Hu Man
Greentea Peng Lyrics
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Ma stripped me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma stripped me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
I am you, you are me
I wear clothes, I like to hide
So no one knows what I'm made from
Deep in my soul
Taken from home so far we stroll
Deep in these roads
Think we control this shit, we don't
But fuck we could, I wish we would
Throw away these phones, get a bit more holy
See the world more slowly, ten test my roses
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma stripped me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma stripped me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
See all I know is that I know
Nothing at all, this shit is so
Mystical, magical
I know we don't know our potential
How could we when they lie they cast spells
And they try dropping bombs from the skies
Like we are not stars
Inside me there's a war
Jai Maa, Jai Maa
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma stripped me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma stripped me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
In Greentea Peng's song "Hu Man," the artist expresses her search for balance and her desire for clarity through the lens of her personal experiences. Her mother, who she refers to as "Ma," has stripped her naked of her identity, leaving her feeling vulnerable and disconnected. She longs for unity and a sense of belonging, which she describes through the Mayan phrase "In Lak'ech Ala K'in", meaning "I am you, you are me."
The song also speaks to the chaos and confusion in the world, as the artist feels like she knows nothing at all and is mystified by the potential that humans possess. She critiques the lies and manipulation of those in power who drop "bombs from the skies" and believes that we are all stars, despite the internal struggles that we face. The lyrics are infused with spiritual references, as she calls out "Jai Maa" (Victory to the Mother) as a battle cry during the internal war she experiences.
Overall, "Hu Man" is a deeply introspective and contemplative song that explores the complexities of identity, unity, and spirituality in the face of a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Looking for stability and understanding in life
Ma stripped me naked, take this identity
Mother Nature has stripped away her facade and revealed her true self
Tell me it's unity
Asking for reassurance that everyone and everything is connected
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
A Mayan phrase that means 'I am you, you are me.'
I am you, you are me
We are all connected and share a common humanity
I wear clothes, I like to hide
Hiding behind clothing to avoid showing one's true self
So no one knows what I'm made from
Keeping one's true self hidden from the world
Deep in my soul
Within the depths of her true self
Taken from home so far we stroll
Being removed from one's roots and venturing far from home
Deep in these roads
On a journey through life with many twists and turns
Think we control this shit, we don't
Believing that we have control over our lives, when in reality we do not
But fuck we could, I wish we would
Expressing a desire to take control of our lives
Throw away these phones, get a bit more holy
Disconnecting from technology to become more connected to the world
See the world more slowly, ten test my roses
Taking time to appreciate the world and its beauty
See all I know is that I know
Admitting to not knowing everything
Nothing at all, this shit is so
Acknowledging that life can be confusing and uncertain
Mystical, magical
Describing the unknown and unexplained aspects of life
I know we don't know our potential
Realizing that we have the ability to achieve greatness, but are not fully aware of it
How could we when they lie they cast spells
Exploring the idea that outside forces may be limiting our potential and beliefs
And they try dropping bombs from the skies
Referencing the harm caused by war and violence
Like we are not stars
Suggesting that humans are capable of achieving greatness like stars in the sky
Inside me there's a war
Feeling conflicted and at odds with oneself
Jai Maa, Jai Maa
A Hindu phrase meaning 'Victory to the Mother Goddess'
Writer(s): Anish Bhatt, Malik Jamel Venner, Marco Bernardis, Aria Wells, Jordan Thompson Hadfield
Contributed by Aria W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maria_chlv9468
[Chorus]
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma strip me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
Inโ Lak'echโ Ala K'in
I amโ you, you are me
Searching for balance,โ praying for clarity
Ma strip me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
[Verse 1]
I wear clothes, I like to hide
So no one knows what I'm made from
Deep in my soul
Taken from home so far we stroll
Deep in these roads
Think we control this shit, we don't
But fuck we could, I wish we would
Throw away these phones, get a bit more holy
See the world more slowly, take time to smell the roses
[Chorus]
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma strip me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma strip me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
Verse 2]
See all I know is that I know
Nothing at all, this shit is so
Mystical, magical
I know we don't know our potential
How could we when they lie, they cast spells
And they try dropping bombs from the skies
Like we are not stars
Inside me there's a war
Gem eye, gem eye
[Chorus]
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma strip me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
Searching for balance, praying for clarity
Ma strip me naked, take this identity
Tell me it's unity
In Lak'ech Ala K'in
I am you, you are me
@brujita222
I just realized the bird call in the beginning is a recording of the last Kauaโi โลโล bird. It was a male singing his mating call, waiting for a female to replyโ not knowing he is the last bird of his species. Such a small detail.. Thank you for honoring his song and putting it in the beginning of yours. ๐
@ossyx
Underrated, when I heard those notes, made me so sad ;/
@MARYANNE269
Wow!
@cakez2706
Oh how sad! Thanks for pointing that out! ๐ค๐๐ค
@SuperMimacha82
๐
@sanicheylautner23
Ok now I want to cry.
@namrod4086
This is the type is artist that will never go viral because she knows too much of how the world works. She's a genius.
@myahluv186
earth needs her to go viral
@hdslave
Originality doesn't sell like it use to
@toledobujica
just like Santigold