This song has been particularly popular among us here North of Philippines because the band hailed from Baguio City. It is the Summer Capital of the country. 

I love Baguio City. I came to have a deepend relationship with the City since my siblings and I attended college in Baguio. I also love the people there, fondly called especially the native "Igorots" who lived a simple life.

The City of Baguio is a Highly Urbanized City (HUC) which means that they have political independence from the Province of Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region, to which they are geographically located. 

I should say some people in the Cordilleras have been clamoring for an Autonomous Region like that of the Bangsa Moro Autonomous Region of muslim Mindanao.

It may seem that they are "Thirsty" from such independence but only a majority vote towards that end could prove this claim.

Like they are "thirsty" from autonomy/independence at some sense, each of us, individually, are also "thirsty" for friendship, recognition, affirmation, affection and almost everything that is out there.

I also found out from Wikipedia that the main vocalist is named Dilaw Obero so probably the story behind the name of the band DILAW.

However, in one It's Showtime Online U interview, the band jokingly mentioned that the band was named Dilaw because the band name "Guns n Roses" was already taken. Well, I just like the whole band thing most especially their name because dilaw means yellow and that is my favorite color, not necessarily politically motivated though. 

So here is my own version of the songs translation:

Lyrics and translation of the song

Uhaw (Thirsty) sung by Dilaw (Yellow)

Sabik nang mahalikan, mayakap ka't masayaw sa ulan (Eager to kiss, hug and dance with you under the rain)

Ang mundo'y gagaan (my world will become lighter)
Mundo ko'y gagaan (world will be lighten)
Maligaw man ng landas ay [(I) may lose my way)]
Hahanapin ang kalsada patungo sa 'yo [(I will) find the road towards you]

Ikaw ang daan (You are the way)
Dumilim man ang paligid (The surroundings may get dark)
Ay ikaw pa rin ang ilaw ko (Yet you will still be my light)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Bakit uhaw sa 'yong sayaw? [(Why (Am I) thirsty for your dance)]
Bakit ikaw? (Why you?)
'Di bibitaw, sa 'yong sa 'yo (I won't let go, I'm all yours)

Laging ikaw (Always you)
Ako'y giniginaw, halika rito (I fell cold, come over here)
Dito ka lang sa tabi ko (Stay beside me)
Mananatiling uhaw, uhaw, uhaw (I will remain thirsty, thirsty, thirsty)

Hindi na mapakali (I feel uneasy)
Puso'y nagmamadaling lambingin at suyuin ka (Heart's in a hurry caress and coax you)
Oh, aking giliw, ako'y iyo (O my dear, I am yours)
Kahit pa matalisod, mapagod at bumigay ang tuhod (I may trip, get tired and knees get weak)
'Di ako hihinto (I will not stop)
Ikaw aking dulo (You are my ending)

Mawala man ang anino ko (My shadow may disappear)
Nandito ka, oh, ilaw ko (You are here, oh my light)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh

Bakit uhaw sa 'yong sayaw? [(Why (Am I) thirsty for your dance)]
Bakit ikaw? (Why you?)
'Di bibitaw, sa 'yong sa 'yo (I won't let go, I'm all yours)

Laging ikaw (Always you)
Ako'y giniginaw, halika rito (I fell cold, come over here)
Dito ka lang sa tabi ko (Stay beside me)

Mananatiling uhaw, uhaw, uhaw (I will remain thirsty, thirsty, thirsty)

Nauuhaw, naliligaw, nanliligaw, humihiyaw (Thirsty, lost, courting, screaming)
Nalulunod sa kada taludtod ng pagkatao mo (Drowning with every verse of your personality)
Nakakatulalang tula, bawat bigkas ng labi mo (Mesmerizing poem, every utterance from your lips)
Nauuhaw, sumisigaw (Thirsty, screaming/shouting)

Bakit uhaw sa 'yong sayaw? [(Why (Am I) thirsty for your dance)]
Bakit ikaw? (Why you?)
'Di bibitaw, sa 'yong sa 'yo (I won't let go, I'm all yours)

Laging ikaw (Always you)
Ako'y giniginaw, halika rito (I fell cold, come over here)
Dito ka lang sa tabi ko (Stay beside me)
Mananatiling uhaw, uhaw, uhaw (I will remain thirsty, thirsty, thirsty)

Lyrics courtesy of Musixmatch.com

When I heard this song being interpreted by Ms. Regine Velasquez-Alcasid over Wish 107.5, it sounded familiar. I already know the lyrics. Perhaps this is a revival song. 

Searching through Google, I discovered it was a song composed by the famous musician in the Philippines, Mr. Ryan Cayabyab. Nonoy Zuniga sang it for him. I know Ryan Cayabyab is called "Maestro" and now I am wondering if they have produced a musical together called "The Maestro and the Songbird". I believe it would be an interesting collaboration.

However, everyone is aging. I remember one concert of Regine Velasquez when her voice cracked and ended up discontinuing the concert. In returns, she produced a concert free of charge especially to those who paid for that original concert. I believe that was a very honorable gesture, especially coming from one of the best Filipino singers out there. 

She is not called "Asia's Songbird" for nothing.

Well, I am writing this blog post for my Babe whose favorite singer is no less than Regine Velasquez. We watched her concert one time and I know she loved it. And this song is just fitting for me to express my emotions for my Babe. 

I just love this song and I want to sing this for her but aging does not spare me. My voice cracks a lot nowadays. So let us together enjoy this song through Youtube and I translated the lyrics for you.

Enjoy!

ARAW, GABI 

Lyrics translated

Di biro ang sumulat ng awitin para sayo (It is not a joke to write a song for you)
Para akong isang sirang ulong hilo't lito (I am like crazy, dizzy and confused)
Sa akin pang minanang piyano (From the piano that I inherited)
Tikladoy pilit nilaro (I played with the keys)
Baka sakaling merong tono (In case there is a tune)
Bigla na lang umusbong (That would suddenly pop up)

Tungkol saan naman kayang awiting para sayo (What song should be for you?)
Di biro ang gawing sukat ang titik sa tono (It is not a joke to measure lyrics with tune)

Sampu man aking diksyonaryo (I may have ten different dictionaries)
Kung man tugma'y di wasto (If the measure is incorrect)
Bastat isipin di magbabago damdamin ko sayo (Just remember that my feelings for your won't change)

Araw-gabi (day, night)
Nasa isip ka (You are on my mind)
Napapanagip ka (I dream of you)
Kahit san man magpunta (Everywhere I go)
Araw-gabi (day, night)
Nalalasing sa tuwa (drungk with joy)
Kapag kapiling ka (When we are together)
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa (day, night, the two of us)

Biruin mong nasabi ko (Would you believe I uttered)
Ang nais kong ipahatid (What I want to let you know)
Dapat mo lamang mabatid (You should just know)
Laman nitong dibdib (The contents of my chest)
Tila sampung daang awitin ang natapos kong likhain (It's like I've finished creating ten hundred songs)
Ito ang tunay na damdamin tanggapin at dinggin (This is the real feeling, accept and receive)

Araw-gabi (day, night)
Nasa isip ka (You are on my mind)
Napapanagip ka (I dream of you)
Kahit san man magpunta (Everywhere I go)
Araw-gabi (day, night)
Nalalasing sa tuwa (drungk with joy)
Kapag kapiling ka (When we are together)
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa (day, night, the two of us)
Araw-gabi tayong dalawa (day, night, the two of us)

This song of DJ Alvaro is one of its kind detailing what this girl likes in a boy. 

