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Buwan Buwan

horvax — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:52:29 -0000

(Moon Moon)
by Joey Ayala

buwan buwan hugis duyan
(moon moon, cradle shaped)
ako'y hihimlay sa 'yong kanlungan mmm
(I will lay in your nurturing lap mmm)
buwan buwan ngiti ng kalawakan
(moon moon, smile of the universe)
isang hiwang pilak sa alkansyang kawayan
(a slice of silver in a bamboo bank)

silayan itong tahanang munti
(gaze upon this tiny hearth)
hawiin ang ulap sa langit
(part the clouds in heaven)
masdan ang sanggol sa tabi ng ina
(look upon the baby beside its mother)
biyaya ng hating gabi
(blessing in the night)
luwalhati kahit pansandali
(peace even if just for a while)

silayan itong abang manggagawa
(gaze uopn the poor worker)
pagod ang katwan at isipan
(body and mind so tired)
bigyan ng ginhawa hanggang pahinga
(give respite until rested)
nag iipon s'ya ng lakas
(the worker is saving strength)
upang harapin ang bukas
(to face tomorrow)

buwan buwan hugis duyan
(moon moon, cradle shaped)
ako'y hihimlay sa 'yong kanlungan mmm
(I will lay in your nurturing lap mmm)
buwan buwan ngiti ng kalawakan
(moon moon, smile of the universe)
isang hiwang pilak sa alkansyang kawayan
(a slice of silver in a bamboo bank)

Ulan sa Syudad

horvax — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:36:42 -0000

(Rain the City)
by Joey Ayala

Ang bawat patak ng ulan sa syudad
(every drop of rain in the city)
ay patak na payapa sa bubong ng isipan
(is a drop of peace upon the roof of the mind)
hala umulan ka oh kaibigang langit
(go and rain, our friend, the sky)
diligan ng payapa ang puso at isip
(water with peace the heart and the mind)

Hayaang uminom sa katas ng buhay
(let the juice of life be drank)
ang mga pagod sa maghapong trabaho
(by the wearied from the day's toil)
hayaang magtampisaw sa galak at tagumpay
(let joy and triumph be soaked)
ang batang tumanda sa paghahanap buhay
(by the child who grew old by working)

pagmasdan mo o anak ng syudad
(look oh child of the city)
di mabilang ang patak ng ulan
(the drops of rain cannot be counted)
ikaw tulad nya
(you are like that drop)
ay di nag iisa
(not alone)
sa daloy ng ating kasaysayan
(in the course of our history)

basbasan basbasan o patak ng ulan
(sprinkle, sprinkle o drops of rain)
basbasan kaming nagpupunyagi
(sprinkle us who are striving)
pagkat tulad mo kami'y nagtatagpo
(because like you we all meet)
sa daloy ng aming kasaysayan
(in the course of our history)

Ang bawat patak ng ulan sa syudad
(every drop of rain in the city)
ay patak na payapa sa bubong ng isipan
(is a drop of peace upon the roof of the mind)

Walang Hanggang Paalam

horvax — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:21:16 -0000

(Never Ending Goodbye)
by Joey Ayala

Di ba tayo’y narito
(Isn't the reason why we're here..)
Upang maging malaya
(is to be free)
At upang palayain ang iba
(and to free others)
Ako’y walang hinihiling
(I am not asking for anything)
Ika’y tila ganoon din
(you seem to be the same)
Sadya’y bigyang-laya ang isa’t-isa
(just to give each other freedom)

[chorus]
Ang pagibig natin ay
(our love is..)
Walang hanggang paalam
(a never ending goodbye)
At habang magkalayo
(and even as we're apart)
Papalapit pa rin ang puso
(our hearts gets closer)
Kahit na magkahiwalay
(even if separated)
Tayo ay magkasama
(we are together)
Sa magkabilang dulo ng mundo
(in the opposite sides of the world)

Ang bawat simula ay
(every beginning)
Siya ring katapusan
(is also its ending)
May patutunguhan ba
(is it going somewhere)
Ang ating pagsinta
(our love?)
Sa biglang tingin
(at first glance)
Kita’y walang kinabukasan
(it has no future)
Subalit di-malupig ang pag-asa
(but hope cannot be conquered)

[chorus]
Ang pagibig natin ay
(our love is..)
Walang hanggang paalam
(a never ending goodbye)
At habang magkalayo
(and even as we're apart)
Papalapit pa rin ang puso
(our hearts gets closer)
Kahit na magkahiwalay
(even if separated)
Tayo ay magkasama
(we are together)
Sa magkabilang dulo ng mundo
(in the opposite sides of the world)

