She is best known for her Christmas song "No Christmas for me", which became a YouTube success in 2007. Zee Avi on this song: “This song was inspired by everything i’ve experienced/read/watched/heard of from movies or stories, about one’s lover being far away for Christmas, be it serving in the army, college, another country, peace corps etc… In a way, it’s also about not losing hope. (…) The words in this one are simple and direct. (…) I stayed with the ‘silent movie feel’ as i think it suits the song.”
Zee Avi's debut album 'Zee Avi' was released May 19, 2009.
Siboh Kitak Nangis
Zee Avi Lyrics
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Siboh kitak nangis,
Mulut urang,
Nang kadang-kadang jaik
Oh sayang,
Jangan ambik ati
Tok kelak akan pegi
Sik kesah
Ribut kah, guntur kah, kilat kah
Kamek akan disebelah kitak
Mun kitak perlu kamek
Oh sayang,
Udah gik kitak nangis
Kamek sik suka nangga
Kitak patah ati
Oh sik hal sayang,
Dunia tok memang adel
Asalkan kitak jangan lupak dirik
Sik kesah
Ribut kah, guntur kah, kilat kah
Kamek akan disebelah kitak
Mun kitak perlu kamek
Mun kitak perlu kamek
The lyrics to Zee Avi’s “Siboh Kitak Nangis” are in the Hokkien dialect and translate to “Don’t Cry, My Love”. The song’s lyrics are touching and heartfelt, conveying a sense of encouragement, consolation and love. The first verse says “Oh sayang, don’t cry, people’s mouths, sometimes say mean things”, speaking to the idea that words can hurt and bring one to tears, but the singer encourages her loved one to take heart and not to dwell on the negative comments.
The second verse says “Oh sayang, don’t take it to heart, someday we will leave, we do not have much time left”. Here, the singer reminds the listener that life is short, and that there is no time to waste on negativity or heartbreak. She offers her comfort and support, promising to stand by her loved one through whatever hardships come their way.
The song’s refrain, “Sik kesah, ribut kah, guntur kah, kilat kah, kamek akan disebelah kitak, mun kitak perlu kamek”, translates to “It doesn’t matter if there’s a storm or thunder or lightning, I’ll be by your side if you need me". This part of the song emphasizes the message of the lyrics, assuring the listener that they are not alone in their struggles.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and support that will resonate with anyone who has felt the pain of words or experienced the hardships of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh sayang,
Oh my dear,
Siboh kitak nangis,
Why are you crying early in the morning?
Mulut urang,
People's mouths
Nang kadang-kadang jaik
Sometimes speak poorly.
Oh sayang,
Oh my dear,
Jangan ambik ati
Don't take it to heart
Tok kelak akan pegi
It will pass soon enough
Sik lamak lagik
It won't take long
Sik kesah
It doesn't matter
Ribut kah, guntur kah, kilat kah
Storm, thunder, lightning
Kamek akan disebelah kitak
I will be there by your side
Mun kitak perlu kamek
If you need me
Oh sayang,
Oh my dear,
Udah gik kitak nangis
You're still crying
Kamek sik suka nangga
I don't like seeing you like this
Kitak patah ati
You're heartbroken
Oh sik hal sayang,
Oh don't worry my dear,
Dunia tok memang adel
The world is just like that
Asalkan kitak jangan lupak dirik
Just don't forget yourself
Sik kesah
It doesn't matter
Ribut kah, guntur kah, kilat kah
Storm, thunder, lightning
Kamek akan disebelah kitak
I will be there by your side
Mun kitak perlu kamek
If you need me
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