Maq Lai collaborates with Ashley LimJinq, Edmund Seow, Sam Liew, Suzanne Lay, and Belle Bong in the lively track ‘YIHA!’. Ashley LimJinq and Maq Lai write the lyrics, while the music is composed by Khai Zhen, Bothsiders, and Ian Koren. The song blends festive vibes with an upbeat melody.
Released: December 12, 2025
YIHA! (feat. Ashley LimJinq, Edmund Seow, Sam Liew, Suzanne Lay & Belle Bong)
Maq Lai
YIHA! (feat. Ashley LimJinq, Edmund Seow, Sam Liew, Suzanne Lay & Belle Bong) Meaning & Lyrics (Maq Lai)
The lyrics celebrate the Lunar New Year with wishes of prosperity and family reunions. A standout line, ‘I wish you horseh, happily making big money,’ captures the playful spirit. Maq Lai and the team emphasize setting goals and moving forward with confidence.
Luo gu sheng you xiang qi xin nian you lai daoThe sound of drums and gongs rises again, the new year has arrived.
Chu xi bu xiang shang ban wo yao hui jia countdownI don’t want to work on New Year’s Eve, I want to go home for the countdown.
Lao ban de xin xi wo zhuang kan bu daoI pretend I can’t see the messages from my boss.
He jia ren tuan ju pao kai suo you fan naoReuniting with my family, throwing away all my worries.
Ladies & gentleman wo shi ni de nu shenLadies & gentlemen, I am your goddess.
Xin de yi nian xin de lu chengA new year, a new journey.
Ding xia mu biao fen bu gu shen xiang qian chongSet your goals and charge forward without hesitation.
Xin dong bu ru xing dongTaking action is better than just feeling the urge.
Zhu ni horseh kai kai xin xin zhuan da qianI wish you ‘horseh’, may you happily make big money.
Zhu ni horseh tuo dan guo xin nianI wish you ‘horseh’, escaping singlehood for the new year.
Zhu ni horseh hui jia guo jieI wish you ‘horseh’ as you go home for the festival.
Huan huan xi xi tuan ju fu jian zhe ci shi zhen de horsehHappily reuniting in ‘Fujian’, this time it is truly ‘horseh’.
Yi haYi ha!
Horseh‘Excellent’!
Yi haYi ha!
Horseh‘Excellent’!
One two three and fourOne, two, three, and four,
Bu zai jiu jie qu nian fan de cuono longer dwelling on the mistakes made last year.
Fen li de yi ji pi jing you zhan jiA powerful strike, hacking through thorns to achieve victory.
Dian ran xin zhong de yan huoIgniting the fireworks in my heart.
I wanna be the bestI wanna be the best,
Zai zhe hua hua shi jiein this dazzling, colorful world.
Cheng gong mei you kuai jie jibun o shinjite ni yao xiang xin zi jiSuccess has no shortcuts; ‘believe in yourself’, you must trust in you.
Uncle & auntie kuai lai chi dian shui guoUncle & auntie, come quick and eat some fruit.
He bei cha zai ting wo shuo shuoDrink a cup of tea and listen to me speak.
Kan kan zhe li xu yao money guo sheng huoLook over here, we need money to live life.
Hong bao shei hui xian duoWho would ever say they have too many red envelopes?
Zhu ni horseh kai kai xin xin zhuan da qianI wish you ‘horseh’, happily making big money.
Zhu ni horseh tuo dan guo xin nianI wish you ‘horseh’, escaping singlehood for the new year.
Zhu ni horseh hui jia guo jieI wish you ‘horseh’ as you go home for the festival.
Huan huan xi xi tuan ju fu jian zhe ci shi zhen de horsehHappily reuniting in ‘Fujian’, this time it is truly ‘horseh’.
Wang diao yi qie sui zhe yin yue sui zhe wo jie zou ni de zi youForget everything, follow the music, follow my rhythm to your freedom.
Ji de hui jia kan kan ba ma pei ta men zou zou I always love youRemember to go home and see mom and dad, take a walk with them; I always love you.
Zhu ni horseh kai kai xin xin zhuan da qianI wish you ‘horseh’, happily making big money.
Zhu ni horseh tuo dan guo xin nianI wish you ‘horseh’, escaping singlehood for the new year.
Zhu ni horseh hui jia guo jieI wish you ‘horseh’ as you go home for the festival.
Huan huan xi xi tuan ju fu jian zhe ci shi zhen de horsehHappily reuniting in ‘Fujian’, this time it is truly ‘horseh’.
Yi haYi ha!
Horseh‘Excellent’!
Yi haYi ha!
Horseh‘Excellent’!
YIHA! (feat. Ashley LimJinq, Edmund Seow, Sam Liew, Suzanne Lay & Belle Bong) Music Video
The meaning of ‘YIHA!’ is about embracing new beginnings with joy and determination. The lyrics encourage listeners to celebrate the year ahead with family and optimism.