Two videos on YouTube released in Autumn 2018, "Yuve Yuve Yu - 28 September" and "Wolf Totem - 16 November", had together garnered over 100 million views by November 2020. On 11 April 2019, "Wolf Totem" reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hard Rock Digital Song Sales, making The Hu the first Mongolian musical act to top a Billboard chart. In addition, "Yuve Yuve Yu" reached No. 7 on the same chart while "Wolf Totem" debuted at No. 22 on Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart.[1]
On 17 May 2019, The Hu met Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga, who congratulated the band for their accomplishments in promoting the country.[6]
On 6 June 2019, the band released the lyric video for their third single "Shoog Shoog".[7] In June and July 2019, they performed twenty-three concerts in twelve European countries. The band released the music video for their fourth single "The Great Chinggis Khaan" on 23 August 2019.[8]
The Hu released its first album on 13 September 2019. The album's title is The Gereg,[9] which is the term used for a diplomatic passport from the time of Genghis Khan. The Gereg was internationally released under Eleven Seven Records.[10] The band embarked on their first North American tour from September 2019 through December 2019. On October 4, the band released a new version of "Yuve Yuve Yu", featuring new vocals by Danny Case of From Ashes to New.[11] In November, their song "Black Thunder"/"Sugaan Essena" was featured in the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.[12] On 13 December, the band released a remix of "Wolf Totem", featuring Papa Roach lead vocalist Jacoby Shaddix.[13] This version will be featured in the upcoming horror film The Retaliators.[14] On 1 May 2020, a remix of "Song of Women" featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm was released online.[15]
On 27 November 2019, The Hu were awarded the highest state award for Mongolia, the Order of Genghis Khan, for promoting Mongolian culture around the world.[16]
On 28 June 2020, The Hu uploaded their COVID-19 relief effort fundraising concert on YouTube. In an interview before the concert, the band stated they plan to release their second album in 2021.
Shireg Shireg
The Hu Lyrics
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Please, remember the kindness of your old and grey father
Ride on the slope of the blue fold mountains
Please, remember the compassion of your old and caring mother
Shireg shireg
Shireg shireg
Make friends with good people who you ride in the horde
Feed your bow and arrow with the wind
Abide by your moon sword as you sleep
Have the intuition to see the evil
Have the strength to endure barriers
Shireg shireg
Shireg shireg
We kiss your right cheek as we say farewell
We'll kiss the left one when you return
Farewell, your elderly father and mother will be waiting for you at home
Shireg shireg
Shireg Shireg
The lyrics of The Hu's song Shireg Shireg convey the vocalization of advice from a parent to their child who is about to embark on a journey. The first stanza urges the child to take care of their trusted horse, a symbol of their companion, and to remember the kindness and compassion of their elders. The image of watering the horse with a piebald mane without a gag-bit represents the need to treat one's companion with care and respect, not subjecting it to unnecessary pain.
The second stanza offers more concrete advice on dealing with challenges away from home, such as making genuine friends and being prepared to face evil and endure barriers. The moon sword, a symbol of the child's readiness to fight, is also mentioned here. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Shireg Shireg," means "go forward" in Mongolian, emphasising the need to continue on the journey and overcome obstacles.
The last stanza is a touching farewell from the parents, who kiss their child's right cheek as a blessing and promise to kiss their left when they return. The child is reminded that their parents will be waiting for them at home, underscoring the love they bear for their child.
Overall, the song is a triumphant tribute to the adventurous spirit of the Mongol people and the wisdom they have gained from centuries of travelling across vast landscapes.
Line by Line Meaning
Water your red horse with piebald mane without the gag-bit
Care for your horse with the spotted coat and feed it without using a bit to show kindness and compassion.
Please, remember the kindness of your old and grey father
Recall the kindness your father has shown you, even as he ages and becomes gray-haired.
Ride on the slope of the blue fold mountains
Travel on the mountains with the winding slopes of blue folds.
Please, remember the compassion of your old and caring mother
Keep in mind the love and concern shown by your mother, who is now old but still cares for you.
Take care of your loyal steed when you travel in foreign lands
Be attentive to the needs of your faithful horse when you journey in unknown territories.
Make friends with good people who you ride in the horde
Associate with trustworthy and honest people as you ride together in the horde.
Feed your bow and arrow with the wind
Direct your bow and arrows with the flow of the wind to achieve accuracy and success.
Abide by your moon sword as you sleep
Keep your moon sword close to you as you sleep, and follow its principles even in your dreams.
Have the intuition to see the evil
Develop the perception to recognize evil and intuitively respond to it.
Have the strength to endure barriers
Cultivate the strength to overcome obstacles and barriers in your path.
We kiss your right cheek as we say farewell
We bid you farewell with a kiss on your right cheek as a sign of respect and honor.
We'll kiss the left one when you return
We will welcome you back with a kiss on your left cheek, when you come back to us.
Farewell, your elderly father and mother will be waiting for you at home
Goodbye, your old parents will be eagerly waiting for your return, safe and sound.
Shireg shireg
A call to action or a rallying cry for the listeners.
