The song I chose is called, “If You’re Gonna Leave, Please Let Me Know”. I found it on YouTube under a playlist of Thai country songs. When I listen to music, I normally listen to either country or pop music, so finding Thai country music was very exciting. I picked this song because I enjoyed the lyrics, as they were translated into English in the video description. The lyrics make it seem like a song about love, which is the main theme of a lot of songs I listen to on a daily basis, so I felt like I could connect with this song. This song also grabbed my attention because of the beautiful soft voice of the female singer. By analyzing the lyrics and title, as well as hearing the pain and sadness in the singer’s voice, you can tell that this is a sad love song. For example, the lyrics say, “You’re still with me, but you’re so distant. It’s been really different…” I feel like this is similar to lyrics and song themes in Western music today as well. I also enjoyed the guitar in this song and what sounded like a harmonica and possibly a violin. The overall beat of the song is slower. However, the beat does become more energetic during the chorus when the guitar picks up and then gets slower again during the verses.

If You’re Gonna Leave, Please Let Me Know. – Tai Orathai【LYRIC VIDEO】 – YouTube