She is not looking for a kind person but she has specific requirements from him. 

This song came out when girls in my college days were crazy about tall, young, handsome and rich kind of a guy. SO naturally, when I encountered the title of this song, I thought the singer would end up saying those qualities from a guy. I was mistaken. The singer was not looking for a preacher, a rich kids not even those qualities I mentioned. 

The singer was looking for an adventurous guy instead. Somebody who doesn't have to be handsome, nor intelligent, nor a gentleman or just a home-buddy.

She searches for someone who is reasonable. He may not be extremely kind as long as he is gentleman, with a touch of rudeness. He may kick somebody's butt as long as he is justified, like he was defending a loved one or somebody weak.

I enjoyed listening to this song although I have to see yet a guy who is like that. I know someone who drinks although not a drunkard but he refuses to throw a feast. He chooses to keep out of trouble.

Well, I guess I am just intrigued of that kind of guy. 

I am sharing my translation of this song so you could let me know what is your take on the singers choice of a guy. What about you, who is your type of a guy?

Lyrics and translation of the song inside parenthesis:

Ang Tipo Kong Lalaki (My type/kind of Guy)

Kahit hindi gwapo (Eventhough he is not handsome)
Kahit na 'di matalino (Eventhough he is not intelligent)
Basta't siya ay may puso (As long as he has a heart)
Siya pa rin ay gugustuhin ko (I will still like him)

Hindi kinakailangang (He doesn't need)
Masunurin sa magulang (To be obedient to his parents)
Basta't siya ay magalang (As long as he is respectful)
At mapagkakatiwalaan (And trustworthy)

Kahit hindi gwapo (Eventhough he is not handsome)
Kahit na 'di matalino (Eventhough he is not intelligent)
Basta't siya ay may puso (As long as he has a heart)
Siya pa rin ay gugustuhin ko (I will still like him)

Umiinom man ng marami (He may drink a lot)
Kahit na ba balde-balde (Even bucket's full)
Basta't hindi lassenggo (As long as he is not drunk)
Umiinom pero 'di lassenggo (He drinks but not a drunkard)

Kahit hindi gwapo (Eventhough he is not handsome)
Kahit na 'di matalino (Eventhough he is not intelligent)
Basta't siya ay may puso (As long as he has a heart)
Siya pa rin ay gugustuhin ko (I will still like him)

Manuntok man ng tao (He may punch somebody)
Basta ba nasa katwiran ito (As long as he is justified)
Manapak man ng gago (He may hurt a fool)
Basta't hindi ba basagulero (As long as he is not troublesome)

Kahit hindi gwapo (Eventhough he is not handsome)
Kahit na 'di matalino (Eventhough he is not intelligent)
Basta't siya ay may puso (As long as he has a heart)
Siya pa rin ay gugustuhin ko (I will still like him)

Ayaw ko sa sobrang maginoo (I don't want him to be extremely gentleman)
Dahil baka ako ay mabato (Because I might get bored)
Ang tipo kong lalake (My type of a guy)
Ang tipo kong lalake (My type of a guy)
Ang tipo kong lalake medyo bastos (My type of a guy is somewhat rude)
Maginoo pero medyo bastos (Gentleman but somewhat rude)
Maginoo pero medyo bastos (Gentleman but somewhat rude)
Maginoo pero medyo bastos (Gentleman but somewhat rude)
Maginoo pero medyo bastos (Gentleman but somewhat rude)

LyricFind

This one song was composed by an artist which is now being used as the campaign theme for a presidential candidate Leni Robredo. She is currently the Vice President of the country and she is one notch away from the presidential seat.

It is so Pilipino when one volunteers for the cause of another person. I cannot help but remember the Bayanihan scene where fellow Pilipinos carry a hut of their neighbor. The picture below is my childhood memory of the word Bayanihan which means A spirit of civic unity and cooperation among Filipinos according to Oxford dictionary.

On Monday, May 9, 2022, around 50 million Filipinos will go out and cast their vote for their national and local leaders. May the Spirit of the Almighty Being be upon the present and future of the country.

Here is my translation for the song:

Rosas (is rose in English but it is also used as in the color pink, which is the campaign color of the Vice President)

Wag kang mabahala (Do not worry)
Ikaw ay mahalaga (You are important)
Hindi kita pababayaan (I will not leave you)

Hindi ka naiiba (You are not different)
At sana'y paniwalaan (And I hope you will believe)
Na pipiliin ka araw-araw (That I will choose you everyday)

At alam ko ang aking kaya, alam ko ang hindi (And I know what I can, I know what I don't)
Alam ko ang kailangan upang makapagsilbi (I know your needs so I can serve)
Hangga't may kabutihan, hangga't may pag-ibig (As long as there is kindness, as long as there is love)
Liwanag ang mananaig (The light will prevail)

At hindi ko maipapangako (And I cannot promise)
Ang kulay rosas na mundo para sa 'yo (A pink world for you)
At hindi ko maiilawan ang lahat ng anino (And I cannot light all shadows)
Pero sisikapin ko (But I will exert effort)
At hindi ako magpapahinga (And I will not rest)
Hangga't hindi mo pa magawang muling ipagmalaki (Until you can be proud again)
Na ika'y isang Pilipino (That you are Pilipino)

'Wag kang matatakot (Do not be afraid)
May kasangga ka sa laban na ito (You got company in this fight)
Sabay nating gisingin ang nasyon (Together let us wake this nation up)

At alam ko ang aking kaya, alam ko ang hindi (And I know what I can, I know what I don't)
Alam ko ang kailangan upang makapagsilbi (I know your needs so I can serve)
Hangga't may kabutihan, hangga't may pag-ibig (As long as there is kindness, as long as there is love)
Liwanag ang mananaig (The light will prevail)

At hindi ko maipapangako (And I cannot promise)

Ang kulay rosas na mundo para sa 'yo (A pink world for you)
At hindi ko maiilawan ang lahat ng anino (And I cannot light all shadows)
Pero sisikapin ko (But I will exert effort)
At hindi ako magpapahinga (And I will not rest)
Hangga't hindi mo pa magawang muling ipagmalaki (Until you can be proud again)

Pilipinong may pusong sagutin ang tugon (Pilipino who has heart to answer replies)

Pilipinong may tapang na muling bumangon (Pilipino who has courage to rise again)
Pilipinong buo ang paninindigan (Pilipino who has undivided stand)
Alam ang tama at totoo (Who knows right and truth)
Samahan mo ako (Accompany me)

At hindi ko maipapangako (And I cannot promise)

Ang kulay rosas na mundo para sa 'yo (A pink world for you)
At hindi ko maiilawan ang lahat ng anino (And I cannot light all shadows)
Pero sisikapin ko (But I will exert effort)
At hindi ako magpapahinga (And I will not rest)

Hangga't hindi mo pa magawang muling ipagmalaki  na ika'y isang..(Until you can be proud again that you are)

Matatag at matapang (Stable and brave)

At mabuti at mapagmahal na (and kind and loving)
Pilipino
Pilipino
Pilipino

https://www.musixmatch.com/

This is one of the songs my son likes singing. He was 8 years old when he was forced to sing on videoke. That is our past time in our family anyway. I really do not expect that he can finish an entire song but I believe my sister could always inspire him (or force him) to sing.

