band ra jan wan pen
Carabao
Band of the Brave
On a night with a bright full moon,
The rain drizzles, cooling the battlefield of war.
With a leader named Chan, fierce and renowned,
Gathering folks to reclaim their freedom.
Inviting the monk Tham Chot,
Leaving the temple as a symbol of hope and strength.
Hoping to confront the Burmese army,
Who oppress and kill innocent girls.
In Bang Rajan, they unite as one,
With each other as their refuge, brave fighters of Singha.
Seven times they battled the Burmese, knocking them down,
Bang Rajan is truly skilled, so they must shoot with guns.
They fire the big guns, boom and bang,
Thai guns break, leaving only the handles,
Because they were just cast the day before yesterday,
And Krung Si wouldn’t let them borrow guns,
So they couldn’t stand firm to defend Bang Rajan.
Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan,
Couldn’t hold out until the full moon of December.
Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan,
Couldn’t hold out until the full moon of December.
Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan,
Couldn’t hold out until the full moon of December.
Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan,
Couldn’t hold out until the full moon of December.
For my friends, I’ll fight to the last breath,
For my wife and kids, I’ll fight with all my heart,
For my brothers, I’ll fight with all my strength,
For my homeland, I’ll fight until the last drop of blood.
In the year of the dog, on the seventh month, the battle ends,
Deep in my heart, even if I die, I won’t regret it.
Born to fight, upholding the dignity of a man,
Even if I can’t protect this land of Thailand.
Eight months later, it’s even more tragic,
When the cold winds die down, Thailand loses Krung Si.
Ayutthaya, the capital,
In this battle, there’s a lesson to be learned.
Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan,
Couldn’t hold out until the full moon of December.
Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan,
Couldn’t hold out until the full moon of December.
Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan,
Couldn’t hold out until the full moon of December.
Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan, Bang Rajan,
Couldn’t hold out until the full moon of December.
