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Learning Tagalog: Umaaraw, Umuulan by Rivermaya

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Translating Rivermaya’s “Umaaraw, Umuulan” for Fil-Ams By J.F.R. Perseveranda For many of us who grew up in the Philippines or left at a young age, OPM (Original Pilipino Music) songs hold a special place in our memory. Rivermaya’s “Umaaraw, Umuulan” is one of those classics that blends poetry, weather imagery, and Filipino everyday speech into something deeply relatable. But for Fil-Ams born in the U.S. — or for 1.5 generation immigrants like myself, who left the Philippines after 3rd grade — the Tagalog lyrics can feel slippery. Words and idioms carry more than their literal meanings. This post is both a translation and a study guide: we’ll walk through the lyrics, break down vocabulary, highlight common phrases, and explain some of the shorthand contractions used in Tagalog songs. Umaaraw, Umuulan by Rivermaya (Official Lyric Video) From the album  Tuloy ang Ligaya  (translation: The Fun Continues/The Joy Continues), the sixth studio album by Filipino rock band Ri...
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What If I Never Love Again

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Adele - All I Ask ft. Bruno Mars (Mashup) Clip I've been up since before 2 AM. Had to check my blood sugar since I had a half cup of buko pandan salad from Phil House when I picked up my baby girl from my sister's house. Sure enough, my BS was 237. Shot six units of regular insulin. I'd been good this evening after my walk with Akira. I had two bowls of organic baby spinach with balsamic vinaigrette, feta cheese and walnuts. But the puko pandan got me. I had bought it from Phil House for Tita Gigi's birthday dinner per Tita Lila's request. I'd been playing music videos on my Macbook after numerous plays of my downloaded video of Lisa's "Moonlit Floor." Among others, I watched ROSÉ & Bruno Mars - APT. (live from 2024 MAMA AWARDS) ,  LISA’s LLOUD Christmas Party , Ariana Grande Last Christmas/ Santa Tell Me , ROSÉ - Last Christmas (Wham! Cover) in the Radio 1 Live Lounge . I checked BBC Radio 1's YouTube channel's main page and watched t...
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Sezairi - It's You (Official Music Video)

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I just discoverd this song today. It's a great #slowjam for #lovemonth ❤️❤️❤️ "It's You" is quickly rising up my personal charts. Sezairi Sezali (born 6 August 1987), more commonly known just as Sezairi, is a Malay Singaporean musician and singer-songwriter. Sezairi rose to prominence after winning the third season of Singapore Idol in 2009. Lyrics Here we are under the moonlight I'm the one without a dry eye 'Cause you look amazing I'm sorry for whatever I've caused Before today I knew I felt lost But now you're my lady So take my hand now, see me 'Cause you've made me into this man I promise I'll treasure you, girl You're all that I've needed Completing my world You You're my love, my life, my beginning And I'm just so stoked I got you Girl, you are the piece I've been missing Remembering now All the times I've been alone, showed me the way Led me here, led me home Right through that door straight to you Yo...
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Remembering Lisa Marie Presley

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The singer and only daughter of Elvis Presley has died at age 54 after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest.  ABC News’ Will Ganss takes a look back at Presley’s life. For the short film to “You Are Not Alone”—the first Michael Jackson song to ever debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100—Michael appeared with Lisa Marie Presley, his wife at the time, in scenes inspired by the renowned Mitchell Parrish painting Daybreak. You Are Not Alone - Lyrics Another day has gone I'm still all alone How could this be? You're not here with me You never said goodbye Someone tell me why Did you have to go? And leave my world so cold Everyday I sit and ask myself How did love slip away? Something whispers in my ear and says That you are not alone I am here with you Though you're far away I am here to stay But you are not alone I am here with you Though we're far apart You're always in my heart But you are not alone 'Lone, 'lone Why, 'lone Just the other night I thou...
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Manigong Bagong Taon! Happy 2023! 🎊🎉🍾

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Peace, Joy and Love to you in the new year! May the new year give you good health & wealth. Happy 2023 everyone! 🎊🎉🍾 via GIPHY via GIPHY I usually watch 'It's a Wonderful Life' on New Year's Eve If you haven't watched it, it's a great family movie. If you're by yourself, it's also great to watch on your own. It's a Wonderful Life - Auld Lang Syne (Colorized) 1946 Auld Lang Syne Lyrics Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot And the days of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear For auld lang syne We'll drink a cup of kindness yet For the sake of auld lang syne And surely you will buy your cup And surely I'll buy mine! We'll take a cup of kindness yet For the sake of auld lang syne We two have paddled in the stream From morning sun till night The seas between us Lord and swell Since the days of auld lang syne For old acquaintance be forgot And never brought t...
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Shamrock performs "Alipin" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus

