The Story Behind "lappaw" came from the two yogad folk songs "yu lappaw" which means (the flower) and "yu taddan" which means (the advice). The story focuses about a young and beautiful woman named Marikit. She is a beautiful and a woman who loves her partner very much.
Her lover treats her well, takes care of her like the most beautiful flower that is given attention and loved to bloom. But not all love stories have a happy ending, do you all agree? Yes of course. Marikit's lover met another woman who was more beautiful than Marikit and fell in love with the other woman. And that was the reason why Marikit created a very tragic story and was left alone in the darkness.
Marikit's heart was broken because of her lover's mistake. She fell into a deep wound and she couldn't bear it any longer because of the extreme pain of the wound caused by her lover. She took her own life by hanging herself under a tree with a rope even though she knew she was pregnant. So since then, Marikit's soul has not been quiet. She appears when a young woman is hurt and deceived by their unfaithful lovers. And the yogad believe that if the petals of a flower fall , it means that Marikit is nearby.
Now she is known as a ghost - but not a scary one. She is also considered a protector. She punishes men who betray their loved ones. For many, the story behind Marikit is a symbol of justice for women who are ruined because of the wrong choice of their loved ones.
The second song is entitled "yu taddan" which means the advice. In this song, the woman advises her friends and says to be careful of those who are allowed to be lovers, get to know them well before giving a sweet yes and becoming a boyfriend, a man who is only good at flirting but after a long time, you will only see his true colors and character.