Sunyi Lyrics English (with Translation): Joe Flizzow
Joe Flizzow and SonaOne collaborate on ‘SUNYI,’ a track that mixes introspection with global beats. The lyrics writer pens a reflective story about solitude amidst success. The melody, created by SonaOne, Magic Potions, and Adam Loeffler, sets the tone for this heartfelt journey.
Released: April 14, 2023
SUNYI
Joe Flizzow
Lyricist
Joe Flizzow, Sonaone
Composer
Sonaone, Magic Potions & Others
SUNYI Lyrics Translation – Joe Flizzow
The song mentions a Passola scooter in Italy and an EX5 motorbike with a Motorola pager, painting a vivid picture of Flizzow’s early struggles. A key line translates to ‘Circling the globe, hearing all kinds of sounds, but I’m lonely,’ capturing the artist’s isolation despite his achievements.
Kelilingi bumiCircling the globe,
Macam-macam bunyihearing all kinds of sounds,
Tapi aku sunyibut I’m lonely.
Kelilingi bumiCircling the globe,
Macam-macam bunyihearing all kinds of sounds,
Tapi aku sunyi , sunyibut I’m lonely, so lonely.
Dekat Italy naik motor PassolaRiding a Passola scooter in Italy.
Dulu naik bas tapi tak gi sekolahI used to take the bus but didn’t go to school.
Motor EX5, pager MotorolaRiding an EX5 motorbike with a Motorola pager,
Minyak ngam-ngam kalau habis tolakwith barely enough gas, pushing it when it runs out.
Budak mentah tapi nak pergi diskoI was just a naive kid but wanted to hit the disco,
Ambik semua risikotaking every single risk.
Nyanyi lagu SisqoSinging songs by Sisqo,
Beli kasut dekat Beach Roadbuying shoes down at Beach Road.
Pastu wa tanya Whutthadilly?Then I asked, “What’s the deal?”
Semua orang cakap gerekEveryone said it was awesome.
Semua nak jadi tukang telekEveryone wants to be a fortune teller,
Jumpa Warren G gua pergi L.A.and I met Warren G when I went to L.A.
Pergi New York jumpa KRS-OneI went to New York and met KRS-One,
Kasut putih gua pakai Force Oneswearing my white Air Force Ones.
Gua dah cakap gua akan get it doneI’ve already said I’ll get it done,
Sampai jadi confirm ah get it doneuntil it happens, I’ll definitely get it done.
Kelilingi bumiCircling the globe,
Macam-macam bunyihearing all kinds of sounds,
Tapi aku sunyi, sunyibut I’m lonely, so lonely.
Kelilingi bumiCircling the globe,
Macam-macam bunyihearing all kinds of sounds,
Tapi aku sunyibut I’m lonely.
SunyiLonely.
Gua tak cakap gua tak salahI don’t claim that I’m never wrong.
I’m on trial KaytranadaI’m on trial, playing Kaytranada.
Boiler Room, siapa kat sanaAt the Boiler Room, who’s out there?
Siapa makan enchilada dia ‘kan panasWhoever eats the enchilada will feel the heat.
Dia jerit helpShe yells for help,
Gua bawak dia gi ski dekat Alpsso I bring her to go skiing in the Alps.
Orang utara North Face punya vestPeople from the north wearing North Face vests,
Kalau aku like aku textif I like it, I’ll send a text.
Tak kisah pasal orang lainI don’t care about anyone else.
Dia orang semua cap yo they lyingThey’re all capping, yo they’re lying.
Ni benda bukan rocket scienceThis thing isn’t rocket science,
Aku jalan tak bersaingI walk my path without competing.
Ini bukan satu competitionThis isn’t a competition.
Anak pentas no intermissionI’m a child of the stage with no intermission.
I don’t really care if they dissin’I don’t really care if they’re dissing,
They don’t even know what I’m missingthey don’t even know what I’m missing.
Kelilingi bumiCircling the globe,
Macam-macam bunyihearing all kinds of sounds,
Tapi aku sunyibut I’m lonely.
Kelilingi bumiCircling the globe,
Macam-macam bunyihearing all kinds of sounds,
Tapi aku sunyibut I’m lonely.
SunyiLonely.
SunyiLonely.
You’re not the only oneYou’re not the only one.
Never gon’ leave you aloneI’m never gonna leave you alone.
What does ‘SUNYI’ mean? The lyrics highlight the theme of loneliness in the midst of global success. Joe Flizzow delivers a powerful message about staying true to oneself, wrapped in a melody that resonates deeply.