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ALIPIN is on my iPhone so it's a favorite. ALIPIN LYRICS Di ko man maamin Ikaw ay mahalaga sa akin Di ko man maisip Sa pagtulog ikaw ang panaginip Malabo man ang aking pag-iisip Sana'y pakinggan mo ang sigaw nitong damdamin Ako'y alipin mo kahit hindi batid Aaminin ko minsan ako'y manhid Sana ay iyong nariring Sayong yakap ako'y nasasabik Ayoko sa iba Sayo ako ay hindi magsasawa Ano man ang iyong sabihin Umasa ka ito ay diringgin Madalas man na parang aso't pusa Giliw sa piling mo ako ay masaya Ako'y alipin mo kahit hindi batid Aaminin ko minsan ako'y manhid Sana ay iyong nariring Sayong yakap ako'y nasasabik Pilit mang abutin ang mga tala Basta't sa akin wag kang mawawala Ako'y alipin mo kahit hindi batid Aaminin ko minsan ako'y manhid Sana ay iyong naririnig Sayong yakap ako'y nasasabik Pagkat ikaw lang ang nais makatabi Malamig man o mainit ang gabi Nais ko sana iparating na ikaw lamang Ang siyang aking iibigin   Shamrock - Al...
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Michael Pangilinan sings "Bakit Ba Ikaw" LIVE on @Wish1075 Bus #TagalogTuesday #Pinoy #Noypi

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RnB crooner Michael Pangilinan shows off his smooth voice with his performance of "Bakit Ba Ikaw" live on the Wish 107.5 Bus! The song is taken from his self-titled launching EP released in 2014 under Star Music.   Bakit Ba Ikaw - Lyrics Michael Pangilinan Mula ng aking masilayan Tinataglay mong kagandahan Di na maawat ang pusong sa'yo ay magmahal Laman ka ng puso't isipan Di na kita maiiwasan Pag-ibig ko sana ay pagbigyan Bakit ba ikaw ang naiisip ko at Di na mawala-wala pa Kahit na alam ko na ang puso mo Ay may mahal na ngang iba Ayaw ng paawat nang aking damdamin Tunay na mahal ka na Sanay hayaan mong ibigin kita Maghihintay pa rin at aasa Masaya ka ba pag siya ang kasama Di mo na ba ako naaalala Mukha mo ay bakit di ko malimot limot pa Laman ka ng puso't isipan Di na kita maiiwasan Pag-ibig ko sana ay pagbigyan Bakit ba ikaw ang naiisip ko at Di na mawala-wala pa Kahit na alam ko na ang puso mo Ay may mahal na ngang iba Ayaw ng paawat nang aking damdamin Tun...
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Rivermaya - 214 - Am I real? Do the words I speak before you make you feel That the love I have for you will see no ending?

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"214" is a pop rock/ballad song. It went to number one spot in various charts in the Philippines. It replaced Eraserheads hit song "With a Smile" in N.U. 107.5 in 1994. It is Rivermaya’s signature song. WATCH: Rico Blanco finally reveals meaning behind '214' title https://t.co/0dSHpOCdyY — ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) December 26, 2019 214 Lyrics Am I real? Do the words I speak before you make you feel That the love I have for you will see no ending? Well, if you look into my eyes, then you should know That there is nothing here to doubt, nothing to fear And you can lay your questions down 'cause if you'll hold me We can fade into the night, and you'll know The world could die, and everything may lie Still, you shan't cry 'Cause time may pass, but longer than it'll last I'll be by your side Take my hand And gently close your eyes so you could understand That there's no greater love tonight than what I've for you Well, if...
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Dahil Sa'yo | Zumba® | Dance Fitness | PinoyPop

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Live Love Party | Zumba® | Dance Fitness | PinoyPop We keep on moving, we keep on dancing - no matter where we are, no matter what our situation is - we stay positive and we keep moving forward! #LiveLoveParty #MoveTheWorld #LLPexperience LIVE LOVE PARTY your way to fitness and health through dance! Dance. Fitness. Zumba. Manila. Philippines. Dahil Sa Yo Lyrics Araw-araw, ikaw ang gusto kong kasama Buhay ko'y kumpleto na tuwing nandidito ka sa tabi ko Oh, aking giliw, 'di pa din ako makapaniwala Na ang dati kong pangarap ay katotohanan na Ikaw ang tanging inspirasyon At basta't nandito ka, ako'y liligaya Dahil sa 'yo, ako'y matapang Dahil sa 'yo, ako'y lalaban Para sa 'yo, pagmamahal na walang katapusan Dahil sa 'yo, mayro'ng pangarap Pagmamahal ko sa iyo'y tapat Para sa 'yo, pagmamahal na higit pa sa sapat Gagawin ko ang lahat para lang sa 'yo, sinta Basta't nandito ka, ako'y liligaya (whoo) Minu-minuto, naghihintay ...
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Watch: Carmela Ariola performs “Prinsipe” LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus

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Wishcovery alum Carmela Ariola performs "Prinsipe" live on the Wish 107.5 Bus! The light-hearted pop tune displays the narrator's appreciation to her special someone. PRINSIPE LYRICS Hinintay mo ko matapos ang trabaho Nagmamadali sa pag-antay sa kanto Lahat ay gagawin basta't ako'y makita Ang sweet mo naman, mapapasana all ka talaga Buhat ang gamit at todo ang kapit Nakaalalay kahit san man mapunta Laging andyan at di pababayaan O kay sarap na ako ay alagaan CHORUS Prinsipe ng buhay ko Love story para sayo Anong saya basta ika'y kasama Prinsipe ng buhay ko Parang fairy tale ito Ibang iba ang aking nadarama Basta ika'y laging nandyan sa 'king tabi 'Kaw ang prinsipe ko Hatid sundo kahit san man magpunta "I feel secured" napapalundag sa saya Laging nasa tabi pag ako ay may problema Ngiti mo lang ay solb na, iba ka talaga Sana'y hindi to pakitang tao Lalo na ngayong nadedevelop ako sa iyo Hinihintay ko na dumating ang araw Magkasama sa b...
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Lea Salonga - Kaibigan (Official Lyric Video)

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Kaibigan - Lyrics Hello, kaibigan, kamusta ka na? Kay saya-saya, muli kitang nakamusta Mabuting kalagayan, hangad ko sa 'yo Kung ako'y tanungin, mabuti naman ako 'Di pa rin nagbabago pagtingin sa 'yo 'Di pagpapalit, ako'y hiyang dito Hello, kaibigan, kamusta ka na? Ibang-iba nga, kung kilala mo na 'Di ba mas natural, mas maganda Kung hiyang talaga? Ang nakasanayan, mahirap ipagpalit Magandang karanasan, mahirap mawala Hello, kaibigan, kamusta ka na? Ibang-iba nga, kung kilala mo na 'Di ba mas natural, mas maganda Kung hiyang talaga? Hey, UK! I’m so excited to announce that I will be back next year for my Dream Again Tour, which includes a very special show at the Royal Albert Hall! Tickets go on sale Friday but there’s a pre-sale tomorrow at 10am UK time. Sign up here for access! 👉🏻 https://t.co/zW5aZKdk0M pic.twitter.com/dd6WmWF7eE — Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) September 20, 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared...
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Dane Amar - Green Tea & Honey ft. Jereena Montemayor

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Dane Amar is a Laotian Hip-Hop artist from San Diego, CA Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/jereenalynn Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/jereenamontemayor Snapchat @jereena00 SoundCloud : http://www.soundcloud.com/jereenalynn   Lyrics Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah La, la, la, la Girl, you don't know, nah What you do to me When I see that crinkle on your nose I wonder if you fluently just Do you Like you do so effortlessly I want you right next to me I want you to be my Be my, my Green Tea in the morning Be my, my sugar honey You're just so great I wonder, girl I wonder why you love me It's so lovely, can't complain One day, I'll give you my name If you're down If you're down Be my Green Tea in the morning Be my, my sugar honey You're just so great I wonder, girl I wonder why you love me It's so lovely, can't complain One day I'll give you my name If you're down If you're down I can't describe the feeling you gave When you bl...
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Filipino Friday: Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal - VST & Co

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Filipino Friday The official lyric video of "Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal" by VST & Co. The golden years of original Pinoy music in the '70s was shaped in part by "Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal by VST & Company . This song has stood the test of time and will forever be associated with the Pinoy pop music movement known as Manila Sound . LYRICS: Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal - VST & Company Ahhh… Itanong mo sa akin Kung sino’ng aking mahal [ahhh…] Itanong mo sa akin Sagot ko’y 'di magtatagal [ahhh …] Ikaw lang ang aking mahal Ang pag-ibig mo'y aking kailangan Pag-ibig na walang hangganan Ang aking tunay na nararamdaman Ahhh… Isa lang ang damdamin Ikaw ang aking mahal Maniwala ka sana Sa akin ay walang iba Ikaw lang ang aking mahal Ang pag-ibig mo'y aking kailangan Pag-ibig na walang hangganan Ang aking tunay na nararamdaman Ahhhh… ahhhh… Ang nais ko sana'y inyong malaman Sa hilaga o sa timog o kanluran [sa silangan] At kahit sa'n pa man Ang laging isi...
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Juan Karlos Labajo - Buwan - Special Dedication

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Special Dedication on May 13 I hope this reaches you wherever you may be.  BUWAN (written & sung by Juan Carlos Labajo) Ako'y sayo ikaw ay akin Ganda mo sa paningin Ako ngayo'y nag-iisa Sana ay tabihan na Sa ilalim ng puting ilaw Sa dilaw na buwan Pakinggan mo ang aking sigaw Sa dilaw na buwan Ayokong mabuhay ng malungkot Ikaw ang nagpapasaya At makakasama hanggang sa pagtanda Halina't tayo'y humiga Sa'n kaya? Sa ilalim ng puting ilaw Sa dilaw na buwan Pakinggan mo ang aking sigaw Sa dilaw na buwan Ang iyong ganda'y umaabot sa buwan Ang tibok ng puso'y rinig sa kalawakan At bumabalik Dito sa akin Ikaw ang mahal Ikaw lang ang mamahalin Pakinggan ang puso't damdamin Damdamin aking damdamin Sa ilalim ng puting ilaw Sa dilaw na buwan Pakinggan mo ang aking sigaw Sa dilaw na buwan Sa ilalim ng puting ilaw Sa dilaw na buwan Pakinggan mo ang aking sigaw Sa dilaw na buwan
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