(ulitin ang koro)
(repeat chorus)

Sa magkabilang dulo ng mundo
(in the opposite sides of the world)

Sugatang Langit

horvax — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:03:41 -0000

(Wounded Heaven)
by Joey Ayala

May sugat daw ang langit, langit ay sugatan
(Theres a wound in heaven, heaven is wounded)
sa ating pagkalimot, sa ating kapabayaan
(by our forgetfulness, by our negligence)
ang langit ay nagtatampo, sa ating paglalayo
(the heavens are withdrawn, because of our parting)
Sa kanya
(with it)

Kaya pala minsan ayaw bumuhos ang ulan
(that is why sometimes the rain refuses to fall)
at kung minsan naman sobra sobra ang bugso
(and sometimes it falls so hard)
hindi mapipigilan maari lamang sabayan
(it cannot be stopped, we can only join)
ng awitin
(with its song)

Ang himig ng ulan ay sabayan ng gitara
(the hymn of the rain, accompany with a guitar)
at tyempo ng patak ay sabayan ng luha
(the beat of the drops, accompany with tears)
ang himig sa 'ting puso
(the song in our hearts)
hayaan munang maglaro
(let it just play awhile)
sa ulan
(in the rain)

May sugat daw ang langit, langit ay sugatan
(Theres a wound in heaven, heaven is wounded)
sa ating pagkalimot, sa ating kapabayaan
(by our forgetfulness, by our negligence)
Maari nating balikan langit nating iniwan
(we can return to the heaven we left)
balikan
(return)

Walang Ibang Sadya

horvax — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:32:00 -0000

(No Other Purpose)

aanhin ang mata kung walang mapagmasdang
(what use are the eyes if you don't see)
sayaw sa indayog ng talahiban
(the sway in the dance of the grasses)
aanhin ang tenga kung hindi mapakinggan
(what use are the ears if you don't hear)
ang awit ng hangin sa punong-kahoy
(the song of the wind on the branches)
aanhin ang labi kundi madampian
(what use are lips if it can't be kissed)
ng ulan o di kaya'y mahagkan ng ilog
(by the rain or kissed by the lake)
pagmasdan, pakinggan, lasapin ang mundo
(see, hear, taste the world)
walang ibang sadya ang ayos nito
(there is no other purpose for how it's formed)

bulaklak sa paanan naghihintay ng pansin
(the flower upon your feet is waiting for your attention)
ano pa ang buhay niya kundi mo langhapin
(what use is its life if you don't smell its fragrance)
ang bato sa batis - kinis niya'y masasayang
(the rocks by the streams, its smoothness is wasted)
kundi mo mahaplos ang pisngi niyang alay
(if you don't feel the cheek that it offers)
anhin pa ang balat kundi maramdaman
(what use is the skin if it doesn't feel)
ang lambing ng araw at ang sariwang simoy
(the affection of the sun and the fresh breeze)
langhapin, haplusin, pansinin ang mundo
(smell, touch, notice the world)
walang ibang sadya ang ayos nito
(there are no other purpose for how it's formed)

ganoon din ang tao - nang siya'y mahalin
(the same with humanity when loved)
ang tanging pangarap, tanging katuparan
(its only dream, only realization)

Wala nang Tao sa Santa Filomena

horvax — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:46:45 -0000

(there are no people left in Santa Filomena by Joey Ayala)

Nag-iisang lumilipad ang langay-langayan
(the swallow flies alone)
Anino niya'y tumatawid sa nanunuyong palayan
(its shadow crosses the drying fields)
Tanging sagot sa sigaw niya ay katahimikan
(silence is the only answer to its cries)
At kaluskos ng hangin sa dahon
(and the whisper of the wind on the leaves)

'Sang ikot pa, huling sulyap mula sa ibabaw ng bayan
(one more circle, last glimpse above the land)
Mga kubong pinatatag ng lupa at kawayan
(huts sturdied by bamboo and earth)
Paalam na, paalam na ang awit ng langay-langayan
(goodbye, goodbye is the song of the swallow)
Nguni't walang nakasaksi sa palayo niyang lutang
(but no witness saw his furthering float)

Pagka't wala nang tao sa Sta. Filomena
(because there are no people left in Santa Filomena)
Walang aani sa alay ng lupa
(no one will harvest the offering of the earth)
Nakayuko ang palay, tila bang nalulumbay
(the grain stalks bows as if saddened)
Tila bang naghihintay ng karit at ng kamao
(as if waiting for the sickle and a hand)

