Tuimi brings a heartfelt tune in ‘Hà Nội,’ a track from the album ‘Shimmer.’ Dan Edinberg and Thuy My Pham join forces to write and compose the song, blending soft melodies with thoughtful words. The lyrics reflect on distance and longing, with a gentle yet powerful pull towards home.
Released: September 27, 2023
Hà Nội
Tuimi • From “Shimmer”
Shimmer’s Hà Nội Vietnamese Lyrics English Translation
The songwriter mentions the line, ‘I don’t know when I’ll return to Hanoi,’ to describe the uncertainty of time and separation. The melody follows a path of nostalgia, recalling tiny street corners and the ache of waiting. Tuimi’s vocals carry a warm sadness, making the longing feel personal and universal.
I don’t know when I’m gonna come back to HanoiI don’t know when I’ll return to Hanoi.
So what’s the point in saying that you had a better choice?So why say you could’ve made a better choice?
There’s a difference with the distance, I’m not gonna lieThe distance changes everything, I’m not going to lie.
This won’t be our last goodbye but our moment has expiredThis isn’t our final goodbye, but our time has run out.
Different time zonesDifferent time zones,
Different storiesdifferent stories,
Different worries, need some flight modedifferent worries, I need to go off the grid.
Right nowRight now.
But my time won’tBut my schedule won’t,
Won’t allow it, I’m surroundedit won’t allow it, and I’m overwhelmed.
Wanna fly home to youI just want to fly home to you.
I wish I could be telling youI wish I could tell you,
Same time same place, uh huhsame time and the same place.
I know that it wasn’t fair at all to let you wait, uh huhI know it wasn’t fair to make you wait for me.
‘Cause I don’t know when I’m gonna come back to HanoiBecause I don’t know when I’ll return to Hanoi.
So what’s the point in saying that you had a better choice?So why say you could’ve made a better choice?
There’s a difference with the distance, I’m not gonna lieThe distance changes everything, I’m not going to lie.
This won’t be our last goodbye but our moment has expiredThis isn’t our final goodbye, but our time has run out.
Kiếp này số đỏMy life’s been lucky in this existence,
Vẫn có lúc cô đơn, chỉ muốn lang thangbut I still feel lonely and just want to wander.
Ngồi những góc phố nhỏ, uh huhSitting in those tiny street corners, uh huh.
Đếm từng hơi thởCounting every single breath,
Để đᬋợc vơi đi bao nhiéu nhung nhớ biết đến bao giờ, uh huhwaiting to see how long it’ll take for this longing to fade.
Biết đâu vài chương sau ta sẽ gặp lạiWho knows, maybe we’ll meet again in a later chapter.
Cảm ơn anh đã bén emThank you for staying by my side.
I know that it wasn’t fair at all to let you wait, uh huhI know it wasn’t fair to make you wait for me.
‘Cause I don’t know when I’m gonna come back to HanoiBecause I don’t know when I’ll return to Hanoi.
So what’s the point in saying that you had a better choice?So why say you could’ve made a better choice?
There’s a difference with the distance, I’m not gonna lieThe distance changes everything, I’m not going to lie.
This won’t be our last goodbye but our moment has expiredThis isn’t our final goodbye, but our time has run out.
I đon’t know when I’m gonna be back to HanoiI don’t know when I’ll be back in Hanoi.
I don’t know, I don’t knowI don’t know, I just don’t know.
I đon’t know when I’m gonna be back to HanoiI don’t know when I’ll be back in Hanoi.
So what’s the point in saying that you had a better choice?So why say you could’ve made a better choice?
There’s a difference with the distance, I’m not gonna lieThe distance changes everything, I’m not going to lie.
This won’t be our last goodbye but our moment has expiredThis isn’t our final goodbye, but our time has run out.
I đon’t know when I’m gonna come back to HanoiI don’t know when I’ll return to Hanoi.
So what’s the point in saying that you had a better choice?So why say you could’ve made a better choice?
There’s a difference with the distance, I’m not gonna lieThe distance changes everything, I’m not going to lie.
This won’t be our last goodbye but our moment has expiredThis isn’t our final goodbye, but our time has run out.
Hà Nội Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Hà Nội’ talk about the struggle of distance and unfulfilled promises. ‘Shimmer’ showcases Tuimi’s ability to craft music that connects deeply with listeners.