Shireg shireg
A repetition of the call to action or rallying cry.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DASHDONDOG BAYARMAGNAI, ENKHSAIKHAN BATJARGAL, GALBADRAKH TSENDBAATAR, NYAMJANTSAN GALSANJAMTS, TEMUULEN NARANBAATAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RavenHarte
So everyone has them, here is one English translation of this most amazing song:
Water your red horse with piebald mane without the gag-bit
Please, remember the kindness of your old and grey father
Ride on the slope of the blue fold mountains
Please, remember the compassion of your old and caring mother
Shireg shireg
Shireg shireg
Take care of your loyal steed when you travel in foreign lands
Make friends with good people who you ride in the horde
Feed your bow and arrow with the wind
Abide by your moon sword as you sleep
Have the intuition to see the evil
Have the strength to endure barriers
Shireg shireg
Shireg shireg
We kiss your right cheek as we say farewell
We'll kiss the left one when you return
Farewell, your elderly father and mother will be waiting for you at home
Shireg shireg
Shireg Shireg
@MyouKyuubi
You know, when i first heard this tune, i thought this tune was beautiful, because it reminded me of travelling on horseback across the country, being true to myself and remembering where i come from.
Looking up the lyrics, i was amazed that's actually what the song was about... Remembering who you are and where you come from, as you travel the world.
This is great song, because it transcends language, which is what music is supposed to do... I don't know a word of mongolian, and yet somehow still managed to accurately determine the meaning of the song, based purely on the feeling the song inspires in me.
What an amazing tune, easily a lifelong favourite. :)
@turboldzorigt9512
Water your red horse with piebald mane without the gag-bit
Please, remember the kindness of your old and grey father
Ride on the slope of the blue fold mountains
Please, remember the compassion of your old and caring mother
Shireg shireg
Shireg shireg
Take care of your loyal steed when you travel in foreign lands
Make friends with good people who you ride in the horde
Feed your bow and arrow with the wind
Abide by your moon sword as you sleep
Have the intuition to see the evil
Have the strength to endure barriers
Shireg shireg
Shireg shireg
We kiss your right cheek as we say farewell
We'll kiss the left one when you return
Farewell, your elderly father and mother will be waiting for you at home
Shireg shireg
Shireg Shireg
@turboldzorigt9512
Enjoy the lyrics!
Water your red horse with piebald mane without the gag-bit
Please, remember the kindness of your old and grey father
Ride on the slope of the blue fold mountains
Please, remember the compassion of your old and caring mother
Shireg shireg
Shireg shireg
Take care of your loyal steed when you travel in foreign lands
Make friends with good people who you ride in the horde
Feed your bow and arrow with the wind
Abide by your moon sword as you sleep
Have the intuition to see the evil
Have the strength to endure barriers
Shireg shireg
Shireg shireg
We kiss your right cheek as we say farewell
We'll kiss the left one when you return
Farewell, your elderly father and mother will be waiting for you at home
Shireg shireg
Shireg Shireg
@HunnuRock
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@turmunhkganba1705
Save the Mongolian language in Southern Mongolia!
@lyvaellaevans
I'm an American, a bit past 50 years old. I typically listen to rock, pop, etc. Depends on my mood and the beat. My nephew came over one day and says "This is different, but I think you might like it." He has me watch/listen to one of your videos. I fell in love. I can't speak, read or understand the language, but the music touches me every time, every song. Please include subtitles on each one. Being able to understand the words makes the experience even more powerful. Your sound, your talent, the beauty of your videos … all amazing. Thank you.
@capismama2922
Same here. And this was never "my" sort of music....but these guys have SOMETHING that reached right off the internet and caught me by the soul. Translations would be great. Every song I have found translations for have been WONDERFUL with meaning. For this song....that gentle, underlying melody that contradicts with the force of the vocals....YES. A million times over.
@ronarnold3977
Mid-50's. There's something here in their songs that speaks to an older part of me. Like when I tune my guitar to open C . . . there's something ancient about it that resonates . . . .
@capismama2922
@GoFuck Yourself I've listened to Asian pop/ rock for about 30 years. Actually longer, if you consider I loved 'Sukiyaki' by Kyu Sakamoto, way back when it was being played on the radio. I listened mostly Japanese, Korean and Chinese. Found out the pop music from Kazakhstan sounded pretty good, so Mongolia was a natural progression for me. I was never much of a "metal head" but there are those songs that get through, onto my "Like" list...HOWEVER...these guys just stormed in and I got caught. Happy to surrender to the spell of their music.
@vinagerie427
My sentiments, exactly! Thank you, HU, for sharing your Beauty of Sound...Blessings to Continuance.
@Spellogist
My story of finding them (as well as age and musical preferences) is very similar. Every song of theirs I have heard stirs something in me. I havent purchased an album in years with Pandora, Spotify, and Amazon music ... but this ?!? This I bought.
@okinamshet
i can listen to this all day
@mikeserot1410
I used to play this for my older niece when she was an infant and she'd fall asleep to it. This is such a beautiful song when you look up the translated lyrics. One of my favorite songs ever.