My sister sent the video to me and I was so proud of my boy because he can express himself through a song. I am proud of him not just he tries hard to achieve something out of his own volition. I am also proud that he knows the reality of our society. 

When he was 6 years old, he drew a big house on his notebook. It was a two-storey house and I asked him "Why so big?", sine there was just the two of us. And he responded, we will live with the children whose parents died or who were left by their mothers. His explanation touched my heart. He already has a plan on how to help the orphans.

Well, the title of the song is Kathang Isip which means Imagination or creative imaginations.

My son expressed his creativity through his song and his drawing and he is able to make a plan from his mind. 

Cheers to creative minds! Cheers to children who knows the reality around and they want to do something about it.  Cheers to those who love the children, especially the orphans!

Cheers to those who walked away as the song wants to tell us.

Read on.

This is my translation of the song:    

KATHANG ISIP (Imagination)

by Ben&Ben

Diba nga ito ang iyong gusto? (Isn't this what you want?)
O, ito'y lilisan na ako (Oh here, I'm leaving)
Mga alaala'y ibabaon (All memories be buried)
Kalakip ang tamis ng kahapon (Enclosed with the sweetness of yesterday)

Mga gabing di namamalayang (Those unnoticed nights)
Oras ay lumilipad (Time is flying)
Mga sandaling lumalayag kung (Those moments of sailing)
San man tayo mapadpad (Wherever it leads us)

Bawat kilig na nadarama (Every thrill I feel)
Sa tuwing hawak ang 'yong kamay (Everytime I hold your hand)
Ito'y maling akala (This is a mistake)
Isang malaking sablay (One great failure)
Pasensya ka na (Apologies)
Sa mga kathang isip kong ito (To all my imaginations/fictions)
Wari'y dala lang ng pagmamahal sa iyo (Perhaps caused by my love for you)
Ako'y gigising na (I am waking up)

Sa panaginip kong ito (From this dream of mine)
At sa wakas ay kusang lalayo sa iyo (To voluntarily walk away from you)

Gaano kabilis nag simula (Our speedy beginning)
Gano'n katulin nawala (is as fast it was gone)
Maaari ba tayong bumalik sa umpisa (Can we go back to the beginning?)
Upang di na umasa ang pusong nagiisa (So my lonely heart will not hope anymore)

Pasensya ka na (Apologies)
Sa mga kathang isip kong ito (To all my imaginations/fictions)
Wari'y dala lang ng pagmamahal sa iyo (Perhaps caused by my love for you)

Ako'y gigising na (I am waking up)

Sa panaginip kong ito (From this dream of mine)

At sa wakas ay kusang lalayo sa iyo (To voluntarily walk away from you)

Sumabay sa agos na isinulat ng tadhana (Flow together with the writings of destiny)
Minsan siya'y para sa iyo (Sometimes he/she is for you)
Pero minsan siya'y paasa (Sometimes he/she is hopeful)
Tatakbo papalayo (Will run farther)
Kakalimutan ang lahat (forget everything)

Pero kahit saan man lumingon (But wherever you look)
Nasusulyapan ang kahapon (You can get a glimpse of yesterday)
At sa aking bawat paghinga (And in every breath)
Ikaw ang nasa isip ko sinta (You are in my mind, my love)
Sa mga kathang isip kong ito (To all my imaginations/fictions)
Wari'y dala lang ng pagmamahal sa iyo (Perhaps caused by my love for you)

Ako'y gigising na (I am waking up)

Sa panaginip kong ito (From this dream of mine)

At sa wakas ay kusang lalayo sa iyo (To voluntarily walk away from you)

Diba nga ito ang iyong gusto? (Isn't this what you want?)
O, ito'y lilisan na ako (Oh here, I'm leaving)

Kaya't pasensya ka na (That's why apologies or I am sorry)

Lyrics was taken from LyricFind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKa8HtWgOxk

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This song never fails to send back the feeling of love. This is the theme song of the movie I posted above - HELLO, LOVE, GOODBYE.

I really do not have much time watching movies but when I do, I enjoy it with so much gusto!

I love movies created by Star Cinema. That's what babe and I normally watch when it comes to tagalog movies. 

Ok, the movie is a story about two Filipino overseas workers who met in Hong Kong. The guy is a bar tender while the girl is a domestic helper. Both of them represents Filipino realities abroad. Both have love stories in the past that did not work out. The girl used to have a long distance relationship but did not work out. The boy fell so hard with his girl friend and followed the girl's American dream but they still broke up because of the girl's high ambitions. It is a typical relationship. I have the same experience when it comes to love. 

I can relate so much with their stories when I had a failed long distance relationship, and the other is when I gave too much of what I have, only to lose in the end. I have gone through hardships because of those broken relationships, but I survived! Well, my sister calls me "strong person". It feels to her that I can conquer all the challenges in my life.

My brokenness did not stop me from living my life one day at a time - one blog at a time; one song at a time. Each day may seem short but when we keep living the good way one day at a time, everything will come out good later.

Despite my broken past, the Lord sent me what I was praying for - peace of mind, love of my life, simple living... and this for me is my eternity. I will make sure that Babe and I will thrive.

And if you are reading this, let me tell you: Just you and I Babe!

Here is my translation of this song:

IKAW AT AKO (YOU AND I)

Sabi nila, balang araw (They say, someday)
Darating ang iyong tanging hinihiling (your request/prayer will arrive)
At noong dumating ang aking panalangin (and when it arrives)
Ay hindi na maikubli (you cannot deny/hide)
Ang pag-asang nahanap ko sa 'yong mga mata (the hope that i see in your eyes)
At ang takot kong sakali mang ika'y mawawala (and my fear in case you will be gone)

At ngayon, nandiyan ka na (And now you are here)
'Di mapaliwanag ang nadarama (I cannot explain the feeling)
Handa ako sa walang-hanggan (I am prepared for eternity)
'Di paaasahin, 'di ka sasaktan (Won't fail you, won't hurt you)
Mula noon hanggang ngayon (Since then until now)
Ikaw at ako (You and I)

At sa wakas ay nahanap ko na rin (And finally, I also found)
Ang aking tanging hinihiling (my only wish)
Pangako sa 'yo na ika'y uunahin (Promise that I will prioritize you)
At hindi naitatanggi (And I won't deny)
Ang tadhanang nahanap ko sa 'yong pagmamahal (The destiny that I found in your love)
Ang dudulot sa pag-ibig natin na magtatagal (It will bring our love until the end)

At ngayon, nandiyan ka na (And now you are here)
'Di mapaliwanag ang nadarama (I cannot explain the feeling)
Handa ako sa walang-hanggan (I am prepared for eternity)
'Di paaasahin, 'di ka sasaktan (Won't fail you, won't hurt you)
Mula noon hanggang ngayon (Since then until now)
Ikaw at ako (You and I)

At ngayon, nandiyan ka na (And now you are here)
Palaging hahawakan iyong mga kamay (I will always hold your hands)
'Di ka na mag-iisa (you will not be alone)
Sa hirap at ginhawa ay iibigin ka (In difficulties and and comfort, i will love you)
Mula noon hanggang ngayon (Since then until now)
Mula ngayon hanggang dulo (From now until the end)
Ikaw at ako (You and I)

Lyrics from https://www.musixmatch.com/

This is such a wonderful song from the band Orange and Lemons. It was used as the love song of Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo in their movie "The Haws of Us". I remember this was a Star Cinema Production so I watched it in the big screen. I am not really a fun of Tagalog movies, or movies in general.

