Maiv Muas Xyooj - Nraug Hmoob Ntsuab (Official Music Video)

To the outside world,
Welcome to my very first music video created with care, curiosity and abundant support from my family, friends, and community. I hope you enjoy it with me as I tell a story through my beautiful Hmoob language.
I am the first-generation of my family born and raised in America. Three years ago, I began my journey with therapy. This led to learning how to interpret healing and define trauma in a way that felt most unique and true to my communication style and lifestyle. As a native Californian, after earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Massachusetts, I moved to Minnesota, which then led me onto a journey of meeting a lover I so truly admired. As our journey ends, it drove me to finish writing this song to share more about where I am at in my Hmoob American and healing journey today. As a professional of color, I continue to learn different ways to advocate and share my passion for ethnic studies, arts and social emotional learning in our education systems, therefore, I share a part of my skin with you through this music video. This is me, and I am learning.
I fully recognize that Moob Leeg and Hmoob Ntsuab are different and the dialect discrimination within our community continues to exist. I am no expert of Hmoob history, but only of my own experience. This project was created to tell a story of the many different experiences I’ve seen and went through as a Hmoob Dawb girl in America.
The animation in this music video represents children’s books, Kwv Txhiaj books, and cartoons. When I was younger, I was always curious and sometimes even furious about why I never saw Hmong in American books, literature, and classrooms. Books are full of knowledge. I've decided to take us on an adventure through this love letter and storybook. My Hmoob Txhaij outfit (green stripes clothes) represents my family and sense of belonging. Finally, thank you to my sister, Paoyee Xiong, for lending me another Hmoob outfit. That outfit represents imperfection, hope, confusion, and change.
Thank you: SonsofNoTown Entertainment for your tremendous support, mentorship and work on filming this music video. You captured my work with curiosity and knowledge. Your impacts are seen and felt.
Thank you: Linda Lor for your beautiful creation of animating my song. Your artistry is a part of a Hmoob arts movement today that will continue to impact so many youth and young people across the world. Keep creating and believing in yourself. I see you.
Finally, I'm sad that I missed my Uncle's and Auntie's names in my credits, but thank you to my Uncle and Auntie Neeb from Visalia for also donating to my project.
‘Till we meet again,
Take care and be well,
Maiv Muas Xyooj
MiMMX ♡
©MaivMuasXyooj2024

[@timeboundtouch]

That last scene and verse in Hmong ntsuab gave me some soul-touching goosebumps. Beautifully executed and purveyed.

[@jamesvang4392]

I'm green and I married my wife who is white. I'm so lucky. We forget to be thankful for how easy some of us had/have it. Bless those who are going thru this, much like those couples fighting religion. When she sings green at the end, so gud. 🤙

[@soulfongher]

Hated not the color of your skin or wealth but can't speak green Hmong? Pathic excuse to hate. Always finding differences to divide.

[@TiraSatori]

I'm of Lao, Thai, & Khmer ancestry, so I don't understand the lyrics to the song. However, her voice made me feel some strong emotions and made me somewhat teary-eyed. 🥰

[@oneandonlybrielle6079]

The lyrics are very powerful😢

[@msbleu78]

@@oneandonlybrielle6079 i hope there will be a english translation soon. i agree, even if i didn't know the language, the way she sings the song is so heartbreaking. she is saying how she doesn't speak her lover's dialect since she is Hmong white and her lover is Hmong green. (these languages between the two tribes of Hmong is similar but also very different and there have been historical biases from each tribe of the other). basically, her lover's family doesn't like her because she cannot speak nor communicate in Hmong green so she is saying that she will learn to prove her love so that her lover's family will accept her too. she is waiting for him acknowledge her love and how far she will go to be with him. in the end, she has learned how to speak in Hmong green and actually sings the lyrics in Hmong green......and the song ends with her waiting for him. it's a unique and beautifully sung song.