Nahihinog ang bunga ng mangga't bayabas
(the mango and guava fruit ripens)
Pinipitas ng hangin at sa lupa'y hinahampas
(picked by the wind and lashed upon the earth)
Sinisipsip ng araw ang tamis at katas
(the sun sips its sweetness and juice)
Iniiwan ang binhing umaasa
(leaving the seeds to hope)

At pagdating ng tag-ulan sa pinaghasikan
( and when the rain comes in the fields)
Upang hugutin ang buhay mula sa kamatayan
(to pull life from death)
Muling dadaloy ang dugo sa ugat ng parang
(blood will flow again to the roots of the fields)
Subali't ang lahat na 'to'y masasayang
(but all of these will be wasted)

Pagka't wala nang tao sa Sta. Filomena
(because there are no people left in Santa Filomena)
Walang aani sa alay ng lupa
(no one will harvest the offering of the earth)
Nakayuko ang palay, tila bang nalulumbay
(the grain stalks bows as if saddened)
Naghahandog ng buhay sa karit at kamao
(offering life to the sickle and the hand)

Lumilipad, sumisigaw ang langay-langayan
(the swallow cries and flies)
Nasaan ka at bakit ka nagtatago taumbayan
("where are you? why are you hiding people?")
Panahon na, panahon nang balikan ang iniwan
("It's time, time to return to what you left")
Dinggin natin ang tangis ng abang langay-langayan
(Let us heed the cry of the swallow)
Dinggin natin ang tangis ng abang langay-langayan
(Let us heed the cry of the swallow)

Ikaw na May Baril (You who have a Gun)

horvax — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:23:07 -0000

by Joey Ayala

ikaw na may baril (you, who have a gun)
mabigat ang yong pasanin (you carry a heavy burden)
pagpisil mo ng gatilyo (when you pull the trigger)
ilang buhay ang kikitilin (how many lives will you take?)
ilang anak ang iiyak (how many children will cry?)
o di kaya'y di maisisilang (or won't be born?)
pagpisil mo ng gatilyo (when you pull the trigger)
isip-isipin mo lang (think about it)

ang balang tingga (the lead bullet)
ay walang mata (doesn't have eyes)
kung saan ka nakaturo (where you aim)
doon siya pupunta (is where it goes)

kaya ikaw na may baril (you, who have a gun)
tiyakin mo ang iyong layunin (clarify your intent)
pagpisil mo ng gatilyo (when you pull the trigger)
ano ang nais mong abutin (what do you wish to achieve?)
ikaw ba'y tagapagligtas (are you a savior?)
o di kaya'y isa lamang mandarahas (or do you just crave violence?)
pagpisil mo ng gatilyo (when you pull the trigger)
isip-isipin mo lang (think about it)

ang balang tingga (the lead bullet)
ay walang mata (doesn't have eyes)
kung saan ka nakaturo (where you aim)
doon siya pupunta (is where it goes)

ang balang tingga (the lead bullet)
ay walang mata (doesn't have eyes)
kung saan ka nakaturo (where you aim)
doon siya pupunta (is where it goes)

Rosas ng digma

horvax — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:20:00 -0000

Rosas ng digma (Rose of war)

Sumibol sa isang panahong marahas
Bawat pagsubok ay iyong hinarap
At hangga’t laya’y di pa nakakamtan
Buhay mo’y aking laan

(Blossoming in a period of strife,
You faced all challenges
And so long as freedom has not been achieved
I offer you my life)

Namumukadkad at puno ng sigla
Tulad mo’y rosas sa hardin ng digma
At di maiwasan sa iyo ay humanga
Ang tulad kong mandirigma

(Blooming and full of life,
You are like a rose in the garden of war
And a warrior like me
Could not help but admire you)

Ako’y nangangarap na ika’y makasama
Taglay ang pangakong iingatan kita
Ang gandang mong nahubog sa piling ng masa
Hinding-hindi kukupas, di malalanta

(I dream of being with you
Promising to cherish you
Your beauty that grew in the midst of the people
Will never fade, will never dry up)

Ang kulay mong angkin, singtingkad ng dugo
Nagbibigay-buhay sa bawat puso
Tinik mo’y sagisag ng tapang at giting
Sa laranga’y kislap ng bituin

(Your color is as bright as blood
That brings life to every heart
Your thorns symbolize courage and valour
In battle, you are the shining star)

