Confusion
Lao Lyrics
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Why do I hate everything so
It always feels fake to be honest
And I hate taking part in that so I don't
Why can't I be as happy as them
They always talk to each other and enjoy
Why can't I find anybody
I always find things wrong to make myself avoid
Does anybody know what it could be
I look to the inside and I note what I see
They all seem a lot happier than me
It all seems hollow and Predictable
It all has a rhythm to keep it stable
And when I'm inside I go with the flow
But in the end, I leave and nothing follows
I really hope I'll find someone who'll want to stay
I can't stand the lifeless weather
Maybe soon I'll see the day
When things finally feel better
I'm gonna make it better
In Lao's song "Confusión," the lyrics express a sense of alienation and dissatisfaction with oneself and the surrounding world. The singer questions why they can't be like other people who seem to be happy and able to connect with others effortlessly. They acknowledge that they always feel a sense of artificiality and dishonesty in participating in social interactions that do not bring them joy. The singer further wonders why they can't find someone to connect with and tend to notice flaws in themselves that push others away. They express frustration, questioning what is wrong with them and seeking understanding and acceptance.
The lyrics convey a deep longing for authenticity and genuine happiness. The singer perceives the world as hollow and predictable, with everyone following a set rhythm to maintain stability. However, they realize that they are unable to fully integrate into this societal pattern and ultimately feel unsatisfied. Despite their struggles, they hold onto hope, expressing a desire for change and a belief that things will eventually improve.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't I be like the other people
I am questioning why I am different from everyone else and why I can't fit in.
Why do I hate everything so
I wonder why I feel such a strong dislike towards everything around me.
It always feels fake to be honest
Being true to myself always feels artificial and insincere.
And I hate taking part in that so I don't
I dislike being a part of something that feels inauthentic, so I choose not to participate.
Why can't I be as happy as them
I question why I struggle to experience the same level of happiness as others.
They always talk to each other and enjoy
I observe how others engage in conversations and derive enjoyment from it.
Why can't I find anybody
I wonder why I am unable to establish connections with people.
I always find things wrong to make myself avoid
I continuously identify flaws or reasons to distance myself from others.
What the fuck is wrong with me
I express frustration and confusion about what might be troubling me internally.
Does anybody know what it could be
I seek validation and hope for someone to understand the root cause of my struggles.
I look to the inside and I note what I see
I introspect and observe my inner thoughts and emotions.
They all seem a lot happier than me
I perceive others as being significantly happier in comparison to my own state of mind.
It all seems hollow and Predictable
I find everything to be lacking depth and lacking surprises.
It all has a rhythm to keep it stable
Everything appears to follow a predictable pattern to maintain stability.
And when I'm inside I go with the flow
When I am in certain environments, I conform and adapt to the collective behavior.
But in the end, I leave and nothing follows
However, once I depart from those situations, there are no lasting connections or consequences.
I really hope I'll find someone who'll want to stay
I genuinely desire to encounter someone who will choose to remain in my life.
I can't stand the lifeless weather
I despise the dull and uninspiring atmosphere surrounding me.
Maybe soon I'll see the day
Perhaps in the near future, I will experience a positive change.
When things finally feel better
I anticipate a time when my circumstances and emotions will improve.
I'm gonna make it better
I am determined to take action and improve my situation.
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Written by: Hunter Darin
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Josef Rios
I know it was already said, but I think it's for short vowels too. Thanks for posting this. Lao tones have been hard for me, even with speaking Thai, and every book/website seems to have a different system for marking.
ນົງ_LaoLishLife
Yes. Y’all correct. In this book that’s what the colons are for. I didn’t catch that until later. We’re learning together as we go! Thanks for your comment.
Sansern
Oh wow 😲 thanks so much for the video reply. I'm also learning from the same book together with the english-lao dictionary. I suspect the colon might mean a short vowel. And those without colon are long vowels. Do you think that is true?
Sorry, I'm learning the language on my own, so I've no one to check with 😅
ນົງ_LaoLishLife
Well, now you can check with me. If anything, I could ask my family I have in Laos; I could FB them. ...technology is great today to keep in touch.
I don’t think the colon is used to distinguish long and short vowels... maybe hint at at. Like, bpe:n yang dai How’s everything?
Google translate: ເປັນຫຍັງໃດ
This book: ເປັນຍາງໃດ
ນົງ_LaoLishLife
Maybe you’re right. the sala ai muan...in this book is on their short vowel chart.
Sansern
Oh thanks for the help ☺️
Yeah, the thing is because when I try to compare the book with other Lao resources on YouTube, they don't necessarily pronounce the words with : as a short vowel which I was expecting. And I also read somewhere that Lao can be not very standardized across the country which does make it somewhat difficult for me to learn 😄 but it's ok. It's a beautiful language. So I'll try and work with the varieties of the language.
ນົງ_LaoLishLife
@Sansern you’re right. From this book, I get confused, too, because I have my way of speaking, so I wouldn’t say the things they have down. Then it comes out tricky, because I didn’t understand the tones.
Zens SDV
There are so many different tones in Laos
ນົງ_LaoLishLife
Yes, it is tricky. But it’s pretty fun to figure them out.