I am reminded of 'Babe' when I hear this song. She was the first in mind when I Daniel Padilla sang it in the movie. In fact, I am not singing this song to babe once in a while because I just want her beside me. I want her to be travelling with me. I cannot go home without her. I do not like to travel without her. We have almost always been together for sometime now, because I got traumatized when I met an accident on Christmas Morning. I was going home to her that day when I met an accident. I was not harmed and my car was covered by insurance but I don't like the feeling of being alone driving again. 

I don't like the feeling of being away from her again. 

So, stay with me baby!

Here is my English translation of the song

Hanggang Kailan 

by Orange and Lemons

Labis na naiinip (I am extremely impatient)
Nayayamot sa bawat saglit (Upset at every moment)
Kapag naaalala ka (When I remember you)
Wala naman akong magawa (There is nothing I can do)

Umuwi ka na baby (Come home already baby)
'Di na ako sanay ng wala ka (I am not used to being without you)
Mahirap ang mag-isa (It is difficult to be along)
At sa gabi'y hinahanap-hanap kita (And in the evening, I long for you)

Hanggang kailan ako (Until when will I)
Maghihintay na makasama kang (Be waiting to be with you)
Muli sa buhay kong puno ng paghihirap (Again in this life which is full of difficulties)
At tanging ikaw lang ang (And you are the only one who)
Pumapawi sa mga luha at (relieves the tears and)
Naglalagay ng ngiti sa mga labi (Who puts smile to my lips)

Di mapigilang mag-isip (I cannot help but think)
Na baka sa tagal (That when it becomes too long/or for not having you for long)
Mahulog ang loob mo sa iba (You will fall for somebody else)

Nakakabalisa knock on wood (This is disturbing "knock on wood")
Wag naman sana (Hope this will not happen)

Umuwi ka na baby (Come home already baby)
'Di na ako sanay ng wala ka (I am not used to being without you)
Mahirap ang mag-isa (It is difficult to be along)
At sa gabi'y hinahanap-hanap kita (And in the evening, I long for you)

Hanggang kailan ako (Until when will I)
Maghihintay na makasama kang (Be waiting to be with you)
Muli sa buhay kong puno ng paghihirap (Again in this life which is full of difficulties)
At tanging ikaw lang ang (And you are the only one who)
Pumapawi sa mga luha at (relieves the tears and)

Naglalagay ng ngiti sa mga labi (Who puts smile to my lips)

Umuwi ka na baby (Come home baby)
Umuwi ka na baby (Come home baby)

Umuwi ka na baby (Come home baby)
Umuwi ka na baby (Come home baby)

Umuwi ka na baby (Come home baby)
Umuwi ka na baby (Come home baby)

LyricFind.com

You might want to sing along with this song. Here is the link I got from youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqguCdUqqFY

This song, Bato sa Buhangin is a song that reminds me about the beach. I have lived near the ocean for over a year now and I always enjoy the comfort of just looking at the sea and let my mind wonder through its vast horizon.

I love the sound of the sea because it swallows the noise of everything. There are no noisy trucks, no babies crying, no barking nor crowing, just the waves splashing against the shore line. 

I also love the fact that my sea is a fishing community so I get excited when I could chance upon a fisherman coming home from work, with his various catch. I know I can feast on fresh catch! I used to love the raw fish, dipped in lemon juice and salt. Since our staple food in the Philippines is rice, I can have instant breakfast in the seashore, joined by relatives. An instant picnic is ensured. 

I said I used to love it, but because of aging, my stomach easily gets upset. Uncooked fish won't fit my aging stomach anymore. Now, one of the questions of this song is: Are rocks and sand compatible or does a rock fit the sand? 

Now I remember the youtube video I once viewed. An old man was putting in big rocks in a transparent basin. Then he placed pebbles, and lastly, the sand. He explained that in life, we should prioritize the most valuable things first like family, health, love. Then we proceed at some of the average things like wealth, prestige, promotion. After that, we can fill in the small things in life like our wants, the shoes or new phone, etc. 

So is the rock compatible with sand in this analogy? They are. 

Well, love move mountains. So does the sea. It can also turn rocks to sand. Everything is possible in love. Everything disintegrates in sea. Both forces are powerful, so as this song.

This is one classic song that I love to sing.

Bato sa Buhangin 

English translation

Kapag ang puso'y natutong magmahal (When the heart learns how to love)
Bawat tibok ay may kulay at buhay (Each heartbeat has color and life)
Ngunit kung ang pagsuyo'y lilipas din (But when the emotion/love goes/passes)
Bagay kaya ang bato sa buhangin (Does the rock suits the sand?)

Kay hirap unawain (It is so difficult to understand)
Bawat damdamin (Each feeling/emotion)
Pangakong magmahal hanggang libing (Promise to love up to the grave)
Sa langit may tagpuan din (There is a meeting place in heaven)
At doon hihintayin (And I will wait for you there)
Itong bato sa buhangin (This rock in the sand)

Ngunit kung ang pagsuyo'y lilipas din (But when the emotion/love goes/passes)
Bagay kaya ang bato sa buhangin (Does the rock suits the sand?)

Kay hirap unawain (It is so difficult to understand)
Bawat damdamin (Each feeling/emotion)
Pangakong magmahal hanggang libing (Promise to love up to the grave)
Sa langit may tagpuan din (We can meet in heaven)
At doon hihintayin (And I will wait for you there)
Itong bato sa buhangin (This rock in the sand)

Bato sa buhangin (Rock in the sand)

Oh 
LyricFind.com

Here is a link to an analysis of this song, which I found in the internet:

https://joeam.com/2016/09/06/a-short-analysis-of-bato-sa-buhangin/

Here is one song that keeps ringing my mind everyday. I learned this song when I was an active member of the church choir over a decade ago. I really love where the song goes... 

"Ang Kaibiga'y mag-aalay ng sarili nyang buhay"

Meaning a friend will give up his/her life which reminds me of Jesus Christ. If we read the Bible, Jesus was still human when He prayed to God to "take this cup" but later on declared "Thy will be done". I felt His fear of giving up His life, of succumbing to His persecutors, because He only did good things here on earth. But He gave up His life. That is true love, for the people or for the cause He was fighting for. We now have hope in our hearts, we are saved by our Faith. 

The singer of this song is a group called Hangad. It is a tagalog word meaning "intention" and "desire".

Here is what Wikipedia's chronicle about this group:

Hangad's origins begin with the Days with the Lord (DWTL) retreat/recollection at the all-boys Ateneo de Manila High School. In need of a singing group for their own group, Chad Arcinue and Lance Lazatin recruited classmates and friends. A high school faculty member, Gabby Mallillin, encouraged the then-unnamed group to sing in the next DWTL sessions.

Because of this, the same group of people would often find themselves participating in school activities. As the members were known to be participants of the DWTL seminars, the group has often been mistaken for the DWTL's "official" choir. Hence, on October 1991, the group decided to establish their own identity and adapted the name Hangad. Hangad made its debut concert in 1992.

By the time they were in college, Hangad began to accept female members, initially from high schools and colleges such as College of the Holy Spirit, Miriam College and Stella Maris. The reconstituted Hangad continued with their participation in activities at the Ateneo de Manila University, including masses; the newly reorganized group also held its first concert in 1994. For their service to the university community, they were awarded the Dean's Award for Service.