[@oneandonlybrielle6079]

@@msbleu78 well explained

[@saLLy0608]

@@msbleu78don’t forget the saddest part: He left her and married a Hmong green girl instead…

[@pazongchang5630]

Hope this generation knows that not only hmong people listen to our own songs anymore. Many people are noticing us a lot. Love this song.

[@Queenpajnoobhlis]

This song made me appreciate my laws...every time I go visit, they switch their dialect to Hmong Dawb so that I understand and can communicate.

[@ChongLorVidz]

That's so sweet and very thoughtful in laws

[@soulfongher]

Respect

[@laujmimnacha2551]

When the stars don’t align and it’s one sided, love yourself enough to walk away. There is better out there waiting for you.

[@this1duDe]

There could be one that is better but what matters is the one that got away!

[@hellonoalan]

@@this1duDeI’d like to believe there is a reason why the one got away. Things happen for a reason and perhaps it was to protect us from something greater or to become a better version of ourselves for the one we’re meant to be with.

[@xangyang2501]

What if your the girl in the song..I bet you do what you can to keep the love of your life.. @laujmimnacha2551 its easy for you to say...because its not you in the girls shoe in the song..some people think its soo easy just to walk away from the love of your life.. I guess you dont understand the TRUE meaning of LOVE...

[@bjjblue]

Easier said than done

[@tv-21]

Omg you gotta fight for what you want

[@its_angelayang]

Very impressed with how well written and performed this song is ❤ I feel like this isn't just a song about the differences between being Hmong Ntsuab and Hmoob Dawb, but also about the feeling of never being accepted no matter how much you change yourself to fit someone else's standards. It breaks my heart every time I listen to it 🥲

[@Ft339]

Loving parents accept their children's partners. My traditional parents(green) embraced this philosophy, welcoming my Filipino wife, my sister's American husband, my brother's Vietnamese wife, and the Hmong spouses(white) of my other two brothers. We've never experienced any issues related to our diverse families.

[@julianxiong7067]

Big props to the animator! Really creative approach to opening a notebook to a love letter and transitioning into an animation of the letter of falling down, telling the story of a relationship. Plus closing the book where it takes you back to real life. I love that. It really dives in to the perspective of of the experience into reading a children’s book. And Maiv muas love seeing the great works you put into this. This is a step forward towards in how we creatively work to tell stories within the modern Hmong diaspora ❤ congrats on your first music video

[@kandisong7805]

When she sings in Moob Leej and puts the clothes on it rips my heart visually and mentally.

[@Unspoke]

This is the best comment made here, hands down.

[@changsterville]

Yes, started out in Moob Dlawb clothings. I’m glad you also noticed.

[@jellyfishSurprise]

Ngl, I get emotional every time it gets to that part. First time hit the hardest.

[@xiaanalisaxiong]

Me too that made me all teary because she was willing to put her whole life aside to change herself for his family.

[@chewher4171]

I love the language twist. It begins in "white" and ends with "green." And yet, he isn't coming back. It is sad and tragic. Still it is better to have loved once fully and lost it, than never to have had the chance to love at all. Some seek their whole lives and may never find it.

[@stephanieherr6221]

This song hits every single time. It's such a beautiful song. I am hmoob nstuag and my husband is hmoob dawb. I grew up with mostly friends that speak hmong dawb so I am able to understand both dialects and am so grateful for this. Although our families have always shown us love, you can definitely see and feel the differences. Thank you for writing this.

[@mynyang5730]

I can so relate. Hmoob dawb married to husband hmoob ntsuab.

[@Phihung3d]

Oh. Kuv nyiam ploog heev... Nyiam lub suab seev tau zoo heev... Nyiam qhov hu tas " Tsis nyiam kuv e e e...."_ploog mug ploog los li as.

[@skyh2k]

I love everything about this song, I can have this on repeat. Great voice Sister.

[@chewy52901]

Love this song so much. Dating a hmoob green is not for the weak.

[@BB01138]

I'm white, husband is green. Not a big issue. This only applies mostly to back in the days.

