Hoàng Thùy Linh brings a mix of traditional and modern vibes in ‘Gieo Quẻ’ from her album ‘LINK’. The songwriters Nguyễn Khắc Hưng and Nguyễn Đức Cường craft lyrics that blend humor with heartfelt questions about life and love. The melody pairs playful beats with a nostalgic touch.
Released: January 2, 2022
Gieo Quẻ
Hoàng Thùy Linh • From “LINK”
Gieo Quẻ Lyrics Translation (from “LINK”)
The performer asks a fortune teller for predictions but dismisses advice on love, saying, ‘Heaven will let me know soon enough, for fate arrives like a gift.’ The lyrics highlight the unpredictability of love and the beauty of fate, while also touching on practical concerns like visas and finances.
Thay oi cho con mot que xem boi dau namMaster, please give me a ‘fortune stick’ to read my luck at the start of the year,
Con xin chap tay nguyen cau cung kinh thanh tamI fold my hands in prayer with a sincere and respectful heart.
Nam nay kinh te the nao bao nhieu dong ra dong vaoHow’s the economy this year, how much money’s coming in and going out?
Cong danh su nghiep ra sao cho con biet ngay di naoHow’s my fame and career looking, let me know right away.
Chi rieng tinh duyen thi con chang can thay phan raOnly for matters of love, I don’t need you to analyze them, Master,
Troi cho biet ngay thoi ma phan duyen den nhu mon quaHeaven will let me know soon enough, for fate arrives like a gift.
Cho mong tinh yeu voi vang roi lai chang den dauLonging for love in a hurry, only for it to lead nowhere,
That tinh them roi au sau thoi thi ta dung au sauGetting heartbroken and then feeling sorrowful, so let’s not be sad,
Hen ngay sau se gap nhauPromising we’ll meet in the days to come.
Tinh yeu den nhu phep mau chang ai boi ra duoc dauLove arrives like a miracle that no one can predict,
Gap nhau co duyen khong hen tu nhien y hop tam dauMeeting because of fate without an appointment, naturally being soulmates,
Nguoi ta ep mo ep dau nao ai ep duyen duoc dau‘People can force grease or oil, but no one can force fate’,
Tinh yeu den khong mong cauLove comes without being asked for.
Roi mai co khi i dai lau uh uh uh uh uh uh uhThen maybe it’ll last a long time, uh uh uh uh uh uh uh,
Roi mai co khi i dai lau uh uh uh uh uh uh uhThen maybe it’ll last a long time, uh uh uh uh uh uh uh.
Thay oi cho con mot que xem boi dau namMaster, please give me a ‘fortune stick’ to read my luck at the start of the year,
Con xin chap tay nguyen cau cung kinh thanh tamI fold my hands in prayer with a sincere and respectful heart.
Bao lau chua di sang Han Visa con sap het hanHow long since I’ve been to Korea, my visa’s about to expire,
Co dua ban nao dam ngang nen mua dat hay mua vangIs there any friend blocking my way, should I buy land or buy gold?
Chi rieng tinh duyen thi con chang can thay phan raOnly for matters of love, I don’t need you to analyze them, Master,
Troi cho biet ngay thoi ma phan duyen den nhu mon quaHeaven will let me know soon enough, for fate arrives like a gift.
Cho mong tinh yeu voi vang roi lai chang den dauLonging for love in a hurry, only for it to lead nowhere,
That tinh them roi au sau thoi thi ta dung au sauGetting heartbroken and then feeling sorrowful, so let’s not be sad,
Hen ngay sau se gap nhauPromising we’ll meet in the days to come.
Tinh yeu den nhu phep mau chang ai boi ra duoc dauLove arrives like a miracle that no one can predict,
Gap nhau co duyen khong hen tu nhien y hop tam dauMeeting because of fate without an appointment, naturally being soulmates,
Nguoi ta ep mo ep dau nao ai ep duyen duoc dau‘People can force grease or oil, but no one can force fate’,
Tinh yeu den khong mong cauLove comes without being asked for.
Roi mai co khi i dai lau uh uh uh uh uh uh uhThen maybe it’ll last a long time, uh uh uh uh uh uh uh,
Roi mai co khi i dai lau uh uh uh uh uh uh uhThen maybe it’ll last a long time, uh uh uh uh uh uh uh.
Cang nhieu thu trong dau cang nhieu dieu nuoi tiecThe more things in your head, the more regrets you have,
It di dieu mong cau long em nhu suoi biecWith fewer desires, my heart’s like a clear blue stream.
Hom qua da xong roi ngay mai thi kho bietYesterday’s done, tomorrow’s hard to know,
Co gang ngay hom nay khong gi la kho hetWorking hard today, nothing’s too difficult at all.
Muon thi phai lam ma dich am danh phai luiIf you want it, you must do it, and the ‘hidden enemies’ must retreat,
Con suc con khoe la con mung con phai cuoiAs long as I’ve health and strength, I’m happy and must keep smiling.
Nhin cac co chu dang chong dich mon ca nguoiLooking at the ‘uncles and aunts’ fighting the pandemic until they’re exhausted,
Bot than bot tho minh kho mot ho kho muoiComplain less, sigh less; if we’re struggling a bit, they’re struggling tenfold.
Neu ma neu ma neu ma doiIf, if, if life,
Doi nguoi chi duong chac gi la duong buoc duocA life pointing the way, but who knows if it’s a path we can walk?
Tuong lai la thu khong bao gio luong truoc duocThe future’s something you can never anticipate,
Di tim dieu tich cuc de vui len ma songSeek out positive things to live happily,
Thi huong nao cung tot duong nao cung thong yeah dung roiThen every direction’s good and every path’s clear, yeah that’s right.
Di tim dieu tich cuc de vui len ma songSeek out positive things to live happily,
Thi huong nao cung tot duong nao cung thongThen every direction’s good and every path’s clear.
Roi mai co khi i dai lau uh uh uh uh uh uh uhThen maybe it’ll last a long time, uh uh uh uh uh uh uh,
Roi mai co khi i dai lau uh uh uh uh uh uh uhThen maybe it’ll last a long time, uh uh uh uh uh uh uh.
Gieo Quẻ Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Gieo Quẻ’ offer a mix of humor and wisdom. Featuring Hoàng Thùy Linh, this track from ‘LINK’ delivers a fresh take on navigating life’s uncertainties.