Ang sino man sa aki'y mananahan (Whoever lives in me)
Mananahan din ako sa kanya (I also live in Him/Her)
At kung siya'y mamunga nang masagana (And if he/she bears fruit)
Siya sa ama'y nagbigay ng karangalan (He gives honor to the Father)

Mula ngayon kayo'y aking kaibigan (From now on you are my friends)
Hinango sa dilim at kababaan (Lifted from darkness and lowliness)
Ang kaibiga'y mag-aalay ng sarili niyang buhay (A friend will offer his/her own life)
Walang hihigit sa yaring pag-aalay (Nothing is greated than such an offering)

Kung paanong mahal ako ng aking ama (How the Father loves me)
Sa inyo'y aking ipinadarama (I will let you feel it)
Sa pag-ibig ko kayo sana ay manahan (I hope you will live in my love)
At bilin ko sa inyo ay magmahalan (And I advise you to love one another)

Mula ngayon kayo'y aking kaibigan (From now on you are my friends)
Hinango sa dilim at kababaan (Lifted from darkness and lowliness)
Ang kaibiga'y mag-aalay ng sarili niyang buhay (A friend will offer his/her own life)
Walang hihigit sa yaring pag-aalay (Nothing is greated than such an offering)

Pinili ka't hinirang upang mahalin (You were chosen and raised)
Nang mamunga't bunga mo'y panatilihin (To bear fruit and maintain it)
Humayo ka't mamunga nang masagana (Go forth and bear fruit/be productive)
Kagalakang walang hanggang ipamamana (You will inherit and everlasting happiness)

Mula ngayon kayo'y aking kaibigan (From now on you are my friends)
Hinango sa dilim at kababaan (Lifted from darkness and lowliness)
Ang kaibiga'y mag-aalay ng sarili niyang buhay (A friend will offer his/her own life)
Walang hihigit sa yaring pag-aalay (Nothing is greated than such an offering)

(LyricFind.com) 

Another classic created by Ryan Caybyab is this song. This was popularized by another OPM icon Hajji Alejandro. The song talks about Filipino music.  This reflects some Filipino culture integrated in its lyrics. 

We say thank you for the music because we have hymns to put baby to sleep, and the inspiration one gets from beautiful sights and scenes in nature. 

We express our feelings through music. We immortalize artists because of the songs they have created. We remember the Michael Jackson of this earth, Whitney Houston, Richie Valens, Elvis Presley, Bob Marley and all the big names. They have all gone but their music remained. 

I wouldn't have this blog site if not for the music. So thank you music!

Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika (How lovely our music)

Ryan Cayabyab / Hajji Alejandro

Magmula no'ng ako'y natutong umawit (Since I learned to sing)
Naging makulay ang aking munting daigdig (There was color in my world)
Tila ilog pala ang paghimig (My hymn is like the river)
Kung malalim, damdami'y pag-ibig (If deep, the feeling is love)
Kung umapaw ang kaluluwa't tinig (when it overflows, the spirit and voice)
Ay sadyang nanginginig (is intendedly trembling) 

*This part is like saying that in singing all our heart out, the voice trembles, signifying that we could feel the emotion of the singer.

Magmula no'ng ako'y natutong umawit (Eversince I learned to sing)
Bawa't sandali'y aking pilit mabatid (Every moment, I tried to discover/learn)
Ang himig na maituturing atin (the tone/sound which we can say is ours) *meaning the kind of music which identifies the Filipino spirit
Mapupuri 'pagka't bukod-tangi (which can be praised because it is unique)
'Di marami ang 'di magsasabing (Not a lot is not saying)
Heto na't inyong dinggin (Here it is, you listen)

Kay ganda ng ating musika (How lovely is our music)
Kay ganda ng ating musika (How lovely is our music)
Ito ay atin, sariling atin (This is ours, our very own)
At sa habang-buhay, awitin natin (And in our entire life, let us sing it)
Kay ganda ng ating musika (How lovely is our music)
Kay ganda ng ating musika (How lovely is our music)
Ito ay atin, sariling atin (This is ours, our very own)

Magmula no'ng ako'y natutong umawit (Eversince I learned how to sing)
Nagkabuhay muli ang aking paligid (The surrounding came to life again)
Ngayong batid ko na ang umibig (Now I have discovered how to love)
Sa sariling tugtugtin o himig (Our own music or tone)
Sa isang makata'y maririnig (From one poet, we could hear)
Mga titik, nagsasabing (The letters/lyrics are saying)

Kay ganda ng ating musika (How lovely is our music)
Kay ganda ng ating musika (How lovely is our music)

Ito ay atin, sariling atin (This is ours, our very own)

At sa habang-buhay, awitin natin (And in our entire life, let us sing it)
Kay ganda ng ating musika (How lovely is our music)
Kay ganda ng ating musika (How lovely is our music)
Ito ay atin, sariling atin (This is ours, our very own)

Kay ganda ng ating musika (How lovely is our music)

Magmula no'ng ako'y natutong umawit (Eversince I learned how to sing)

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Got the lyrics of the song from https://www.musixmatch.com/

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Post script

You may want to listen to the song through this youtube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6MixeXSX5g

Here is another song written by the Original Pilipino Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab. I love it when they call him the Maestro because he has created a lot of beautiful songs for lovers, for youth, for the environment and many more. I think I would spend an entire episode blogging about his songs. 

I have encountered one blog site, which I have posted below because I copied the lyrics from that site. I think, with my revived interest in writing about songs and celebrating Filipino talents, especially the seasoned and most loved artists, I want to learn more about Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.

So here is one song that has kept ringing in my ears. I loved the interpretation of Regine Velasquez for this song. The first time I heard her sang this, I thought it was so familiar until I figured, she revived the song.

Well, my partner is a Regine Velasquez avid fan, and so am I actually, so I was introduced to her version of this song. In my desire to learn about it, I found a Facebook post where Mr. Ryan Cayabyab wished Ms. Regine Velasquez a happy birthday. Ryan revealed this: "Araw, Gabi. I wrote this for my wife Emmy on her last birthday as a single person before we got married. We recorded it and gave away 45s during our wedding. Nonoy Z originally and beautifully sang it. But you know what? In its 33 years as a song, it has never attained the popularity that it has reached now. And it is all because of you. You sang it...oh so beautifully, and suddenly it has become an anthem for singers who are in love."

The Maestro said it himself. This version of Regine is really very lovely!

Now to my own translation of the song:

ARAW, GABI (Day, Night)
by Regine Velasquez

'Di biro ang sumulat ng awitin para sa 'yo (It is not a joke to write a song for you)
Para akong isang sira-ulong hilo at lito (Like a crazy person, dizzy and confused)
Sa akin pang minanang piyano tiklado'y pilit nilaro (With my inherited piano, I played hard with its keyboard)
Baka sakaling mayroong tonong bigla na lang uusbong (In the hope a tone would suddenly pop up)
Tungkol sa anomang kayang awitin para sa 'yo (About anything which I can sing for you)

'Di biro ang gawing sukat ang titik sa tono (It is no joke to blend the measure of lyrics with tone)

Sampu man aking diks'yonaryo (I may have ten dictionaries)
Kung ang tugma'y 'di wasto (If the rhyme is not right)
Basta't isiping 'di magbabago (Just think it will not change)

Damdamin ko sa iyo (My feelings for you)

*There is a twerk of the syntax here so it to become more sensible in English language, this part of the song meant: "Just think that my feelings for your will not change"