[@Lmuas]

Dayemmmm ! Her vocals are amazing

[@maiceechang9831]

Love this song so much.. reminds me of the marriage I use to hv. The end of the song hits real deep. This song seems to bring out the past I thought was gone and forgotten.

[@kodiakwang1173]

I’m green and my wife is white. She’s been around green families but she doesn’t speak it perfect but I’m still teaching her and she’s doing very good. This song is one of a kind. The memory, the lyrics, the voices and how she seems to carried the emotions with the music like it’s her actual experience, is very moving. As a man even I cried a bit listening to it. The story this song tells of a true type of love from her for her lover even at the end he left and she had accomplished all she can just for him. In Hmong families, even if we married a diff speaking dialect and if they’re ignorant and careless to learn then I guess it’s ok to listen to OG. But if you are seeing or married to one who’s doing everything she can to follow your traditions and your languages, she’s not to be left behind. These girls are one of a kind. Remember guys.

[@kongchan916]

She needs a ❤ button. Love the voice. Wish it showed more of her singing. The expression was lovely... i get that its a storyline. But man shes my fav atm. Keep the music coming.

[@Richardcha2001]

Such a powerful song that brings light to the struggles the Hmong community experience. Thank you for bringing awareness. Growing up and even now, Hmong dawb makes fun of Hmong Nstuab dialect, I’m not sure if it’s true the other way around as I am Hmong dawb. I assume so. You win the best Hmong song of the year and best music video of the year.

[@YourUserNameSucksx10]

That's what I said. If there are hmong music awards... this is number 1 for its genre.

[@YourUserNameSucksx10]

If there are hmong awards for the year. This is song of the year and voice of the year. The way she hits those note... FUGGIN CHILLS

[@mainhiavue7790]

I felt the pain in every line and i had goosebumps throughtout the whole song. I definitely cried. You are so talented Maiv Muas!

[@stephanielor4842]

That was so beautiful. I cried when she was on the bed with all her notes! 😭😭

[@cinflowerm]

My husband is hmoob dawb and I’m moob leeg. Been together for 10 years, married for 9 years. We both understand both dialects and sometimes speak both dialects in our conversations. This song is beautiful and its been on replay ❤

[@NtsaabT]

Same here! I’m hmoob leeg meanwhile my husband is hmoob dawb. I often speak Hmong green to my husband during our daily conversation & my husband actually don’t mind.

[@itskalani2009]

I'm green, my husband white. I speak white to husband/ his side and green to my side 😊

[@mthoj]

I get so emotional listening to this song every time!!! ❤ love it

[@bjjblue]

This song is so creative and amazing. Love the last part where she speaks green. Now next time when I’m at my wife’s green family’s house and we karaoke I’m gonna sing this song 😆

[@vangtunnel]

Just gotta switch the lyrics of nraug hmoob to nkuaj hmoob! 😊

[@jupitersun9]

Love your sweet innocent perspective on one of so many aspects of being Hmong, let alone being a female…& appreciate so much your creative talent in the way of expression. What a creative, beautiful, & powerful song. Love the dialect at the end.

[@priscillaxiong5941]

At first, I thought the lyrics seemed a bit dumb- loving someone because of a different dialect? But the more I listened, the deeper meaning really hit me. Her learning Hmong Green represents her adapting to him and his family, showing the extent of her love and dedication to him. Yet, in the song, she reveals that he’s already moved on to someone else, which makes it clear he never truly loved her. He cared more about others’ opinions than standing up for her or protecting her. In the end, even though she was willing to change and adapt for him, it was never enough.

[@YourUserNameSucksx10]

I call this the silent prejudice of our culture. It's not much surface level but it's there

[@Pkaythao89]

this is one of the best MV.... Sooooo creative

[@DragonPrincessShina]

Fortunately, I can't relate to the pain but I definitely can feel it after listening, well done expressing those emotions with the lyrics and the music, I could shed tears listening even though I've never been in that situation

[@kubhlubkoj]

I'm in the same boat. I'm Hmoob Dawb and my significant other is Hmoob Leeg. We had been married for 25 years. We understood each other very well. I respect and accept the differences of the language.

