“Kolap Pailin” កុលាបប៉ៃលិន by Sinn Sisamouth, Rose of Pailin, Khmer Song, chanson khmère w/ English

“Kolap Pailin”
(Rose of Pailin)
Music, Lyrics & Vocal by Sinn Sisamouth
Arrangement by Mer Bun

Your name is renowned and much celebrated far and wide. One Pailin rose, I've heard, is full of fragrant pollen; no other blossoms compare.

Men admire you; your bearing complements your figure. The moment I heard of you, I couldn't stand it any longer. I needed to see you, my charming girl, so that my heart could settle and be at ease.

Ah, the Pailin rose! How come you've sprung farther from my heart? Every day, my imagination is stricken with sadness. I want you, my precious rose, to be my fated one.

However far the distance, show me some sympathy, please, darling! I love you! I love you, my dear! Do not fall for someone else; please wait for me, my beloved sweetheart.