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 )