[@houaxiong7406]

What i would give to listen to this song again for the first time, amazing story, amazing voice. The goosebumps it gave me. Haha

[@saLLy0608]

Aww seeing the acting makes this song more emotional. Keep it up.

[@pbz7455]

This songs going to hit 1 million views by the end of year

[@tshuavkuvlawmxwb]

Amazing and creative music video. Never seen anything like this in the hmong communty before. Great job!

[@thao0153]

Couldn't have done anything better. Amazing! 10 out of 10.🎉

[@julesrockks23]

Everything in this video is so beautifully put together. From the lyrics, the music, vocals, the posture/ position of single & angle of filming. Just stunning. Looking forward to more. Keep it up y’all.

[@cedygnoix]

This song hits me every time. I can feel emotions through your voice. This is super unique and I love it! You did an amazing job with this!❤️

[@jcx321]

This song hits home because my mom is Hmong white and my dad is green. My grandma didn't like my mom for many years even though she speaks both dialects then. Eventually I grew up, married a Hmong white wife as well and it was no longer a big deal. My wife and I have been married 18 years now and she still can't fully speak green to me lol 😂 I'm lucky enough to be able to speak both dialects. Love your song and thank you for this reminder of Hmong history and still a present issue in some families.

[@mckue]

This song made me cry. My father is Hmong Ntsuab. His family treated my mom poorly because she is Hmong Dawb. Because of that, my father's family doesn't recognize us. My aunts & uncle's on my dad's side don't know who i am. Although I am hmong ntsuab, i only know how to speak hmong dawb since we grew up with my mom's side of the family. When my puj (paternal grandmother) got old and went to a nursing home, i would go and visit her. She would refuse to speak to me because she thought I was my mom. It was then i realized how much my father's family hated my mom because of her being hmong dawb and us children had to suffer because of it.

[@PhamalaChang]

😢

[@StellaStudioBangkok]

❤😢

[@jellyfishSurprise]

My heart hurts for you and your parents. I showed my daughter this MV and explained to her that this kind of dialect discrimination within our culture is still very much alive. Thankfully, I feel we've gotten a bit better.

[@Richardcha2001]

This is so cruel and tragic. I am sorry you were born into this world of hate due to who you are. Hmong does not love Hmong. Wondering what Hmong dawb did to Hmong ntsuab? I love you for being who you are

[@tonyyang2084]

😢😢😢

[@maiderlee8537]

I really thought this song was powerful. Some Hmong families aren't accepting to Hmoob Dawb in this generation still, it gives a sense to be open minded so I'm glad this song was made because not every family will be accepting of you that is outside of your control and as little as it seems, there are still people facing these issues in our generation. You are truly an inspiration and this was made perfectly.

[@ReDRuMx96]

Even my 2 year old daughter loves this song. Whenever we put this song on, she gets happy, then puts on a sad face and starts singing 😂

[@janethao1983]

This is a beautiful song!! Awesome job!!

[@sonnyher8653]

love the MV and Anime story telling in your MV...thankyou for blessing us with your beautiful voice and song...may you continue to bless us with beautiful music in near future

[@xiaanalisaxiong]

Never had this kind of love but I can definitely feel the loss and hurt from this song. Made me a teary. Great job.

[@MissVang06]

Sis it's a feel and love you keep in your heart even when your remarried. A women heart is as deep as the blue sea. I was in this shoe I still think of it till now. When I heard this song my heart broke again.

[@levythao19]

This song is amazing!!

[@lengmoua16]

It’s ok sis kuv ma li hlub koj nkauj hmoob ❤

[@koungla]

So heartwrenching! Love it so much!

