"Imperial Benevolence" brings to light the cold reality of refugee experience in America and beyond. As Imperial powers claim they want to help those in need, they relocate and exploit vulnerable people-- only to leave them cast aside after their arrival. (Khmer/ English)
lyrics
Imperial Benevolence
Neat nah chong moc wing (come away)
Neat nah chong moc nih (come here)
Neat nah chong ouy wing (Give Away)
Give them everything
Neat nah chong chouy wear (Help them)
Neat nah chong moc here (come here)
Who wants to come home
We'll help you, the unknown
You're not alone
Warm blankets here
Shelter no fear
You're not alone
Our vision's clear
We'll get you here
(instrumental)
But then you'll arrive, and you'll find
That really we are out of our minds
You will see another side
That the American dream can provide
We'll tell you-go back
We'll tell you-go home
We'll say you're different
We'll leave you on your own
We'll tell you-go back
We'll tell you-go home
We'll say you're a threat
And leave you on your own
You're not alone
But we'll always take what we want
All by yourself
But you'll never fight us again
You'll never be
We'll take our imperial powers
On your own
And subjugate you to the very end
Music BREAK
You're not alone
We see you clear
From over here
You're not alone
Our vision's clear
We'll get you here
Neat nah chong chouy qnoum (help me)
Neat nah chong help me
Neat nah mer after me (look after me)
We gave you everything
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