Araw-gabi nasa isip ka (Day-Night, you are on my mind)
Napapanaginip ka kahit sa'n man magpunta (I dream of you no matter where I go)
Araw-gabi nalalasing sa tuwa (Day-Night I get drunk in happiness)

kapag kapiling ka (as long as I am with you/beside you)
Araw-gabi tayong dal'wa (Day-Night the two of us)

Biruin mong nasabi ko ang nais kong ipahatid (Imagine I have said what I wanted to express)
Dapat mo nang mabatid laman nitong dibdib (You need to know the contents of my chest)
Tila sampung daang awitin (It's like ten hundred songs)
Natapos kong likhain (I wanted to creat)
Ito ang tunay na damdamin (This is the real feeling)
Tanggapin at dinggin (Accept and Listen)

Araw-gabi nasa isip ka (Day-Night, you are on my mind)
Napapanaginip ka kahit sa'n man magpunta (I dream of you no matter where I go)
Araw-gabi nalalasing sa tuwa (Day-Night I get drunk in happiness)

kapag kapiling ka (as long as I am with you/beside you)

Araw-gabi tayong dal'wa (Day-Night the two of us)

(Tagalog lyrics copied from http://ryan-cayabyab.blogspot.com/2007/03/araw-gabi.html)

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On a personal note, I would like to say that we Filipinos really do love music. It is not only our past time, it is already part of our life as it runs through our veins.

I love singing Regine Velasquez songs when I was younger and sober. Aging would make you lose your golden voice, you know. So I just sing duet with Regine when I am driving in my car and no one else is listening, except my partner. We sing with her together when we travel the earth together.

This is a love song created by a song writer. If you pursue the desires of your heart, one can be so creative. One could come up with a song with just the sound of one note. A poet could create a poem entry with just one word. That is how powerful love is. We become creative, we become a better version of ourselves. 

So more about Filipino songs in my future posts.

If you want me to translate a tagalog or Filipino song, just comment below.

"Til next entry...

 Hello everyone! It has been a while since my last post and the best way for me to start anew is to write about a song that would signify PERMANENCE!

"Hindi Magbabago" means something or someone will never change, or I can simply say, never change but it will not capture the translation entirely. That is how translation sometimes becomes troublesome. But let me do my best to translate them to you line by line.

Why did I chose this song as my first entry after two years of absence? I have thought of some other things to blog about but songs still appealed to me and this is how I started this blog anyway. Somehow, I was able to help others who are searching for song translations that could somehow capture the real message that the singer and song writer want to deliver to their listeners. 

I could say this has been my passion ever since so why not stick to the game I used to play? Why not stick to the blog I have always did? So please, welcome me back and allow me to help you take your mind off this pandemic thing and let the music in our ears give us comfort. 

I got the song lyrics from Google and the translation is purely mine, so read along.
Hindi Magbabago by Randy Santiago
(Song translation)

Nang matapos na'ng lahat, ako'y nahirapan (When everything ended, it was difficult)
Nalaman ko na ikaw ang tanging kailangan (I realized/learned that you are the only one I need)
Pinag-iisipang husto sa naiibang mundo (I thought of it so much, though in different world)
Kay hirap nang wala sa piling mo (It is so difficult to be away from you/lost without you)

Ginawa ko na'ng lahat para sa atin (I did everything for you)
Ngunit ika'y nagbago ng hangarin (But you changed your aspirations)
Kahit wala na tayo at masakit man sa puso (Though we are no longer together and it is painful in my heear)
Ay hindi mawawala, mga alaala (all our memories will not be lost) Just a note, the syntax was reversed here. The literal translation read: "will not be lost, all memories"

At hindi magbabago ang gusto ng puso ko (And it will not change, the desires of my heart) or using the correct english syntax, this line should mean "The desires of my heart will never be changed"
Wala nang hahanapin pa kundi pag-ibig mo (I will not search for anything else but your love)
May hiwagang natanto mula sa una pang tagpo (I discovered mysteries since our first meeting)
Mananatili 'to at hindi magbabago (This will remain and will not change)

Ginawa ko na'ng lahat para sa atin (I did everything for us)
Ngunit iba pa rin ang nangyari (But sonething different happened)
Walang-walang tatalo sa lahat nang dinanas ko (Nobody could ever beat what I experienced)
Pagnanais na ika'y mapasaaking muli (My desire for you to be mine again)

At hindi magbabago ang gusto ng puso ko (The desires of my heart will never change)
Wala nang hahanapin pa kundi pag-ibig mo (I will not search for anything else but your love)
May hiwagang natanto mula sa una pang tagpo (I discovered mysteries since our first meeting)
Mananatili 'to at hindi magbabago (This will remain and will not change)

Kahit malayo na'y malapit ka pa rin sa aking puso, oh (Though you are far, you're still near my heart)
At hindi magbabago ang gusto ng puso ko (The desires of my heart will never change)
Wala nang hahanapin pa kundi pag-ibig mo (I will not search for anything else but your love)
May hiwagang natanto mula sa una pang tagpo (I discovered mysteries since our first meeting)
Mananatili 'to at hindi magbabago (This will remain and will not change)

Mananatili 'to at hindi magbabago (This will remain and will not change)
At hindi magbabago (And will not change)

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There is my translation and just a short post script here. Some would say nothing is permanent in this world. Taking it in the perspective of a philosopher, or a Philosophy major like me, a statement so sweeping like "nothing is permanent in this world" is dubious. I learned that somehow, there is one thing permanent in this world... and that is CHANGE.

There is the word play for today ladies and gentlemen. Just a thought to ponder on or if it made you laugh or smile somehow, share with us your thoughts through the comment box.

Good day!

Another entry from Ogie Alcasid's relatively old song with an upbeat theme. I think I was in elementary when I heard this song.

This song talks about a boyfriend who fooled his girlfriend and now he is asking for forgiveness with a promise that there is no one else important in his life than her.

I just enjoyed the fast phase of this song without really paying attention to all of its lyrics. All I knew back then was that the singer was pledging all his love to his partner. I didn't know yet about temptation and everything.

Now that I am in the right age, I now know the full meaning of the song. It makes me think... if your lover made a mistake or cheated on you, can you still forgive them?

Well, I was cheated on... and I did manage to forgive. It made my heart lighter... how about you?

Comment now.

Below if my own translation of the song. Please feel free to provide your input.
Thank you.

Ako'y iyong iyo (I am yours/yours alone)

Ilang beses na akong sumabit (How many times I've failed)
Tuwing itoy sumasapit (Each time that comes by)
Mauubos ang mga palusot ko (I run out of excuses)
Irog akoy nagsisisi (My love I am repentant)
Wag nang mabusisi (Don't be fussy)
Peksman ako ay magbabago (I promise I will change)

Batid ko ang kasalanan patawad na hirang (I know my fault, forgive me my dear)
Di bat tayoy nagsumpaan tungo natin simbahan (Didn;t we promise that this will lead to chruch)

Tapusin na natin ang mga tampuhan (Let us end the tantrums)
Na tiyak iyong maaasahan (And you will surely rely)

Akoy iyong iyo (I am yours)
Wag mo na sanang pahirapan ang damdamin ko (Please don't be too hard on my feelings)
Sana akoy pakinggan mo (Please listen to me)
Pagkat di na mauulit ang panloloko (Because I will not fool you again)
Akoy iyong iyo (I am yours)
Wag mo na sanang pahirapan ang puso ko (Please don't be too hard on my heart)
Sana akoy pakinggan mo (I hope you will listen to me)
Pagkat di na mauulit ang panloloko (Because I will not fool you again)