[@txawjuaheev8053]

Love the lyrics, Love the music, Love the Song, Love the Singer, Love the Artist.....Very unique.

[@harmonize209]

Your voice is so beautiful. love it.

[@nalythao8168]

In my family, I am both leej/green and white and it’s like a big impact. It’s really real but glad that the two dialects are coming together. That’s all that matters. Never experience but felt.

[@AchangGiang-v4l]

Cô hát hay thiệt nè ❤❤

[@Kenshi-Himrua]

Wow! Need a guy version 😮😮😮❤

[@gregher4621]

A real guy version lol

[@MaivMis]

@@gregher4621foreals 😂😂!!!

[@ltatjsallday8709]

Veness Chang

[@lalee2283]

Need a ntxhais hmoob ntshuab one too

[@samsengster]

Saw you on FB… guess I decided to check your KZbin. All I can say is great song and great story.

[@Crimsonthoj]

This song was well executed!! "FIRE" The lyrics, beats, melody, harmony and the transition from white to green at the end!! GOOSEBUMPS!!! Keep the songs coming......

[@HmoobSongs-y6h]

Your voice is truly one of a kind. Please keep more songs coming 🙏

[@HlisnrasHawj]

Khos siab heev li os😢😢

[@kristyl8358]

Love it! Better than expected and well done.

[@เหยงม้งyoutube]

ฉันติดตามคุณเพราะเพลงนี้ คุณทำเพลงออกมาได้ไพรเราะน่าฟังมาก แต่เพลงของคุณทำให้ฉันเศร้ากว่านั้นคือ ฉันเห็นถึงความตั้งใจทุ่มเท่ที่จะเรียนรู้ภาษาม้งเขียว เพื่อคนที่เรารัก สุดท้ายทำได้ แต่เป้าหมายปลายทางความรักนั้นไม่รอเราอีก มันทำให้ฉันได้เรียนรู้ว่า "การเปลี่ยนแปลงตัวเอง มันต้องมีแรงพลักดัน และเป้าหมายที่ชัดเจนมากๆ และระหว่างทางต้องฝึกความสม่ำเสมอซึ่งก็คือวินัย และอีกอย่างที่ได้เรียนรู้จากเพลงคุณคือ อย่าคาดหวังกับใคร เพราะถ้าคาดหวังแล้วผิดหวัง เราก็ต้องยอมรับความรู้สึกผิดหวังนั้นให้ได้แม้มันจะเจ็บปวด เป็นเพลงที่ดีเราจะติดตามผลงานคุณต่อไป

[@hoakim-kw4qr]

Tu siab heev li os

[@_FunctionONE]

Kuv yog ib tus nraug hmoob leeg es tham ib tus nkauj hmoob dlawb. Lawm hnub seb nws pua yuav xyum peb cov lug hmoob leeg/ntsuab le zaaj nkauj nuas o. Txawm yus yog hmoob leeg/ntsuab los yog hmoob dlawb, sib sib hlub nawb.

[@TofuVentures]

SON on 🔥 🔥 🔥 lately with these videographies

[@skv23]

Some talented brothers!

[@CâuSồngA-q9k]

Zoo heev li os Tab sis mloog Tu siab heev li 😭😭😭

[@averiebabyhlub]

Great work!! My heart 😭😭😭 emotions felt in the song... the mv just made the song that much more meaningful ❤

[@xiaspschannel2306]

I love this song ❤️

[@menavue9633]

A very beautiful sad song 🎵. Very beautiful soul voice. Thank you and keep up the great work! ❤

[@nkaujhmoobxwb]

Such a great mv ❤❤so sad yet so beautifully sung with lots of 😢😢emotions 🖤😢😢😢💔😭

[@muaspovyaj653]

Beautiful lyrics are sung with genuine emotions, elevating the song to a whole new level that your audience can also feel and resonate with! It's one of the top Hmong songs of the year! Keep going with your music; we all love you!

