[Verse 1 – Explaining the meaning] Don’t be “Khmer,” my dear, don’t come with lies in disguise, Don’t play your tricks, don’t talk nonsense, don’t twist the truth tonight. This phrase’s not about anyone, not about ethnicity, It’s just a slang expression, don’t take it too seriously. [Chorus – Catchy part] Don’t be Khmer… don’t be fake, don’t twist the tale, If you don’t speak truth, you fail; honesty will always prevail. Don’t be Khmer… better keep this in mind, Deceptive words and hidden masks won’t take you far in time. [Verse 2 – Social reflection] This slang has roots so deep, from history in the past, Sometimes it hides prejudice, so careful how it’s cast. On social media today, people share it far too wide, But sometimes it turns into hate, hurting neighbors’ pride. [Chorus – Emphasizing meaning] Don’t be Khmer… don’t make it up, don’t mislead, Words are powerful indeed, misuse them and they make us bleed. Don’t be Khmer… if you speak, then speak it clear, Honesty’s not hard, my dear, the world would be a better sphere. [Outro – A reflection] Language has its power, to wound or to heal, Use words with wisdom, not as scars that never seal. “Don’t be Khmer” might sound like a joke to say, But deep inside it reflects old bias we must change someday.