Ako’y nangangarap na ika’y makasama
Taglay ang pangakong iingatan kita
Ang gandang mong nahubog sa piling ng masa
Hinding-hindi kukupas, di malalanta

(I dream of being with you
Promising to cherish you
Your beauty that grew in the midst of the people
Will never fade, will never dry up)

Ako’y nangangarap na ika’y makasama
Taglay ang pangakong iingatan kita
Ang gandang mong nahubog sa piling ng masa
Hinding-hindi kukupas, di malalanta

(I dream of being with you
Promising to cherish you
Your beauty that grew in the midst of the people
Will never fade, will never dry up)

Gaya ng pag-ibig na alay ko, sinta

(Like the love I offer you, my dear)

Awit ng Mortal (Song of a Mortal)

horvax — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:47:35 -0000

Ano ang sukat ng halaga ng 'sang buhay (what is the measure of life's importance?)
Kayamanan ba o di kaya ang pangalan (is it riches or perhaps fame?)
Ano ang titimbang sa husto o kulang (what decides what is enough or lacking)
Ng katuparan, ng adhikain, at paninindigan (in the fruition, in a promise or a stand)

May gantimpala bang dapat pang asahan (is there a prize we need to expect)
upang kumilos ng tama't makatwiran (to do what is right and just?)
Saglit lamang ang ating buhay (our life is just short)
Tilamsik sa dakilang apoy (a spittle in the great fire)
Ang bukas na nais mong makita (the tomorrow that you want to see)
Ngayon pa may simulan mo na (start it from this day)

Ang bawat tibok ng iyong puso (every beat of your heart)
Minsan lamang madarama (will only be felt once)
Ito ang kumpas ng ating awit (this is the sway of our song)
Na sadyang may hangganan.. (that is fated to end)

(instrumental)

May gantimpala bang dapat pang asahan (is there a prize we need to expect)
upang kumilos ng tama't makatwiran (to do what is right and just?)
Kat'wan at isip'ay kukupas (the body and mind will fade)
Sa lupa'y yayakap din (and embrace the earth)
Subalit ang bunga ng 'yong pamana'y (but the fruit of your legacy)
Higit pa sa pinagmulan (is greater than where it came from)

Saglit lamang ang ating buhay (our life is just short)
Tilamsik sa dakilang apoy (a spittle in the great fire)
Ang bukas na nais mong makita (the tomorrow that you want to see)
Ngayon pa ma'y simulan mo na...(start it from this day)

Polly lyrics and guitar chords

horvax — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:36:58 -0000

Polly
by Nirvana
from the album Nevermind

Verse
|----------------------------------------
|----------------------------------------
|-----------------5--5--3--3--3/2--------
|---0--0--3--3---------------------------
Polly wants a cracker...

Chorus
|----------------------------------------
|----------------------------------------
|--5--5--3--3---------1--1--1--1---------
|-----------------3--3-------------------
Isn't me...

Polly wants a cracker
Think I should get off of her first
I think she wants some water
To put out the blow torch

It isn't me
We have some seed
Let me clip
Your dirty wings
Let me take a ride
Don't hurt yourself
I want some help
To help myself
I've got some rope
You have been told
I promise you
I have been true
Let me take a ride
Don't hurt yourself
I want some help
To help myself

Polly wants a cracker
Maybe she would like more food
She asks me to untie her
A chase would be nice for a few

It isn't me
We have some seed
Let me clip
Your dirty wings
Let me take a ride
Don't hurt yourself
I want some help
To help myself
I've got some rope
You have been told
I promise you
I have been true
Let me take a ride
Don't hurt yourself
I want some help
To help myself

Polly says her back hurts
And she's just as bored as me
She caught me off my guard
It amazes me, the will of instinct

It isn't me
We have some seed
Let me clip
Your dirty wings
Let me take a ride
Don't hurt yourself
I want some help
To help myself
I've got some rope
You have been told
I promise you
I have been true
Let me take a ride
Don't hurt yourself
I want some help
To help myself

Black Dove by Tori Amos

horvax — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:51:00 -0000

she was a january girl
she never let on how insane it was
in that tiny kinda scary house
by the woods
by the woods
by the woods

black-dove black-dove
you're not a helicopter
you're not a cop out either honey
black-dove black-dove
you don't need a space ship
they don't know you've already lived
on the other side of the galaxy
she had a january world
so many storms not right somehow
how a lion becomes a mouse
by the woods
but i have to get to TEXAS
said i have to get to TEXAS
and I'll give away my blue blue dress
she has a january girl
she never let on how insane it was
in that tiny kinda scary house
by the woods
black-dove