[@JohnFreakingPeanut]

Txhob tu sab, koj tus phab ej Hmoob leeg is right here.

[@alichang0028]

Zoo tiag tiag! Amazing job!

[@Alia-ln2dv]

Beautifully written and sung ❤️

[@robot1tom561]

Why haven’t I heard about this Hmong singer. Her voice is so beautiful 😢

[@fuechiyang3666]

It's absolutely a beautiful song. You sang it so beautifully with such emotion. Great job!

[@DavidThao98]

Kuv hlub koj os Nkauj hmoob ntsuab ❤😂 In Vietnam

[@TofuVentures]

I can see you and SuddenRush collabing on this song together

[@oneandonlybrielle6079]

No..... it will be too powerful and much more hurtful😢😢😢😢

[@uanejtsaug]

your lyrics told a story and the compassion in your voice showed us the emotions so well that even before the anime was released, many of us can already visualize the sincere love portrayed and the depth of pain displayed. can't wait for your next song/project.

[@gnavlove]

This song has been on repeat. Hits 🏹💛home, but I'm glad my husband and i stuck through it all.

[@mx8112]

Such a beautiful voice and song! Gosh those words hurt so much!!!!

[@SompongChana-co6xs]

Good song ❤❤❤❤

[@OpPo-ms5of]

Zoo heev li os tu siab heev 😢

[@xaothao1352]

The guitar solo hits so hard 3:00

[@AsuiMobile-cu9gy]

Hlub nkauj hmoob dlawb 😢❤

[@this1duDe]

Damn, I thought Hmong Leeg lyrics at the end was bomb but Hmong Leeg outfit sealed the deal!!! Wow, just WOW!!!!!!!!!!

[@pengxuely]

Thanks for this song beautiful sad song.

[@firefly2375]

I can’t wait to hear and see more songs from you ❤

[@bboyshinny]

I want to hear a Green version. This is soo Goood!

[@xiaanalisaxiong]

I think that will be a great idea singing green and the last part being Hmong and remembering she still able to keep both languages.

[@phumua8184]

Hay lắm chị ơi

[@skv23]

Catchiest song of the year!

[@jamesvang4392]

Came back just to listen to that guitar solo part. That guitarist knocked it out the part just sayin. 👌

[@klxserenity90]

Its cute and it's different, but would've loved to see a video that wasn't mostly animation. ❤

[@muajhmoo6591]

The best of Hmong song I love this song and Mv and Maiv muas acting Great job

[@ChristoMoua]

I'm hmoob dawb and my husband is hmoob leeg. I'm glad our dialects was never an issue like some love stories in the past. He only speaks green to me and I've learned to mix my dialects between the two after 15 years of being together. We have two beautiful little girls, so I definitely try to speak more green to them.

[@Alicia-t3k]

A song I can relate to. Love this song

[@EKRENTERTAINMENT]

Wow. Great job to you and your team.

[@CongHangthi-ry1zt]

Hu Zoo heev li ❤❤kuv nyiam heev❤❤

[@tangmaychanel3899]

ชอบเพลงนี้มากเลย เพลงเท่มากครับ ขอบคุณที่มีเพลงนี้ พรุ่งนี้ผมจะไปเปิดให้เพื่อนๆฟัง

[@thaokhang08]

The ending wow, nice work

[@RikiXiongnu187]

So sad... i could relate to this song. It's such a beautiful song with Amazing vocals and animation

[@wutt2004]

Kuv nyiam qhov video graphics heev li os❤

[@hliyang81]

This is a very beautiful song. It made me teary eyed. 🥺

[@Vwj-N10k]

I can’t wait ❤ I love ur song - Kuv hlub koj cov nkauj 💖💗

[@mikeyvaj]

I'm ready to see you perform this live!!!

[@niamvamvue9806]

Cas tu siab ua luaj li os! Kho siab z xwb! Hu ib zaj rau cov ntseeg kev cai tshiab thiab cov tseem coj kev cai qub. 😭😭😭😭