Ngô Lan Hương delivers a playful yet heartfelt performance in ‘Có công mài Sắc.’ Trần Tất Thiện Tâm writes the lyrics and collaborates with Đại Mèo on the melody. The song mixes traditional Vietnamese wisdom with modern romantic confidence, offering a fresh take on love.
Released: February 13, 2026
Có công mài “Sắc”
Ngô Lan Hương
Có công mài “Sắc” Lyrics Translation – Ngô Lan Hương
The songwriter uses humor and honesty to explore love’s unpredictability. A standout line, ‘I’m giving you permission to love me,’ shows the singer’s bold approach to romance. The lyrics blend ancient proverbs with contemporary emotions, creating a relatable story of longing and persistence.
Nhin anh thay co donI see you’re feeling lonely,
Nen la em cho phep anh thuongso I’m giving you permission to love me.
Mong anh hieu em honI hope you understand me better,
Boi vi em luc yeu rat la bat thuongbecause I’m quite unpredictable when I’m in love.
Du chua ro nong sauAlthough I don’t know the depth of it yet,
Nhung ma anh cu mai trong dauyou’re always on my mind.
Boi nguoi xua moi hay co cauFor the ancients used to have a saying,
Co cong mai sac co ngaythat persistence always leads to a result.
Minh gap nhau cung lau lam roiWe’ve known each other for a long time now.
Cu dut khoat mot lan di thoiJust be decisive for once.
Neu anh noi ta khong dep doiIf you say we don’t make a good pair,
La xem thuong gu tham my em roithen you’re insulting my taste in men.
Em luon thay bat an trong longI always feel uneasy inside
Khi khong co anh canh benwhen you aren’t by my side.
Cung vi ai ma em cau lenBecause of whom am I getting so grumpy,
Khi chi la mot nguoi yeu giau tenwhen I’m just a secret lover?
Duyen cua troi anh de mac dan troiYou’re letting heaven’s fate just drift away.
Bat khong biet may den xanh roiI’ve given you so many green lights already.
Chi cho anh dam noiI’m just waiting for you to dare to speak up,
Bo lo roi se tiec cho ma xemor you’ll regret it if you miss out.
Nguoi nhu anh xung dang co emA man like you deserves to have me.
Dung suy nghi themDon’t think about it anymore.
Nhin anh thay co donI see you’re feeling lonely,
Nen la em cho phep anh thuongso I’m giving you permission to love me.
Mong anh hieu em honI hope you understand me better,
Boi vi em luc yeu rat la bat thuongbecause I’m quite unpredictable when I’m in love.
Du chua ro nong sauAlthough I don’t know the depth of it yet,
Nhung ma anh cu mai trong dauyou’re always on my mind.
Boi nguoi xua moi hay co cauFor the ancients used to have a saying,
Co cong mai sac co ngay nen duyenthat persistence turns effort into a fated bond.
Mau mau dua cho nguoi ta doi tayHurry up and give me your hands.
Em khong mong minh doc than hom nayI don’t want to be single today.
Cach anh mim cuoi lam em lung layThe way you smile makes me sway.
Em dam say em ngat ngayI’m drunk on love, I’m ecstatic.
Em cung tung yeu em da tung dauI’ve loved and I’ve been hurt before,
Nhung luon tin minh se gap anh o lan saubut I always believed I’d meet you eventually.
Nguoi em san sang trai longYou’re the one I’m ready to open my heart to.
Nuong tua nhau suot doi mai khong roiWe’ll lean on each other forever and never part.
Duyen cua troi anh de mac dan troiYou’re letting heaven’s fate just drift away.
Doi nay dau may lan co hoiLife doesn’t offer many chances like this.
Sao ma anh chua noiWhy haven’t you spoken up yet?
Bo lo roi se tiec cho ma xemYou’ll regret it if you miss out.
Nguoi nhu anh xung dang co emA man like you deserves to have me.
Dung suy nghi themDon’t think about it anymore.
Nhin anh thay co donI see you’re feeling lonely,
Nen la em cho phep anh thuongso I’m giving you permission to love me.
Mong anh hieu em honI hope you understand me better,
Boi vi em luc yeu rat la bat thuongbecause I’m quite unpredictable when I’m in love.
Du chua ro nong sauAlthough I don’t know the depth of it yet,
Nhung ma anh cu mai trong dauyou’re always on my mind.
Boi nguoi xua moi hay co cauFor the ancients used to have a saying,
Co cong mai sac co ngay nen duyenthat persistence turns effort into a fated bond.
Duyen minh oiOh, our fate…
Em lay dau xuan thi de hoai choi voiWhere can I find my youth if I keep waiting aimlessly?
Nen em mong nguoi hay tam lySo I hope you’ll be more understanding,
Va em moand I dream…
Mo nhung dieu binh thuongDreaming of ordinary things.
Chi nho anh viet them tinh truongI just need you to write more of our love story,
Khi ma em phai long nguoi thuongnow that I’ve fallen for the one I love.
Có công mài “Sắc” Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Có công mài Sắc’ highlight the balance between tradition and modernity in love. Ngô Lan Hương’s performance captures the charm of Vietnamese pop music.