V’s ‘LOTUS’ from the 2022 release carries a wave of cool confidence, blending Bulgarian hip-hop with a smooth, unbothered flow. Lyricists Todor Zhelev and Viktor V:RGO Yordanov craft a mood of resilience, while the composers layer a hazy, atmospheric beat beneath the assertive energy. The track positions V as an artist defining his own path, undeterred by outside opinions.
Released: June 1, 2022
LOTUS
V
LOTUS Lyrics English Translation by V
V dismisses criticism outright with lines like ‘Nothing you said resonates with me,’ reinforcing his focus on inner strength. He declares his work as historically significant, stating ‘While I write the lyrics, I also write history.’ The narrative action centers on rising above negativity, much like a lotus emerging from mud.
Bi Li Iced Out Ama Imam AntifrizYou might be iced out, but I’ve got antifreeze.
Nishto Ot T’va Koeto Kaza S Men Ne RezoniraNothing you said resonates with me.
Iska Ot Mene Bebe Uh Tya E Billie JeanShe wants a baby from me, uh, she’s a Billie Jean.
Nishto Ne Im DalzhaI don’t owe them anything.
I K’vo Da Pra’ya Che Ne RazbiratAnd what can I do if they don’t understand?
Uh Ama Nyama Da PreziramUh, but I’m not going to look down on them.
Nyama Ne Skorosti Nabiram Fly AwayNo, no, I’m picking up speed, flying away.
Mogat Da Ma SkivatThey can see me.
Samo Tez Samo Tez Det’ VizhdatOnly those, only those who can see.
Tya Ma Dvizhi Moshtno Kato V8She moves me powerfully, like a V8 engine.
Pitash Kak Mi Uh Samo Dai Mi Znak BebeYou’re asking how I am, uh, just give me a sign, baby.
I Sam Tuka Pak Uh Posle Izchezvam V Mraka UhAnd I’m here again, uh, then I disappear in the dark, uh.
‘Ma Ne Sam TupacBut I’m not Tupac.
I Za Kapak Mi Kazvash T’va Uh-uhAnd to top it all off, you’re telling me that, uh-uh.
Nadali Shte Iskash Az Da UmraI doubt you’d want me to die.
Slozhi Go T’va Zhelanie Na Veznata S LyubovtaPut that wish on the scales with love.
Idvash Li Sas Men Imam Ideya I Ne E EdnaAre you coming with me? I’ve got an idea, and not just one.
I K’voto Tuka Sta’a Da Ostava Mezhdu Nas Ah-ahAnd whatever happens here, stays between us, ah-ah.
Posledniya Bilet Za Drugiya SvyatThe last ticket to the other world,
E Vav Men Ama Za Teb Shte Ostana TukIs inside me, but for you, I’ll stay here.
Useshtal Sam Mnogo ‘Ma Kat’ Teb NyamaI’ve felt a lot, but there’s no one like you.
Misalta Da Sam Dalech E Sol V RanataThe thought of being far away is salt in the wound.
I’m Feelin’ EaseI’m feelin’ ease.
Med Kape Po Sartseto Bad Vibes Ne AbsorbiraHoney drips on the heart, it doesn’t absorb bad vibes.
Uh Za Predi Ne Ma SadiUh, don’t judge me for my past.
Da Ne Sam Robot I Na Men Dushata Mi E RanimaI’m not a robot, my soul is vulnerable, too.
Yeah Anatomiya Sabirame Parchetata Kato ExodiaYeah, anatomy, we’re gathering the pieces like ‘Exodia’.
Batko V:rgo Veche Ne E Prosto Nyakva ZodiyaBrother V:rgo isn’t just some zodiac sign anymore.
Dokato’ Pisha Teksta Pisha I IstoriyaWhile I write the lyrics, I’m also writing history.
“lotus” E Velichie Ne Fantasmagoriya‘LOTUS’ is greatness, not a phantasmagoria.
Lotus A Lotus Ah Lotus YeahLotus, ah, lotus, ah, lotus, yeah.
Lotus A Lotus Kat’ Lotus A LotusLotus, ah, lotus, like a lotus, ah, lotus.
Kat’ Lotus A Lotus Kato LotusLike a lotus, ah, lotus, like a lotus,
Kat’ Lotus AhLike a lotus, ah.
Da I Vapreki Kalta Az Shte Produlzha NapredYes, and despite the mud, I’ll keep moving forward.
Ei Vapreki Tova Che Kazvat Che Nyama Na KadeHey, despite them saying there’s nowhere left to go.
Sigurno E Tya Sigurno Sa TeIt must be her, it must be them.
Sya Ne Hvarlyame Vina Veche Znaeme RespektNow we’re not casting blame, we already know respect.
Vsichkite Neshta Za Mene Deto KazahteAll of the things you all said about me,
Otrazheniya Sa Na Vasheto PolozhenieAre just reflections of your own situation.
Izmaknahme Li Sa Ili Oshte Sme Si Tuka VeDid we get tricked, or are we still here?
A I Blizostta Veche Tvurde Ni E Dalechna YeahAnd besides, our closeness is now far too distant, yeah.
Nadali Shte Iskash Az Da UmraI doubt you’d want me to die.
Slozhi Go T’va Zhelanie Na Veznata S LyubovtaPut that wish on the scales with love.
Idvash Li Sas Men Imam Ideya I Ne E EdnaAre you coming with me? I’ve got an idea, and not just one.
I K’voto Tuka Sta’a Da Ostava Mezhdu Nas Ah-ahAnd whatever happens here, stays between us, ah-ah.
Posledniya Bilet Za Drugiya SvyatThe last ticket to the other world,
E Vav Men Ama Za Teb Shte Ostana TukIs inside me, but for you, I’ll stay here.
Useshtal Sam Mnogo ‘Ma Kat’ Teb NyamaI’ve felt a lot, but there’s no one like you.
Misalta Da Sam Dalech E Sol V RanataThe thought of being far away is salt in the wound.
Lotus A Lotus Ah Lotus YeahLotus, ah, lotus, ah, lotus, yeah.
Lotus A Lotus Kat’ Lotus A LotusLotus, ah, lotus, like a lotus, ah, lotus.
Kat’ Lotus A Lotus Kato LotusLike a lotus, ah, lotus, like a lotus,
Kat’ Lotus AhLike a lotus, ah.
LOTUS Music Video
The core message of ‘LOTUS’ lies in its unshakable self-belief, with V asserting his journey as one of greatness, not fantasy. For those seeking the LOTUS lyrics translation, the song underscores personal growth and resilience, framing obstacles as stepping stones rather than barriers.