Ngayon akoy napapagod (Now I am getting tired)
At walang mga bisyo (without any vice)
Kung di magpaalipin sayo (but be your slave)
Tanging ikaw ang ligaya (you are my only happiness)
Dulot moy pag-asa (You bring me hope)
At sakin sadyang wala ng iba (And for me, there'll be no one else)

Magmula sa ngayon ako ay nangangako (From now on, I am promising)
Di bibigyan ng pansin o tingin ang tawag ng tukso (I will not pay attention to the calls of tempration)

Tapusin na natin ang mga tampuhan (Let us end the tantrums)
Na tiyak iyong maaasahan (And you will surely rely)

Akoy iyong iyo (I am yours)
Wag mo na sanang pahirapan ang damdamin ko (Please don't be too hard on my feelings)
Sana akoy pakinggan mo (Please listen to me)
Pagkat di na mauulit ang panloloko (Because I will not fool you again)
Akoy iyong iyo (I am yours)
Wag mo na sanang pahirapan ang puso ko (Please don't be too hard on my heart)
Sana akoy pakinggan mo (I hope you will listen to me)
Pagkat di na mauulit ang panloloko (Because I will not fool you again)

Here is a post valentine post about love.

This is one of the upbeat songs of Ogie Alcasid, and one of my favorites.
His voice is really cute in this song.

Below is my translation of the song:

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Dito dito sa puso ko (Here in my heart)
Dito dito sa puso ko (Here in my heart)

Ikaw ang nagbigay ng buhay (You gave life)
Sa mundo kong wala nang kulay (to my world that doesn't have color)
Ako sa 'yo ay tila ganyan din (It seems that I am like that to you too)
At iisa ang ating puso't damdamin (And we have one heart and feelings)
Tayo tayong nagsimula nito (We, we started this)
Sana'y umapaw pa ang pagsuyo (I hope our love will overflow)
O giliw kay saya (O my love, this is so happy)
Tanggal aking kaba kapag kapiling ka (My anxieties are gone when we are together)

Dito dito sa puso ko (Here in my heart)
Pag-ibig ko'y hindi na maglalaho (My love will not fade)
Huwag sanang mag-alala sinta (Do not worry my love)
Damdamin ko'y hindi na magbabago (My feelings will not change)
Dito dito sa puso ko (Here, here in my heart)
Pag-ibig ko'y hindi na maglalaho (My love will not fade)
Huwag sanang mag-alala sinta (Do not worry my love)
Damdamin ko'y hindi na magbabago (My feelings will not change)

Ano ano ba ang nangyari (Whst, what happened)
Ika'y nagtatampo't hindi ka nagsasabi (You have tantrums without saying)
Bakit ba ang lambing mo'y kulang (Why your sweetness is short)
Sa akin ay nag-aalinlangan (You have doubts in me)
'Di ba sa 'yo'y nasabi na (Didn't I tell you that)
Ikaw ang irog ko't ako'y iyung-iyo (you are my love and I am yours)
O giliw kaysaya (O my love, this is so happy)
Tanggal aking kaba kapag kapiling ka (My anxieties are gone when we are together)

Dito dito sa puso ko (Here in my heart)
Pag-ibig ko'y hindi na maglalaho (My love will not fade)
Huwag sanang mag-alala sinta (Do not worry my love)
Damdamin ko'y hindi na magbabago (My feelings will not change)
Dito dito sa puso ko (Here, here in my heart)
Pag-ibig ko'y hindi na maglalaho (My love will not fade)
Huwag sanang mag-alala sinta (Do not worry my love)
Damdamin ko'y hindi na magbabago (My feelings will not change)

Tayo tayong nagsimula nito (We, we started this)
Sana'y umapaw pa ang pagsuyo (I hope our love will overflow)
O giliw kay saya (O my love, this is so happy)
Tanggal aking kaba kapag kapiling ka (My anxieties are gone when we are together)

Dito dito sa puso ko (Here, here in my heart)
Pag-ibig ko'y hindi na maglalaho (My love will not fade)
Huwag sanang mag-alala sinta (Do not worry my love)
Damdamin ko'y hindi na magbabago (My feelings will not change)

Thanks for reading.

I am starting a trail of lyrics translation for one of the best Original Pilipino Singer I like. He is Ogie Alcasid. I know I have already published / blogged about his song SA KANYA (http://favesongdiary.blogspot.com/2008/08/sa-kanya-ogie-alcasidmymp.html) There are a lot of his songs I really like and so I am starting this thread of blogs for him to honor to one of the singer-composers of the country. Ogie Alcasid's songs have always been soulful. His voice is very melodious for me and you could easily grasp the message of his songs (mostly are in tagalog). This is the reason why I want to blog about his songs and provide you with translations. I will translate them for you so you could also appreciate them. Here is the translated lyrics of the song Ikaw Lamang (You alone) or (Only You) Ogie Alcasid / Gary Valenciano Ikaw lamang ang tangi kong iniisip (You alone I only think about) or (I think only of you) Ang lagi kong panaginip (you are my only dream) Tayong dalawa ay nagmamahalan (Two of us in love) Pangarap ko na kailanma'y di maglaho (I hope that it would never disappear) Ang pag-ibig kong ito (This love) Pagka't hinding hindi ko makakayang mawalay sa iyo (Because I could not bear to be separated from you) Ilaw lamang ang buhay ko (You alone is my life) or (you are my life) Sana nama'y pakinggan mo ang puso ko (I hope you will listen to my heart) Na mayroong sinasabi (that is saying something) Chorus: Ikaw lamang ang tangi kong minamahal (You alone that I only love) Ang tangi kong dinarasal (My only prayer) Sana'y habang buhay tayong magkasama (I hope we'll be together, forever) Ang puso ko'y ibibigay lamang sa 'yo (My heart, I will give only to you) Ito ang akong pangako (This is my promise) Mula ngayon hanggang magpakailanpaman (From now on until forever) Ikaw lamang (You alone) Ikaw lamang ang buhay ko (You alone is my life) or (You are my life) Sana giliw ko pakinggan mo (I hope my dear you'd listen) Ang puso kong na mayroong sinasabi (my heart that is saying something) Chorus: Ikaw lamang ang tangi kong minamahal (You alone that I only love) Ang tangi kong dinarasal (My only prayer) Sana'y habang buhay tayong magkasama (I hope we'll be together, forever) Ang puso ko'y ibibigay lamang sa 'yo (My heart, I will give only to you) Ito ang akong pangako (This is my promise) Mula ngayon hanggang magpakailanpaman (From now on until forever) Ikaw lamang (You alone) Ikaw lamang (You alone) Ikaw lamang (You alone) Watch out next post for another great Ogie Alcasid song. Enjoy!

There is a new soap opera in one of the local television stations here in the Philippines. It is entitled Onanay, with Nora Aunor, the Superstar of Philippine movies as lead actress. It is about a midget* (a person with dwarfism syndrome, sometimes called little person) woman who has two children, one child from her rape experience, the other a legitimate child.

The story is very interesting because the concept is new. It may have been the first story about a midget mother's plight in life. I could hardly imagine being put in her shoes and experiencing so much hardship in life. It's very dramatic, indeed.

I heard its theme song and so I decided to translate it for you.

Below is my translation. Please feel free to comment for additional information or if you have better translation for the lyrics of the song.

