Asian Enough
Embracing Identity: Asian Fusion Anthem by Chara Kai-Le
Lyrics
Always been a wild child
Expressing a rebellious or adventurous nature from a young age.
Never picked rice over pasta
Preferential choice of pasta over rice.
I be like nah to the matcha
Rejecting matcha, a traditional Japanese tea.
Cuz I grew up in Gloucester
Referencing growing up in Gloucester.
Jk bout the matcha
Clarification that the rejection of matcha was a joke.
I joke and I jest and I banter
Engaging in playful teasing, joking, and banter.
ID be breaking like a dancer
Mention of breaking, possibly referencing dancing or personal challenges.
And I don't got an answer when they like
Expressing a lack of answers to certain questions.
Lei gau mut yeh
Repetition of Cantonese phrase "Lei gau mut yeh," possibly indicating frustration or confusion.
Lei gau mut yeh ah
-Lei gau mut yeh
-Lei gau mut yeh ah
-The East said how you gonna prosper
Questioning how to succeed or thrive according to Eastern standards.
The gwai lo said I'm a disaster
Being labeled a disaster by non-Chinese (gwai lo).
I don't got my own culture
Feeling disconnected from one's own cultural identity.
Take in anything like a millennial vulture
Adopting various aspects of culture like a millennial vulture.
I get it on sale with a voucher
Getting things on sale, possibly referring to assimilation with discounts.
Pose for the gram like a sculpture
Posing for social media like a sculpture, emphasizing appearance.
Mum said waa yau mou gau cho ah
Mom expressing concern or advice in Cantonese.
Family comin at me like huatcha
Family confronting with force, possibly indicating pressure.
Lei gau mut yeh
Repetition of the Cantonese phrase "Lei gau mut yeh," possibly expressing frustration.
Lei gau mut yeh ah
-Lei gau mut yeh
-Lei gau mut yeh ah
-Give it to ya straight no filler
Being straightforward without unnecessary details.
Kill pain like a tiger balm dealer
Overcoming pain or challenges like a dealer with tiger balm.
Feast with the fam on my dim sum dinner
Enjoying a family meal featuring dim sum.
Tearing through the meat like the Zodiac killer
Aggressive or skillful consumption, likened to the Zodiac killer.
94 I'm a bitch in the cycle
Referencing a difficult period in 1994, overcoming challenges cyclically.
Haters all barking imma bite you
Responding assertively to haters, prepared to retaliate.
Go home to your 2D waifu
Returning home to a 2D waifu, possibly a metaphor for a simple life.
Ooh headshot without a rifle
Achieving success without a visible means, possibly referencing gaming (headshot).
Lei gau mut yeh
Repetition of the Cantonese phrase "Lei gau mut yeh," expressing persistent frustration.
Lei gau mut yeh ah
-Lei gau mut yeh
-Lei gau mut yeh ah
-Lei gau mut yeh
-Lei gau mut yeh ah
-Lei gau mut yeh
-Lei gau mut yeh ah
-Story of my life
Reflecting on life experiences with a recurring theme of not being 'Asian enough.'
Never asian enough
Acknowledging a feeling of not meeting others' expectations of Asian identity.
But imma still age like boss
Determined to age with strength and resilience despite societal expectations.
Imma still play for the ball
Commitment to playing the game of life with dedication and skill.
Bring straight A's to the court
Striving for excellence, bringing top grades ('A's) to life's challenges.
Imma dance but never DDR
Enjoying dancing but not participating in the Dance Dance Revolution game.
Hit me with the green tea whiskey at the mini bar
Indulging in a mix of cultural influences, represented by green tea whiskey.
Gimme chicken feet but I don't want it
Receiving a traditional dish (chicken feet) but not desiring it.
Make the peace sign then I run like Sonic
Using a peace sign and running like Sonic, perhaps signifying a desire for harmony and freedom.
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