Side note: Aside from Yendri's own albums, Yendri has done quite a few remixes for groups such as :Wumpscut:, Wynardtage, Aiboforcen, and a number of other artists.
Curses & Blessings
Yendri Lyrics
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Are you wandering in disguise
Do you hide away from me
Don't you want to be free
Has the dream come true
Shining colours over you
Don't you need to fight
Are you feeling right
You're supposed to bring joy
But you're just another toy
For the ones to be blessed
And the dirty laughing rest
What a life after all
With no name for you to call
May it be full of love
Cause you will never get enough
Hijra Hijra dance in vain
Dance in sorrow, forget the pain
Curse the bad ones in the sunshide
Bless the good ones in the rain
The lyrics of Yendri's "Curses & Blessings" speaks of a person who is trapped in their own emotions and is not sure whether they want to be free or not. The singer questions if there are tears in their eyes and if they are hiding away in disguise from the rest of the world. The person being addressed is supposed to bring joy to others, but is being used as just another toy by those who want to be blessed. The singer wishes for the person to experience a life full of love as they will never get enough. The chorus speaks of the Hijra dance, which symbolizes dancing in vain and sorrow, cursing the bad ones in the sunshine and blessing the good ones in the rain.
The song is about the plight of the Hijra community in India, who are marginalized and discriminated against due to their gender identity. Yendri chose to focus on this community in her song as she felt that their struggle was not highlighted enough. The lyrics are a reflection of the inner turmoil that many Hijras face, as they are torn between being true to themselves and conforming to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Are that tears in your eyes
I see tears in your eyes and wonder if you are feeling sad or hurt.
Are you wandering in disguise
Are you lost in the world, pretending to be someone you're not?
Do you hide away from me
I feel like you're avoiding me or keeping things from me.
Don't you want to be free
Do you feel trapped and wish to break free?
Has the dream come true
Did your dream come true? Are you happy?
Shining colours over you
You seem to be surrounded by happiness and good things.
Don't you need to fight
Do you feel like you need to stand up for yourself or fight for what you believe in?
Are you feeling right
Are you feeling okay? Is everything alright?
You're supposed to bring joy
People expect you to bring happiness and positivity.
But you're just another toy
However, some people only see you as a plaything and don't truly value you.
For the ones to be blessed
You are only valued by those who benefit from you.
And the dirty laughing rest
Others may mock or disrespect you, finding humor in your struggles.
What a life after all
Reflects on the overall quality of life despite struggles.
With no name for you to call
You may feel lost and nameless, uncertain of your identity.
May it be full of love
Wishes for a life filled with love and happiness despite the pain.
Cause you will never get enough
No matter how much love and happiness one receives, it may never be enough.
Hijra Hijra dance in vain
Hijra Hijra is an expression of pain and sorrow in dance.
Dance in sorrow, forget the pain
The dance is meant to help cope with sorrow and forget the pain.
Curse the bad ones in the sunshine
Curse those who bring negativity and harm into the world.
Bless the good ones in the rain
Bless those who are good and pure, even in the midst of difficult times.
Contributed by Alice S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.