The title is Awit kay Inay (Song for Mother) Although, Mother sometimes translated in tagalog/filipino as "Nanay"

Awit Kay Inay (Song for Mother)
by Carol Banawa

May hihigit pa ba sa isang katulad mo (Will there be anyone who will surpass you)
Inang mapagmahal na totoo (A mother who is so loving and true)
Lahat nang buti ay naroon sa puso (All goodness is there in your heart)
Buhay man ay handang ialay mo (Your life, you are ready to give)
Walang inang matitiis ang isang anak (No mother could endure a child)
Ika'y dakila at higit ka sa lahat (You are great to all)

Ang awit na ito ay alay ko sa iyo (This song is offered for you)
Ang himig at titik ay pag-ibig sa puso ko (This melody and lyrics are love of my heart)
Ika'y nagiisa Ikaw lang sa mundo (You are the only one, you alone in the world)
Ang may pusong wagas ganyan ang tulad mo (Those with heart/love that's endless, you are like them)

Lahat ibibigay lahat gagawin mo (You will give everything, you will do everything)
Ganyan lagi ikaw sa anak mo (You are always like that to your child)
Lahat nang buti nya ang laging hangad mo (All goodness for your child, you intend) or (Your intention is for the good of your child)
Patawad ay lagi sa puso mo.... (Forgiveness is always in your heart)

Walang inang matitiis ang isang anak (No mother could endure her child)
Ika'y dakila at higit ka sa lahat (You are great and you more than anyone else)

Ang awit na ito ay alay ko sa iyo (This song is offered for you)
Ang himig at titik ay pag-ibig sa puso ko (This melody and lyrics are love of my heart)
Ika'y nagiisa Ikaw lang sa mundo (You are the only one, you alone in the world)
Ang may pusong wagas ganyan ang tulad mo (Those with heart/love that's endless, you are like them)

Thata's it folks. I hope you enjoyed it.

I am an aspiring author. I have always wanted to write a book.

I have been blogging for almost ten years now but hiding behind my pen name. I am writing behind shadows. But my writing skills is fiercely shaking me, as if trying to wake me up from slumber.

It's as if my inner soul is leading my hands to write, write and write.

So I enrolled in a book writing course and just last Saturday, I again attended a book writing camp sponsored by Kereygma Publishing Inc.

Despite the weather, the flooding and the long travel to Manila, I was able to attend the seminar. It was just one day seminar. Together with more than one hundred participants, we sat there and listened to three respected authors form the publishing company.

We were enjoined to participate in a workshop. We had lots of fun and we found new friends as well.

There were book for sale and had the opportunity to have our books autograph by Shepherd's Voice Authors.

Sunday came and my feet brought me to Philippines International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay where a mass is celebrated by Fr. Alex Balatbat. It was followed by Bo Sanchez who talked about the Book of Matthew, one of the Gospels in the Bible.

It was my second time to attend the Feast at the Bay area.

What topped my weekend in Manila was the song that hit my core. The song is entitled "Beautiful Story".

God made sure I made it through the traffic and bad weather in Manila. Then He brought me to the Feast just to give me one clear message.

I will write a book because I have a very good story.

Below is the lyrics of the song. The chorus kept ringing in my ears, telling me: You write a beautiful story.

In the morning, I will have to write additional chapters to what I have already started.

Enjoy the lyrics.


BEAUTIFUL STORY

I would've lost heart had I not believed You know all the plans You have for me I would've lost heart had I not resolved There is no good thing that You withhold You write a beautiful story You write a beautiful story From glory to glory I believe You write a beautiful story You write a beautiful story Beginning to ending and in between I would've let go had You not reached out And silenced all my doubt with hope You pull me close and tell my heart to rest Cause You know what is best, yes And You're not done yet You write a beautiful story You write a beautiful story From glory to glory I believe You write a beautiful story You write a beautiful story Beginning to ending and in between All the while You keep saying Trust that I am orchestrating Everything for good All the while You keep saying Trust that I am custom making Everything for good You work all things together for good All things together for good All things together for good Like You said You would You work all things together for good All things together for good All things together for good Like You said You would You write a beautiful story You write a beautiful story From glory to glory I believe You write a beautiful story You write a beautiful story Beginning to ending and in between You work all things together for good All things together for good All things together for good Like You said You would You work all things together for good All things together for good All things together for good Like You said You would All the while You keep saying Trust that I am orchestrating Everything for good All the while You keep saying Trust that I am custom making Everything for good All the while You keep saying Trust that I am orchestrating Everything for good All the while You keep saying Trust that I am custom making Everything for good You work all things together for good All things together for good All things together for good Like You said You would You work all things together for good All things together for good All things together for good Like You said You would You write a beautiful story You write a beautiful story From glory to glory I believe You write a beautiful story You write a beautiful story Beginning to ending and in between

(Credit for the Lyrics:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGjNFcfmjFo )

This is a song about finding your one true love with the blessings of God above.

For a lot of people, love is very elusive. They confuse love with infatuation, romance, spark,  attraction, and still some, economic viability.

Love is beyond all those things. Love is willingness to share hardships and problems. Willingness to keep their vow through thick and thin.

This is a very sensitive topic to some who haven't found their true love yet. 

But for this song, there is a happy ending. This is a love story that is guided by God through the fervent prayer of the lovers. I hope you will find my translation below.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thank you.

Below is my translation of the song:

Tadhana (Destiny)

[Verse 1]
Di, di ko inakalang darating din sa akin (I didn't expect that you'll come to me)
Nung ako'y nanalangin kay bathala (When I was praying to God)
Naubusan ng bakit (I run our of WHYs)

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Bakit umalis ng walang sabi? (Why did you leave without saying anything?)
Bakit 'di siya lumaban kahit konti? (Why he didn't fight even just a little?)
Bakit 'di maitama ang tadhana? (Why we cannot correct destiny?)

[Chorus]
At nakita kita sa tagpuan ni Bathala (And I saw you in rendezvous with God)
May kinang sa mata na di maintindihan (There's twinkle in the eyes that I don't understand)
Tumingin kung saan sinubukan kong lumisan (I stared to a place where I didn't try to leave)
At tumigil ang mundo nung ako'y ituro mo (And the earth stopped when you taught me)
Siya ang panalangin ko (He is my prayer)

[Verse 2]
At hindi di mapaliwanag ang nangyari sa akin (And I cannot explain what happened to me)
Saksi ang lahat ng tala sa iyong panalangin (The stars are witnesses to your prayer)

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Pano nasagot lahat ng bakit? (How all the WHYs were answered)
Di makapaniwala sa nangyari (I cannot believe what happened)
Pano mo naitama ang tadhana? (How did you correct destiny?)

[Chorus]
Nung nakita kita sa tagpuan ni Bathala (When I saw you in rendezvous with God)
May kinang sa mata na di maintindihan (There's twinkle in the eyes that I don't understand)
Tumingin kung saan sinubukan kong lumisan (I stared to a place where I didn't try to leave)
At tumigil ang mundo nung ako'y ituro mo (And the earth stopped when you taught me)
At hindi ka lumayo (And you didn't go away)
Nung ako yung sumusuko (When I was giving up)
At nagbago ang mundo nung ako'y pinaglaban mo (And the earth changed when you fought for me)

[Outro]
At tumigil ang mundo nung ako'y pinili mo (And the earth stopped when you chose me)
Siya ang panalangin ko (He is my prayer)