyes and occasional tears. Despite their physical closeness, he seemed to be searching for answers and comfort in her face. The truth about what he experienced in Cambodia remained unknown and lost to them both.


Eventually, the wife received news that her husband would soon return home, and she eagerly prepared for their reunion. However, a year went by, and there was no sign or word from him. The love they once shared disappeared into the haze, leaving the wife in uncertainty and sadness. The song concludes by acknowledging that she will never see his face again.


Overall, "Cambodia" portrays the emotional toll and lasting impact of a person's experiences in war or conflict, specifically in the context of Cambodia during a tumultuous time in history. It explores the disconnection, confusion, and loss that can arise from such situations, leaving both individuals involved with unanswered questions and unhealed wounds.


Line by Line Meaning

Cambodia!
Expressing the significance and focus on Cambodia as the main subject of the song.


Well he was in Thailand based.
He was stationed in Thailand, possibly as part of the military.


She was an airforce wife.
She was married to someone in the airforce.


He used to fly weekends, It was the easy life.
He would fly during the weekends, enjoying a carefree and comfortable lifestyle.


But then it turned around, And he began to change.
Unexpectedly, he underwent a transformation and started behaving differently.


She didn′t wonder then, She didn't think it strange.
At that time, she didn't feel the need to question or find it odd.


But then he got a call, He had to leave that night.
Suddenly, he received a phone call informing him that he had to depart immediately.


He couldn′t say too much, But it would be alright.
He couldn't reveal many details, but assured that everything would be okay.


He didn't need to pack, They'd meet the next night.
He didn't have time to gather belongings, as they planned to reunite the following evening.


He had a job to do, Flying to Cambodia.
His task was to fly to Cambodia for a specific purpose.


And as the nights passed by, She tried to trace the past.
As time went on, she attempted to reflect on their previous experiences.


The way he used to look, The way he used to laugh.
She reminisced about his appearance and his laughter from before.


I guess she′ll never know, What got inside his soul.
She realized she may never truly understand what went on within his innermost being.


She couldn′t make it out, Just couldn't take it all.
She struggled to comprehend the situation and became overwhelmed.


He had the saddest eyes The girl had ever seen.
His eyes portrayed a deep sorrow that the girl had never witnessed before.


He used to cry some nights, As though he lived a dream.
Some nights, he would shed tears as if he was trapped in a hauntingly vivid dream.


And as she held him close, He used to search her face.
When she embraced him tightly, he would seek answers in her expression.


As though she knew the truth, Lost inside Cambodia.
It was as if she held the knowledge of what truly happened to him, but it was all consumed by the mysteries of Cambodia.


But then a call came through, They said he′d soon be home.
Eventually, a phone call arrived, assuring her that he would return home soon.


She had to pack a case And they would make a rendez-vous.
She had to prepare her belongings, as they planned to meet at a specific location.


But now the year has passed And not a single word and All the love she knew has Disappeared out in the haze.
Now, an entire year has gone by without any communication, and the love they once shared has vanished into obscurity.


Cambodia - don't cry now!
An emotional plea to Cambodia, urging not to shed tears in this situation.


Cambodia- no tears now!
A repetition of the previous plea, emphasizing the absence of tears.


Flying to Cambodia.
Recalling the act of flying to Cambodia as a turning point in their lives.


But there is only one thing left I know for sure
Despite uncertainty, there is one thing that remains certain.


She won't see his face Again.
She will never have the chance to see his face once more.




Writer(s): Ricky Wilde, Marty Wilde

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Saint Frankie

со всего альбома эта песня мне понравилась больше всех остальных! безусловно, вокал Лэфта просто покоряет! потом решил поискать перевод этой песни и нарвался на оригинал(Kim Wilde - Cambodia ). хочу сказать что и оригинал и ваш вариант-ахуенны оба! не часто в истории каверов бывает такое что кавер превосходит или на уровне с оригиналом, но у вас это получилось! красавчики! респектос еще раз Лэфту за исполнение и всем остальным за пиздатый альбом !!! ребят,приезжайте в Россию! очень хочется послушать вас в живую. не получается у меня приехать в другую страну на вас, как думаю и у многих других кто живет в РФ. я помню когда у меня уже был тикет на концерт на руках(концерт в Самаре), когда я уже мечтал о вашем концерте и на нахуй,какие-то мудаки отменяют его! я помню что в инете писали инфу что мол они,мудаки,митинг какой-то проведут перед клубом где вы должны были выступать...я приехал с несколькими ребятами туда дабы проооосто посмотреть на этих тварей но ни одна особь из них так и не появилась...с тех пор запал что был зажжен вашим концертом до сих пор горит)))я очень хочу увидеть вас в живую)придумайте пути-лазейки чтобы приехать в рашку)оооочень сильно прошу вас)спасибо!

Андрей Афанасьев

Напоминаю что это мир во круг Солнца существует.

Андрей Афанасьев

Изучаем камбодию

Nyklas23

Чудесно изпълнение, по-добро от оригинала на Ким Уайлд!
Успех, Brutto!!

Invoker Power

Ох, вокал просто бомба!

Kashim Han

бомба! Музыка в стиле 80х качает )

Mikhail Sorokin

В оригинале слезливая и попсовая песенка из далекого прошлого века. Но как же талантливо ее Лэфт перепел и аранжировку сделали нормальную, сохраняя узнаваемость мотива и стилистику 80х. Респект.

Valerii Piasetskyi

Mikhail Sorokin ага, ну хоть не смешите. Как раз эта версия звучит шаблонно и попсово, сотни миллионов сейчас таких "тяжелых" групп. И все одинаковые. Вокал тоже, сотни таких, да и слышно что неудобно ему на английском петь. Ким Уайлд конечно как певица тоже немного слабовата, но ее песня - образец электронной музыки 80х, вот тогда это действительно было что то новое, оригинальное и интересное.

Sergei Draka

Класс кавер, 👍

Иван #

Спасибо, ребята! Качевая тема! Ждём альбом!

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