Đông Nhi, Jun Phạm, and Bùi Công Nam unite for ‘Tết Ta Về,’ a heartfelt anthem celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Bùi Công Nam and Phạm Tùng Dương pen the lyrics and compose the melody, mixing traditional themes with modern storytelling. The song offers a nostalgic yet hopeful look at family reunions during Tet.
Released: January 15, 2026
Tết Ta Về (feat. Khoai Lang Thang)
Jun Phạm | Đông Nhi
Tết Ta Về (feat. Khoai Lang Thang) Lyrics Translation – Jun Phạm | Đông Nhi
Bùi Công Nam writes about the rush of life and the longing for home. One line translates to, ‘Dad says he’s finished preparing the incense and flowers,’ evoking the warmth of family traditions. The lyrics mention peach blossoms, cakes, and jams, creating a vivid image of Tet celebrations.
That nhieu dieu chua noi vi nam nay troi hoi voiThere’s so much left unsaid because this year drifted by in a rush.
Van con chay con xoay vi hoai bao tiep noi chua voiI’m still running and spinning because my ambitions haven’t faded yet.
Ngoai duong den van sang lung linh bau troiOutside on the street, the lights still shine, brightening the sky,
Ma long con lam luc hoi mu toibut deep inside, my heart sometimes feels a little dim.
Chot bat giac boi roi thay ba dang goiSuddenly, I’m startled and confused to see Dad calling.
Ba noi ba da chuan bi xong huong hoaDad says he’s finished preparing the incense and flowers.
Me bao thu xep Tet nam nay ve nhanh con nhaMom says, “Arrange things to come home early for Tet this year, okay?”
Nao la dao mai voi banh mut xuat xoaThere are peach and apricot blossoms, with cakes and jams overflowing.
Cu kieu thit kho tuom tat ve raPickled leeks and braised pork are all laid out neatly,
Cung chi de cho Tet tro ve nhajust waiting for Tet to return home.
Tet ta ve tu moi neo thanh pho den thon queOur Tet returns from every corner of the city to the countryside.
Tet goi mang theo yeu thuongTet calls out, bringing love along with it,
Mang theo biet bao nhung cau chuyen chua kecarrying so many stories that haven’t been told yet.
Du giau sang Tet on hay Tet vo veWhether wealthy or just getting by, whether loud or comforting,
Hang tram ta thu cho ta ti tethere are hundreds of things for us to whisper about.
Ma me ba uoc muon dau chi co theBut Mom and Dad’s wish isn’t just for that.
Tet ta ve roi den luc Tet cung di quaOur Tet comes, and then it’s time for Tet to pass by.
Banh mut hoa mai cau chuc cung troi that nhanh roi voi xaCakes, jams, apricot flowers, and wishes also drift away so fast.
Vay nen cai Tet trong mong noi meThat’s why the Tet that Mom longs for,
Va la cai Tet moi nam ba luon tho theand the Tet that Dad always whispers about every year,
La don con yeu manh khoe tro veis welcoming their beloved child back home, healthy and safe.
Co luc thay minh ngay ngoSometimes I feel like I’ve been so naive.
Lang xang di chang ngot de kiem nhieu hon cu tuong minh hay hoRunning around without a break to earn more, thinking I was so cool.
Nghi la minh co them viec thi me ba do them viecI thought if I took on more work, Mom and Dad would have less to do,
Va nha minh tron ven cai Tetand our family would have a complete Tet.
Ma o nha co thieu thu chi dau thang ngoc aBut we don’t lack anything at home, you silly boy.
Mo banh chung cung mo mut hoa da du caThe ‘Banh Chung’ cakes and jams are already enough.
Gio me ba chi con cho Tet ve nhaNow Mom and Dad are just waiting for our “Tet” to come home.
Va roi ba noi ba da chuan bi xong huong hoaAnd then Dad says he’s finished preparing the incense and flowers.
Me bao thu xep Tet nam nay ve nhanh con nhaMom says, “Arrange things to come home early for Tet this year, okay?”
Ba van ngoi trong ngong voi cai Tet cua baDad still sits there, looking out for his Tet,
Cung la cai Tet me van thiet thawhich is the same Tet that Mom desires so earnestly.
Con ve cung la luc Tet ve nhaWhen you return, that’s the moment Tet returns home.
Tet ta ve tu moi neo thanh pho den thon queOur Tet returns from every corner of the city to the countryside.
Tet goi mang theo yeu thuongTet calls out, bringing love along with it,
Mang theo biet bao nhung cau chuyen chua kecarrying so many stories that haven’t been told yet.
Du giau sang Tet on hay Tet vo veWhether wealthy or just getting by, whether loud or comforting,
Hang tram ta thu cho ta ti tethere are hundreds of things for us to whisper about.
Ma me ba uoc muon dau chi co theBut Mom and Dad’s wish isn’t just for that.
Tet ta ve roi den luc Tet cung di quaOur Tet comes, and then it’s time for Tet to pass by.
Banh mut hoa mai cau chuc cung troi that nhanh roi voi xaCakes, jams, apricot flowers, and wishes also drift away so fast.
Vay nen cai Tet trong mong noi meThat’s why the Tet that Mom longs for,
Va la cai Tet moi nam ba luon tho theand the Tet that Dad always whispers about every year,
La don con yeu manh khoe tro veis welcoming their beloved child back home, healthy and safe.
Roi den khi con co rieng gia dinhThen when I have a family of my own,
Con moi nhan ra Tet chang phai chi de quay tro veI finally realize Tet isn’t just about going back.
Ma de mang Tet ta ve day tron venIt’s about bringing our complete Tet right here,
Vi me voi ba va con chinh la ca cai Tetbecause Mom, Dad, and I make up the entire Tet.
Tet ta ve tu moi neo thanh pho den thon queOur Tet returns from every corner of the city to the countryside.
Tet goi mang theo yeu thuongTet calls out, bringing love along with it,
Mang theo biet bao nhung cau chuyen chua kecarrying so many stories that haven’t been told yet.
Du giau sang Tet on hay Tet vo veWhether wealthy or just getting by, whether loud or comforting,
Hang tram ta thu cho ta ti tethere are hundreds of things for us to whisper about.
Ma me ba uoc muon dau chi co theBut Mom and Dad’s wish isn’t just for that.
Tet ta ve roi den luc Tet cung di quaOur Tet comes, and then it’s time for Tet to pass by.
Banh mut hoa mai cau chuc cung troi that nhanh roi voi xaCakes, jams, apricot flowers, and wishes also drift away so fast.
Vay nen cai Tet trong mong noi meThat’s why the Tet that Mom longs for,
Va la cai Tet moi nam ba luon tho theand the Tet that Dad always whispers about every year,
La don con yeu manh khoe tro veis welcoming their beloved child back home, healthy and safe.
Tro ve chang phai chi don Tet veReturning isn’t just about welcoming Tet back.
Tro ve mang Tet can ke canh nhauReturning brings Tet close together, side by side.
Vi con va vi chinh ba meBecause for me, and for Mom and Dad themselves,
La ca cai Tet nha minh bay lauit’s been the whole Tet for our family all along.
Vay mong cai Tet moi nam con veSo I hope I can return for Tet every year,
Tron cai Tet nhung nam sau can kecompleting the Tet in the years that follow close behind.
Con som mang Tet am ap ve nhaI’ll bring a warm Tet home early.
Tết Ta Về (feat. Khoai Lang Thang) Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Tết Ta Về’ celebrate the essence of family and tradition. The chemistry between Đông Nhi and Jun Phạm makes the track a warm tribute to the Vietnamese Lunar New Year.