“Childhood Memories” by Levi Sap Nei Thang Feels Like Flipping Through Old Photos
How do you hear music soo good that you begin to live like the artist and instantly become their fan. Sometimes music just wants to speak and on this album, music spoke. Cos tell me how you take us back to our childhood and let us relive every moment from that time to now. I must say Levi Sap Nei Thang started 2026 with a serious trip down memory lane. Her new album, “Childhood Memories“, dropped on New Year’s Day, and it is basically a musical scrapbook. It has 15 tracks that talk about her parents, her small-town roots, and all the weird and wonderful things that happen when you’re growing up.
It’s a perfect album for January. While everyone else is busy making gym resolutions they won’t keep, Levi is looking back at where she came from to figure out where she’s going.
Now let’s take a look at the stories she tells:
The album kicks off with “Born in September“. On this track Levi explains that she was born during a storm, which is a pretty dramatic way to enter the world. It sets the tone that she was born to be tough, in a world where there’s no soft spot for soft people, we would all like to be born in September. Then comes “Seer”, a song about being a super sensitive kid who felt everything a little too deeply. I mean some of us have been there, remember those times where if you were the kid who cried at movies or got overwhelmed by loud noises, this one will hit home.
Man, the memories these first two songs triggers alone is enough to let you wanna keep going and feel every bit of the album. What I love about the album is the choice of genre in here, I mean nothing hits home like Americana and country roots. Those strings, those beats and chords just strikes your memories and let’s you miss all those moments.
In “My Name“, she talks about the pressure and pride of carrying her grandfather’s legacy. Yeah if you ever been in a more cultural home, you feel this weight too, and then those country elements just adds more juice to the song. It’s followed by “I Was The Girl“, which is a funny and honest track. Apparently, her family really wanted a son, so she just became a “tomboy” who loved sports and the outdoors instead of whatever girls were “supposed” to do back then.
“Papa” is a big, thankful shout-out to her dad for working his tail off to give her a better life. Not many Dad’s gets their praises but in here, she shows how grateful she’s to the dad. Imagine those moments where your dad would just carry you and call you her girl, who won’t miss such moments.
Skipping to “Radio”, she talks about going from a kid listening to the airwaves to actually being a broadcaster. It’s a cool “full circle” moment. Well there’s a hidden gem of a track in there before Radio , just open the volume and enjoy that song as much as you can. Cos all the fun as a child is in there. “Childhood Sunday” and Secret Farm Trip” are all about that village life—church, family, and sneaking off for adventures you weren’t supposed to have.
Things get a bit more specific with “Fishing Trip“, where she remembers cooking river crabs with her dad. It’s a bittersweet one because those days are long gone. “Farmers” is about her childhood obsession with the people working the mountains, and she reveals that she actually grew up to drive a tractor herself. Talk about manifest destiny!
“Gum & Sweet” is a cute story about trading chewing gum for grass buds and corn, which is the kind of deal only a kid would think is fair. “Helicopter” shows how a scary childhood illness led to a dream of flying, and “Oil Lamp” tells the story of studying by a tiny flame in a remote mountain cabin. It’s pretty wild to hear that those struggles led her to a successful career in the oil and gas industry later.
The album ends on a brave note with “I Was Bullied”. It’s a true story about people trying to scare her or blackmail her, even as an adult, and her basically telling them to get lost. It’s a strong way to finish a very personal record.
Well Levi Sap Nei Thang doesn’t use a bunch of fancy metaphors. She just tells you what happened and how it felt. If you’ve ever missed your hometown or wondered how you became the person you are today, this album “Childhood Memories” is a great companion for a quiet afternoon.
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